Stake Land
A teenage survivor and a ruthless vampire hunter cross a ruined America in search of safety beyond the epidemic.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- bleak
- eerie
- tense
- late night horror viewing
- post-apocalyptic double feature
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an atmospheric, taut, character-focused vampire thriller that refreshes a familiar genre premise through strong performances and emotional stakes.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Martin and Mister travel through abandoned towns and cities after a vampire epidemic has devastated the country.
Mister acts as Martin's guardian and combat teacher while escorting him toward Canada.
The film foregrounds abandoned American settlements, economic and political ruin, and an ominous vampire threat.
Critical reception specifically praises the film's strong characterization and focus on people rather than monsters alone.
Films like Stake Land, and why
The Road
Shares post-apocalyptic horror, bleak survival travel, and emotionally grounded character relationships.
Near Dark
Combines vampire horror, road movie structure, and a hardened mentor protecting a younger companion.
The Book of Eli
Features an austere post-apocalyptic landscape, survivalist violence, and a tense journey toward refuge.
Movie Details
- Director
- Jim Mickle
- Release Date
- 2010-09-30
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (907)
Cast
- Connor Paolo
- Nick Damici
- Danielle Harris
- Kelly McGillis
- Gregory Jones
- Traci Hovel
- Marianne Hagan
- James Godwin
- Tim House
- Michael Cerveris
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Stake Land about?
- A teenage survivor and a ruthless vampire hunter cross a ruined America in search of safety beyond the epidemic.
- What is Stake Land like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Stake Land as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Stake Land violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Stake Land as graphic.
- What did critics think of Stake Land?
- Critics broadly found the film an atmospheric, taut, character-focused vampire thriller that refreshes a familiar genre premise through strong performances and emotional stakes.
- Which films are like Stake Land?
- Films with a similar feel include The Road, Near Dark, and The Book of Eli.
- How long is Stake Land?
- Stake Land runs 98 minutes.
- Where can I watch Stake Land?
- In United States, Stake Land streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Screambox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream.
