When Bella Swan moves to a small town in the Pacific Northwest, she falls in love with Edward Cullen, a mysterious classmate who reveals himself to be a 108-year-old vampire. Despite Edward's repeated cautions, Bella can't stay away from him, a fatal move that endangers her own life.
Cinematography
That blue-tinted Pacific Northwest gloom is genuinely gorgeous.
Acting
Kristen Stewart's blinking and Pattinson's tortured staring—iconic.
Score
Muse and Paramore soundtrack slap harder than the dialogue.
Director
Catherine Hardwicke
Kristen Stewart
Bella Swan
Robert Pattinson
Edward Cullen
Billy Burke
Charlie Swan
Peter Facinelli
Dr. Carlisle Cullen
Ashley Greene
Alice Cullen
Jackson Rathbone
Jasper
Nikki Reed
Rosalie
Kellan Lutz
Emmet Cullen
Elizabeth Reaser
Esme Cullen
Taylor Lautner
Jacob Black
Gil Birmingham
Billy Black
Cam Gigandet
James
Rachelle Lefevre
Victoria
Edi Gathegi
Laurent
Anna Kendrick
Jessica
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Robert Pattinson was so convinced the movie would flop that he didn't wash his hair for weeks during filming. The studio eventually forced him to use shampoo.
Twilight singlehandedly revived the YA supernatural romance boom and made Forks, Washington a legitimate tourist destination—there's even an annual 'Forever Twilight' festival.
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