Opened: January 17, 1996

Directed by: Robert Rodriguez

Starring: Harvey Keitel, George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, Juliette Lewis, Ernest Liu, Salma Hayek, Brenda Hillhouse, Marc Lawrence, Cheech Marin, Michael Parks, Kelly Preston, Tom Savini, John Saxon, Danny Trejo, Fred Williamson & John Hawkes

Featuring a wild premise and heavy violence, From Dusk till Dawn is a crazy journey that should be applauded for its sheer audacity.

Seth and Richie Gecko (George Clooney & Quentin Tarantino) are criminals on the run who take Jacob (Harvey Keitel), Kate (Juliette Lewis) and Scott (Ernest Liu) hostage. When they arrive in Mexico, they stop at a bar frequented by vampires.

Written by Tarantino, the film starts like most of his pieces, but you soon find yourself in a horror where the characters are fighting for their survival. It’s a brilliant twist that’s not only unique but breathes in new life midway through.

The special effects make-up for the vampires is done well and holds up to the ‘90s practical effects standards – which are often better than today’s CGI.

Final say: Get ready for a wild ride. ★★★★☆