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Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Vampire Movies
Vampire movies aren't just for Halloween, although these undead creatures are the stars of many of the best Halloween movies of all time. Vampires work across all genres of film: modern romance movies, classic horror flicks, laugh-out-loud comedies — you name it. And let's not forget, there's also all the vampire hunter films out there, too.
So it makes sense that deciding on the best vampire movies of all time is a bit of a challenge. Luckily, we're here with a list that's so fangtastic, you're going to put all those spellbinding witch movies, bone-chilling ghost features and eerie haunted house films in the back of your mind. Oh, and don't even get us started on werewolf movies. Yeah, this list will end that debate of vampires vs. werewolves once and for all.
And while films like Twilight and Dracula obviously made the cut here, we included some new films that were recently released, as well as older features that span past the '80s. So, get ready to sink your teeth into all that the greatest vampire movies of all time have to offer. The best part is you can conveniently stream them on Amazon or Netflix.
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1) Morbius (2022)
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Thrill and action collide in this newly released film. When a doctor with a rare blood disease attempts to cure himself, the result is a bit more sinister. Jared Leto stars as the "living vampire" Morbius, who becomes a foe of Spider-Man.
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2) Hunted (2015)
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A shy kid is further isolated because of his desire for blood. Watch as Rufus tries to evade a vampire hunter, while also hiding his blood-sucking identity.
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3) Interview With the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)
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Based on the 1976 novel by Anne Rice, this film stars Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt alongside Kirsten Dunst as vicious vampires.
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4) Dark Shadows (2012)
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Who better to direct a vampire flick than Tim Burton? Johnny Depp portrays a cursed vampire named Barnabas in this fantasy horror comedy film that will make you laugh out loud.
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5) Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)
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Apparently, being a vampire gets old! This witty comedy-drama film focuses on the romance between two vampires — played by Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston — who are left to reflect on their place in modern human society.
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6) Daybreakers (2010)
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Imagine a world with a plague that transforms people into vampires. What's even more terrifying about this 2010 sci-fi film is that it's set in 2019.
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7) Let the Right One In (2008)
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Based on the 2004 novel of the same name, this critically-acclaimed Swedish romantic horror film tells the story of a bullied 12-year-old boy who befriends a young girl next door, only to find out that she's — you guessed it — a vampire.
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8) Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
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Nothing beats a classic, especially when Count Dracula's involved. Go back a hundred some odd years and watch as he terrorizes everyone in his path.
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9) From the Dark (2015)
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Amazon reviewers love this creepy thriller, especially since it's not your typical vampire movie. Prepare for a unique story about a woman being haunted by an evil vampire — and a few jump-out-of-your-seat scares.
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11) Innocent Blood (1992)
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Vampires are cool when they only suck the blood of bad guys, right? This flick involves a mafia family and, yes, a major hunt for blood.
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12) Mom's Got A Date With A Vampire (2000)
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Okay, this one is silly but fun if you have kids. Take a trip back to your childhood with this made-for-TV movie where Mom goes on a date with a vampire.
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13) Nosferatu, The Vampyre (1979)
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Released in the golden age of horror, Werner Herzog's remake of the classic 1922 silent film — often considered the father of vampire cinema — is arguably as iconic as the original.
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14) Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)
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Before Sarah Michelle Gellar made "Buffy" a household name, there was the original early '90s teenage movie, starring Kristy Swanson and Donald Sutherland. Once chosen to be the Slayer, Buffy juggles the demands of high school with her mission to defeat evil. Casual.
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15) Twilight (2008)
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Do the names "Edward" and "Bella" ring a bell? In case you missed the infamous vampire vs. werewolf drama that unfolded a few years back, check out this five-part series.
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16) What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
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Proof that vampires can be just as funny as they are frightful. This documentary-style film follows four New Zealand vampires as they try to blend in with normal folks. Spoiler alert: It's as awkward (and hilarious) as it sounds.
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17) The Transfiguration (2017)
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This isn't your typical vampire movie. This eerie coming-of-age story focuses on abuse, suicide and the harsh realities of growing up in the New York City Housing Authority.
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18) Vampires vs. the Bronx (2020)
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Gentrification meets the undead in this Netflix movie about a gang of young kids trying to protect their community in New York City.
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19) The Lost Boys (1987)
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Moving to a new town is tough when you're a teenager. But how about moving to a town overrun by a vampire gang? Oof.
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20) Fright Night (2011)
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Star Trek's Anton Yelchin gave the 1985 horror classic a refresh. Fright Night centers on Charley Brewster, played by Yelchin, as he discovers that his neighbor is a vampire — and makes it his mission to destroy him.
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21) I Am Legend (2007)
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If you've been itching to see Will Smith fight off bloodthirsty mutants — vampires included— then we definitely recommend revisiting this 2008 blockbuster ASAP.
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22) From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
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Craving some great action mixed in with your horror? George Clooney and Quentin Tarantino (who wrote the script) star in this cult classic '90s film about two brothers on the run from a bank robbery who end up at a home base for a group of vampires.
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23) 30 Days of Night (2007)
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A small Alaskan town is cast in darkness for one month each year due to its northern latitude. Without sunlight to stop them, a troupe of hungry vampires descends on Barrow's residents, who must fight them off until day finally breaks.
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24) Underworld (2003)
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If you mix the best parts from a horror and action movie, then you get Underworld (a.k.a. Kate Beckinsale slaying vampires left and right).
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25) Queen of the Damned (2002)
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Starring Aaliyah as the Queen of the Vampires, this film is based on Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles series. In this stand-alone follow-up to Interview With the Vampire, Stuart Townsend plays Lestat.
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26) Nosferatu (1929)
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Vampires might not age, but this movie has aged incredibly well. The original and often considered the best vampire movie, this silent film is now almost 100 years old.
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27) Cronos (1994)
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Guillermo del Toro's first feature film, Cronos follows an antiques dealer with an ill-fated discovery. Jesús Gris happens upon a 450-year-old, scarab-shaped object that enables enteral life. That of course comes with a price: a thirst for blood.
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