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Stake Land (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Stake Land is a 2011 horror film directed by Jim Mickle. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $405,380 worldwide. It won 1 award from 1 nomination, including People's Choice Midnight Madness at the TIFF 2010. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

IMDb rating
6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
75%
worldwide gross
$405.4K
award won
1
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Stake Land (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Jim Mickle
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Stake Land About?

The premise of Stake Land without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Following an economic and political collapse, vampires have overrun a devastated America. A young man named Martin is forced to confront the brutal realities of survival as he journeys with Mister, a hardened vampire hunter. Together, they navigate a dangerous and desolate landscape filled with unrelenting horrors, seeking refuge in Canada, which represents a potential sanctuary in this apocalyptic New Eden.

Stake Land Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • virus
  • vampire
  • prequel
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Crew

The Director of Stake Land

Directed by Jim Mickle.

From the director

More from Jim Mickle

More films directed by Jim Mickle, best-rated first: Cold in July, We Are What We Are, In the Shadow of the Moon and Mulberry Street.

Full filmography
Ratings

Stake Land Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Stake Land 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 66 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.6/10.

Plot

Stake Land Plot Summary

What happens in Stake Land from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As a mysterious pandemic of vampirism sweeps across the nation, humanity finds itself in a desperate fight for survival, fleeing from the vicious hordes that were once their friends and family. The thriving cities, full of life, have transformed into graveyards of silence, leaving those who remain sought refuge in remote areas, hoping for the dawn to drive away the darkness. In the midst of this devastation, young Martin is left shattered after witnessing the brutal murder of his family, only to be rescued by Mister, a tough vampire hunter on a relentless mission for revenge.

Full summary

The whole story of Stake Land, scene by scene

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Box office

Stake Land Box Office

Stake Land grossed $405,380 worldwide. $33,245 came from the US and Canada and $372,135 (92%) from the rest of the world.

2011 box office

Worldwide gross

$405.4K

US & Canada
$33.2K
International
$372.1K
US & Canada 8% Rest of the world 92%
Awards

Stake Land Awards & Nominations

Stake Land won 1 award from 1 nomination, including People's Choice Midnight Madness at the TIFF 2010.

1 win1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

Stake Land Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Stake Land.

Stake Land (2010) Original Trailer [HD]
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Stake Land?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is the main theme of Stake Land?

Cars

Cars in Stake Land

16 cars on screen, including the 1969 Mercury Marquis and the 1981 Chevrolet K-Series.

All 16 cars
  • 1969 Mercury Marquis in Stake Land 1969 Mercury Marquis Main role
  • 1981 Chevrolet K-Series in Stake Land 1981 Chevrolet K-Series Important role
  • 1981 Chevrolet C/K-Series in Stake Land 1981 Chevrolet C/K-Series Minor role
  • 1972 Diamond Reo DC-101 in Stake Land 1972 Diamond Reo DC-101 Minor role
Details

Stake Land Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “血色大地” and “Tierra de Vampiros”.

Also known as
  • 血色大地
  • Tierra de Vampiros
  • Stake Land 1
  • Vampiros de hampa
  • Vampire Nation - Stake Land
  • 末日血慌
  • Vampir Cehennemi
  • Stake Land - Anoitecer Violento
  • 刑柱之地
  • Vampire Nation
  • Vámpírok földje
  • Земля вампиров
+7 more
  • Plaga Wampirów
  • Země kůlů
  • סטיק לנד
  • Земля вампірів
  • 스테이크 랜드
  • โคตรแดนเถื่อน ล้างพันธุ์ซอมบี้
  • Vanatoarea de vampiri

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FAQ

Stake Land FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Stake Land, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Stake Land?

Stake Land runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Stake Land released?

Stake Land was released on April 22, 2011.

Who directed Stake Land?

Stake Land was directed by Jim Mickle.

More films by Jim Mickle

How much did Stake Land make at the box office?

Stake Land grossed $405,380 worldwide ($33,245 domestic, $372,135 international).

How is Stake Land rated?

Stake Land has 6.6/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.

What awards did Stake Land win?

Stake Land won 1 award from 1 nomination, including People's Choice Midnight Madness at the TIFF 2010.

Does Stake Land have a post-credit scene?

No. Stake Land has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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