The story kicks off with criminal brothers Seth (George Clooney) and Richie Gecko (Quentin Tarantino) on the run after a violent crime spree. In their desperate escape to Mexico, they take a former pastor, Jacob Fuller (Harvey Keitel), and his two children, Kate (Juliette Lewis) and Scott, hostage, forcing them to drive across the border. Seeking a safe haven for the night, they end up at the remote, seedy bar known as the “Titty Twister,” planning to lie low until dawn.

But their night takes a horrifying twist when they realize the bar is a den of bloodthirsty vampires. What was meant to be a simple hideout becomes a brutal fight for survival as the group must fend off wave after wave of deadly creatures.

From Dusk Till Dawn is famed for its shocking tonal shift midway through the film—from crime thriller to full-on vampire horror—delivering sharp dialogue, dark humor, and gory action. Its genre-bending approach, memorable characters, and epic vampire showdown helped solidify the movie as a beloved favorite among horror and action fans. Its success spawned sequels, a prequel, and a television series, cementing its place in cult cinema history.