Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ Sells Out Screenings

Christopher Nolan fans are intense.

When Universal decided to sell tickets for IMAX 70mm screenings of Nolan’s upcoming film The Odyssey a year ahead of time on the uncommon platform, Nolan enthusiasts swiftly purchased all available seats nearly immediately. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, “Within an hour, 95% of the seats were taken, according to exhibition sources, generating approximately $1.5 million in sales, despite a limited number of available seats.

Once all the seats were bought, tickets started appearing on eBay, where they were being re-sold for amounts ranging from $300 to $400.

There will be plenty of chances to watch “The Odyssey” in the future, no doubt about it. The movie is still a year off, but the demand for IMAX tickets shows not only Nolan’s enduring fame, but also how effectively he has persuaded his audience that his films should ideally be experienced on large screens like IMAX. If you’re prepared to spend a few hundred dollars on a movie ticket, it suggests that a standard viewing, even in a quality cinema, won’t cut it for you.

In simpler terms, Christopher Nolan’s film adaptation of the epic poem “The Odyssey” by Homer is set to premiere in theaters on July 17, 2026. The star-studded cast includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, Anne Hathaway, and Robert Pattinson. It’s possible that I’ve underestimated the situation; perhaps people are simply extremely enthusiastic and passionate about the ancient Greek poet Homer, eagerly anticipating his work!

10 Vampire Movies That Are Actually Scary

1. Martin (1977)

George A. Romero, often referred to as the pioneer of contemporary zombie films, also dabbled in the realm of vampires, resulting in a chilling portrayal. In the film “Martin“, the title character is not a typical vampire as we know them, and whether he truly is a vampire remains unclear throughout the movie. However, this ambiguity is what makes the film captivating. Martin, who believes himself to be a vampire, exhibits the same dangerous, lethal, and violent behavior as a real vampire would. The havoc that Martin wreaked across the Pittsburgh suburbs is eerie and terrifying, his thirst for blood, whether self-imposed or not, proving just as deadly to his victims as if he were a genuine supernatural being.

2. Near Dark (1987)

Kathryn Bigelow’s chilling vampire masterpiece, Near Dark, borders on a slasher film due to its intense gore and violence throughout nearly half of the movie. This is largely thanks to Bill Paxton’s character Severen, the unforeseen antagonist in a movie teeming with vampires. With his stylish leather jacket and nonchalant demeanor, Severen shares similarities with David from The Lost Boys, but he might be even more terrifying due to his unpredictable behavior. As the most psychotic member of a nomadic group of vampires who have been wandering the American wilderness for over a century, Severen is the “bite first, ask questions later” type who quickly sets his sights on the movie’s main character, an innocent young man who narrowly escapes being recruited into the coven after witnessing the true insanity of one of its members. Severen meets a gruesome end, but not before leaving a trail of destruction across half of Oklahoma.

3. Cronos (1992)

In Guillermo del Toro’s movie “Cronos,” the antagonist, an elderly antique dealer named Gris, discovers a mystical artifact that offers eternal life but takes away his humanity. What makes Gris terrifying isn’t his intentional acts of violence, but rather the horrific transformations he undergoes as a result. He becomes enslaved to a desire for blood so intense that he’s driven to lick it from a bathroom floor in one scene. Gris is chilling because of his tragic plight and the monstrous form it compels him to assume. Gris is not inherently evil, but rather a victim of forces beyond his control. As such, he elicits both fear and pity, much like other memorable villains crafted by Guillermo del Toro.

4. Interview with the Vampire (1994)

If you found the Volturi from Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series chilling, remember that Interview with the Vampire paved the way for this. The vampires in the movie are scary in different ways, but things get truly unsettling when the main characters encounter a genuine coven. In Paris, Louis and Claudia stumble upon the Théâtre des Vampires, a theater run by vampires, led by Santiago and his companion Armand. Santiago has telepathic abilities, and initially comes across as welcoming, but his kindness turns sour when he suspects that Louis and Claudia killed their vampire friend Lestat. He plans to kill them, locking Louis in a box and burning Claudia and her new companion Madeleine to death in a sunlit chamber. Louis manages to escape and take his revenge on Santiago, but the violent upholding of vampire laws by Santiago forever haunts him.

5. 30 Days of Night (2007)

The movie “30 Days of Night” is an underappreciated vampire masterpiece, with its dark Alaskan winter backdrop creating a chilling scene for a bloody vampire rampage. The film excels greatly due to Danny Huston’s ruthless vampire coven who terrorize a small Alaskan town. With their pitch-black eyes and razor-sharp teeth, they appear as inhuman as creatures can possibly look while still resembling humans. When Huston bares his fangs and sniffs the air, you know you’re in trouble. Just looking at that terrifying face is enough to instill fear, as it foreshadows violence and death wherever it goes.

6. Thirst (2009)

Park Chan-wook is recognized for creating intensely wild films with outrageous storylines, yet none might be as wild as his romantic tragedy, “Thirst“. This film features two newly turned vampires, Sang-hyun and Tae-ju, who gradually grapple with the terrible implications of their newfound powers. After recovering from a fatal disease, Sang-hyun develops an unquenchable thirst for human blood, causing him internal conflict over the cost of his renewed zest for living. When Tae-ju pleads to be transformed after he discloses his secret, she proves even more dangerous than him, having discarded her morals to exact revenge on those she dislikes. In the end, Sang-hyun is forced to eliminate both Tae-ju and himself to shield the world from their rampage, having witnessed the inhumane and brutal truth of what they have evolved into.

7. A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)

In Ana Lily Amirpour’s Iranian vampire western film titled “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night“, you might find yourself sympathizing with the central vampire character, or perhaps fearing her. However, one fact remains undeniable – when she feels compelled to kill, whether for sustenance or self-defense, she carries out the act without hesitation. The film’s brilliance lies in its portrayal of a protagonist who embraces her supernatural identity, regardless of whether those around her are capable of accepting it too. As the story reaches its conclusion, it leaves us wondering if the man she encounters can truly handle the peculiarities of her existence.

8. Doctor Sleep (2019)

In the film “Doctor Sleep,” the vampires differ from their conventional counterparts in horror tales. They are instead portrayed as something far more terrifying, a fitting evolution for a sequel to one of the most chilling horror stories ever written. The protagonist, Danny Torrance from “The Shining,” has grown up and finds himself battling against the True Knot, a cult that feeds on psychic energy rather than blood. This cult, known as the True Knot, preys upon the “steam” released by individuals with the Shining when they die in traumatic circumstances. A particularly gruesome death sets off alarms for a young girl who possesses this power. Rose the Hat, the leader of the True Knot, uses her psychic abilities to hunt down this girl, desiring to feed off her potent energy for many decades.

9. Nosferatu (2024)

One point we can all concur on regarding Robert Eggers’ remake of Nosferatu is that Count Orlok had an uncanny resemblance to a massive, lumbering corpse. The term “un-dead” has never been more vividly and grotesquely portrayed than in this film’s representation of its antagonist, a towering, hunched creature with a mesmerizingly deep voice and an impressive handlebar mustache. Additionally, the movie does not shy away from showcasing his power, using it to instill fear, intimidate, and enchant an entire city with a mere wave of his hand. Alas, the unfortunate Hutters had no chance against such formidable supernatural force.

10. Sinners (2025)

The story Sinners, deeply rooted in the American South, explores the complex dynamics of resistance against oppression among various groups, using vampires as a metaphor. Remmick, the Irish vampire antagonist, has experienced prejudice himself, with his homeland being taken by foreign invaders. However, his methods of building an army, which involve coercion and manipulation of Black people’s bodies and minds, reveal his self-centered nature. This character serves as a reminder that the thirst for vengeance can become all-consuming, even when its initial motives are noble, and that suffering often leads to more suffering in the end.

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