Tim Burton Describes 'Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter' As Superhero Batman In Clip

‘Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter’ Tim Burton Clip Compares To Batman

There seems to be hesitancy towards Timur Bekmambetov’s ‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter‘, and I’m sure when Tim Burton compares the character to a superhero like Batman, eyes will roll. At least Burton does know something about Batman though.

‘Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter‘ is one film I’m giving the benefit of the doubt as it looks pretty amazing, and while some may think it should be more ‘tongue in cheek’, they don’t really have any experience in filmmaking so let producers like Tim Burton go with their gut and we’ll see how it shakes out. Coming from a filmmaker stance, I can understand wanting to take this and run with it as an full out action film, and it just might surprise everyone. We already know that ‘The Avengers‘ and ‘The Dark Knight Rise’s‘ are the summer blockbusters of the year, but it’s nice to have some fallback ones to enjoy too. Abraham Lincoln might just get a surprise at the box office from the readers of the Seth Grahame-Smith book who is featured in the below featurette with Tim Burton and director Bekmambetov. It will definitely be a fun to watch on blu-ray, and you know it’ll be timed to hit at Halloween.

Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter Movie Synopsis

The film explores the secret life of our greatest president, and the untold history that shaped our nation. As a young boy, Abraham Lincoln witnesses the shocking death of his mother, leading him on a path to an ongoing war – and ultimately to the presidency – he chronicles in a hidden diary. The journal reveals the incredible story of a clandestine warrior who never stopped fighting for the country he led and the people he loved.

Starring: Benjamin Walker, Anthony Mackie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Dominic Cooper, Rufus Sewell, Alan Tudyk, Jimmi Simpson, Jaqueline Fleming, Erin Wasson

Directed by: Timur Bekmambetov

Release Date: June 22, 2012