Night Patrol Director Ryan Prows on Vampires, World-Building & a Killer Cast

In this exclusive Cine Geek interview, filmmaker Ryan Prows breaks down the creative process behind his new horror-thriller Night Patrol, hitting theaters January 16.Prows talks about blending gritty police dramas with vampire mythology, drawing inspiration from cult classics like Near Dark and Training Day. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with an incredible cast including Justin Long, CM Punk, and Dermot Mulroney.The conversation dives into:- Reinventing vampire lore with iron fangs- Building a believable, dangerous world- Writing strong, empowered female characters- The potential for sequels, comics, and expanded universesIf you love smart horror, world-building, and filmmaker insights, this is a must-watch interview.🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive interviews, movie news, and deep dives into genre cinema.Chapters: 00:00 Introduction – Mark Nieves & Ryan Prows00:15 First reactions to Night Patrol00:35 Assembling the cast (Justin Long, CM Punk, Dermot Mulroney)01:27 Pushing actors into new territory02:27 Justin Long and horror cinema02:50 Reinventing the vampire genre03:19 Inspirations: Near Dark, Training Day & 90s crime films04:59 World-building and realism05:39 Writing strong female characters06:47 Collaboration with the cast07:29 Expanding the Night Patrol universe07:57 Comic book influences & visual design09:34 The origin of the iron fangs10:59 Vampire folklore and new rules11:06 Final thoughts & theatrical release reminderIf you liked this interview and want more exclusive Cine Geek content, don't forget to like this video and subscribe to our channel. Please turn on the little bell so you don't miss our next interviews with the biggest names in film and television.Learn more at https://cinegeek.net/2026/01/07/night-patrol-ryan-prows-reinventa-el-cine-de-vampiros-con-un-thriller-policial-oscuro-y-brutal/