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title: "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/abraham-lincoln-vampire-hunter-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 72331
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 105
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/abraham-lincoln-vampire-hunter-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is a 2012 feature film that explores the life of the sixteenth American president through a lens of supernatural conflict. The narrative begins when the mother of Abraham Lincoln is killed by a supernatural creature. This traumatic event serves as the primary catalyst for the future president, fueling a lifelong passion to seek vengeance. Driven by this personal loss, Lincoln dedicates his efforts to crushing vampires and the individuals who assist them. The plot depicts these supernatural beings as having ties to slave-owning helpers, positioning the historical figure as a warrior against both the institution of slavery and the undead. The film reimagines historical events by integrating these fantastical elements into the biography of the leader. By focusing on his crusade against these entities, the story presents a unique interpretation of his presidency and the challenges he faced during his time in office. This production combines historical drama with horror themes to portray a hidden struggle that allegedly influenced the course of American history.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "President Lincoln seeks to crush vampires and their slave-owning helpers after his mother is killed."

### Why Watch
- features action and fantasy elements
- directed by Timur Bekmambetov

### Caveats & Content Note
- rated R
- contains supernatural horror violence
- Tone & Suitability: This is a horror and action film rated R.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, fantasy, horror

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Timur Bekmambetov
- **Networks / Studios**: Bazelevs, Tim Burton Productions, Abraham Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Benjamin Walker** as *Abraham Lincoln*
- **Dominic Cooper** as *Henry Sturgess*
- **Anthony Mackie** as *Will Johnson*
- **Mary Elizabeth Winstead** as *Mary Todd Lincoln*
- **Rufus Sewell** as *Adam*
- **John Rothman** as *Jefferson Davis*
- **Marton Csokas** as *Jack Barts*
- **Alex Lombard** as *Gabrielle*
- **Jimmi Simpson** as *Joshua Speed*
- **Teri Wyble** as *Henry's Wife*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter released?
The film was released in the US on 06/22/2012.

### Q: What genres is the film classified under?
It is classified as action, fantasy, and horror.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Timur Bekmambetov.

### Q: Who produced the film?
It was produced by Timur Bekmambetov, Tim Burton, and Jim Lemley.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

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