: Written in the style of an "epistolary" biography, it used genuine historical documents and photographs, edited to include vampires, to create a sense of realism.
: Starring Benjamin Walker as Lincoln, the movie focuses on stylized, high-octane action. Abraham Lincoln Vampir
The "vampir" (Turkish for vampire) theme serves as a metaphor for the "blood-sucking" nature of slavery. Academic analysis suggests that representing Lincoln in this way was a marketing strategy to increase public interest while still honoring his historical roles as a friend, husband, and politician. : Written in the style of an "epistolary"