"From Dusk till Dawn," a thrilling action horror flick released in 1996, is the brainchild of director Robert Rodriguez and writer Quentin Tarantino, based on an idea by Robert Kurtzman. The movie features a star-studded cast including Salma Hayek, Harvey Keitel, George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, Ernest Liu, and Juliette Lewis. 

The story revolves around two American criminal siblings (Clooney and Tarantino) who seize a family (Keitel, Liu, and Lewis) as hostages with the intention of crossing into Mexico. However, their plans take a dark turn when they find themselves trapped in a vampire-infested saloon.

        The film hit theaters on January 17, 1996, receiving a mixed response from critics. While it was praised for its craftsmanship, it also drew criticism for its excessive violence. Despite the varied critical reception, "From Dusk till Dawn" achieved considerable financial success at the box office and has since garnered a devoted following, becoming a cult classic. Its popularity led to the creation of a media franchise, spawning sequel films, a video game, and other adaptations in various forms of media.