Near Dark

One fateful night, Caleb Colton encounters Mae, a mysterious and captivating drifter. As dawn approaches, she unexpectedly bites him, setting off a chain of events that will irrevocably alter his life.

After being bitten, Caleb experiences a shocking transformation when exposed to sunlight. His skin smokes and burns, indicating that he has been turned into a vampire like Mae.

Mae returns with a group of nomadic vampires in an RV, initiating Caleb into their dark world. The clan is led by the enigmatic Jesse Hooker, who reluctantly agrees to let Caleb stay for a week.

As Caleb adjusts to his new life, he grapples with the moral implications of killing for sustenance, creating tension within the group. To protect him, Mae takes the responsibility of feeding.

Tensions escalate when Jesse's gang invades a local bar, killing everyone inside and igniting it in flames during their escape. Caleb tries to aid a surviving victim, putting him at odds with the group.

When a police raid occurs, Caleb risks his safety to protect the clan, creating a diversion that earns him their respect. This act helps to foster a bond between him and Mae.

Caleb's father embarks on a frantic search for his son, unknowingly drawing closer to Jesse's vampire group. The situation becomes more dire as his involvement escalates the existing tensions.

A child vampire named Homer develops a disturbing infatuation with Caleb’s sister, Sarah, expressing a desire to turn her into his companion. This prompts a fierce disagreement between Caleb and the group.

In a dramatic standoff, Caleb's father confronts Jesse's group with a gun, demanding Sarah's release. Jesse manipulates the situation, leading to chaos and an intense power struggle.

During the chaos, Sarah accidentally permits sunlight to enter the hideout, injuring the vampires and providing a crucial opportunity for Caleb to escape with his family. This moment underscores the danger of their existence.

In a desperate attempt to rid himself of his vampiric condition, Caleb proposes a blood transfusion. Remarkably, this treatment works, restoring his humanity as night falls once more.

As night descends, Caleb embarks on a furious chase to rescue Sarah from the vampires. A fierce confrontation with Severen ensues, where Caleb ultimately runs him over, setting the stage for a dramatic clash.

Caleb faces Jesse and Diamondback in a climactic battle, as they attempt to run him and Sarah over. Their confrontation culminates in a fiery crash, bringing an end to the vampire threat.

In a moment of protection, Mae shelters Sarah from the sun's rays, even as her own skin begins to burn. Tragically, Homer attempts to follow suit but succumbs to the sun, highlighting the stakes of their existence.

In the aftermath of the chaos, Mae awakens, her injuries healed from the same transfusion that saved Caleb. The story concludes with a sense of hope as they embrace amid the remnants of their tumultuous journey.