Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Trailer Released

Posted on February 13, 2012

President Lincoln is hellbent on slaying vampires after his mother is killed by one of the supernatural undead monsters.

The film is based on the novel by Seth Grahame-Smith. It is directed by Timur Bekmambetov.

20th Century Studios says, "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter explores the secret life of our greatest president, and the untold story that shaped our nation. Visionary filmmakers Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov (director of Wanted) bring a fresh and visceral voice to the bloodthirsty lore of the vampire, imagining Lincoln as history's greatest hunter of the undead."

Benjamin Walker plays the axe-wielding vampire slaying president. Take a look: