The Twilight Saga

Based on Stephenie Meyer's best-selling novels, the Twilight film franchise unfolds the intense and tumultuous romance between Bella Swan, a quiet high school student, and Edward Cullen, a centuries-old vampire. Set against Forks, Washington's moody, rain-soaked backdrop, their forbidden love story evolves amidst a world filled with otherworldly dangers and supernatural beings.

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Twilight (2008) Movie Poster
Created by
Stephanie Meyer
First Film
Twilight
Cast
Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, Jackson Rathbone, Billy Burke
Character(s)
Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, Jacob Black, Alice Cullen, Carlisle Cullen, Esme Cullen, Emmett Cullen, Rosalie Hale, Jasper Hale, Charlie Swan
Book(s)
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (2005)

Based on Stephenie Meyer's best-selling novels, the Twilight film franchise unfolds the intense and tumultuous romance between Bella Swan, a quiet high school student, and Edward Cullen, a centuries-old vampire. Set against Forks, Washington's moody, rain-soaked backdrop, their forbidden love story evolves amidst a world filled with otherworldly dangers and supernatural beings.

Genres
Fantasy, Romance
Director
Catherine Hardwicke, Chris Weitz, David Slade, Bill Condon
Writers
Greg Mooradian, Mark Morgan, Wyck Godfrey, Karen Rosenfelt, Stephanie Meyer

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