Stake Land
Release Date: April 22, 2011 (limited)
Distributor: IFC Films
Director: Jim Mickle
Screenwriter: Jim Mickle, Nick Damici
Cast: Kelly McGillis, Nick Damici, Danielle Harris, Conor Paolo, Sean Nelson, Michael Cervaris
Genre: Horror
Synopsis: A global spread of vampirism has turned almost the entire population into the blood-sucking undead. A young man named Martin (played by “Gossip Girl” actor Conor Paulo) joins up with a no-nonsense vampire slayer named “Mister” (Damici), whose philosophy of never get too close to anyone is threatened by the new companion. Along the way, the pick up a few stragglers: an ex-soldier named Willie (Sean Nelson), and a nun they simply call “Sister” (Kelly McGillis), whose faith has been challenged – but not yet defeated – by the nightmarish scenario. On their arduous journey to a supposed safe haven up north, the group has to not only contend with swarms of vampires at every turn, but a group of religious fanatics called “The Brotherhood”, led by the Manson-like leader Jebediah (Michael Cervaris).
