Some completely missed the mark
The German silent-era classic was the first vampire movie ever made. Some 100 years later, we're still watching vampire movies!
This remake of F.W. Murnau's classic 'Nosferatu' from 1922 is equally extraordinary and well worth watching.
Bela Lugosi is the original Count Dracula. That alone makes it a must-watch for fans of the genre.
The classic vampires vs werewolves narrative. It's still worth a watch.
This B-movie vampire flick became a cult classic. Quentin Tarantino and George Clooney's characters find themselves in a sanctuary full of bloodsucking creatures, including an exotic dancer played by Salma Hayek.
Probably the most famous vampire slayer (who happens to be a half-vampire as well!), Wesley Snipes plays the iconic Blade in this adaptation of the Marvel Comics character.
Mario Bava's black and white Gothic tale is truly terrifying.
The movie is about the filming of the classic 'Nosferatu' (1922) and the strange events surrounding the production of the movie. John Malkovich and Willem Dafoe are at their best.
Whether you like it or not, the world's favorite teen vampire flick is a must-watch. The love triangle between a teenage human, a vampire, and a werewolf was one of the biggest blockbusters in the history of the genre.
The movie is set in Barrow, Alaska, the northernmost town in the US, where one month of darkness offers a group of vampires the opportunity to raise hell.
Don't miss the chance to see David Bowie, Catherine Deneuve, and Susan Sarandon in a love triangle! And of course, with a thirst for blood thrown into the mix.
Christopher Lee as the iconic bloodsucking Dracula is a joy to watch.
The movie follows the lives of vampire housemates and their struggles with modern life.
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A grad student tries to adapt to her new life after being turned into a vampire.
Guillermo del Toro's movie tells the story of how a 400-year-old device can give eternal life...and thirst for blood.
Two vampire sisters try to find refuge in a coastal town in England, but their secret is soon to be discovered.
Horror legend Wes Craven joins forces with Eddie Murphy and the result is this brilliant comedy horror film.
Imagine being a vampire and having your romance last millions of years. Jim Jarmusch's movie explores the theme brilliantly.
Nicolas Cage plays a literary agent who believes he's turning into a vampire.
Carl Theodor Dreyer's movie has an amazingly unsettling atmosphere and disturbing visual effects.
Francis Ford Coppola's film is based on Bram Stoker's classic 1897 novel. It features outstanding performances by Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, and Keanu Reeves.
Roman Polanski's vampire spoof is about a duo of vampire slayers who go to Transylvania. They try to rescue a woman and kill the bloodsucking count Krolock.
This Blaxploitation movie is about an African prince who's made into a vampire after refusing to allow slave trading in his country. He now finds himself in Los Angeles.
Based on Anne Rice's 1976 novel, the film features possibly two of the most handsome vampires in movie history (Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise) and an outstanding performance by a young Kirsten Dunst.
Joel Schumacher's '80s vampire classic is essentially a coming-of-age story set in a beach town. A great cast and soundtrack help make it a must-watch.
John Hancock's film is about a woman who retreats to a seemingly peaceful town...but there's a vampire on the loose.
A teen discovers that his neighbor is a vampire, and asks an actor in a TV horror show to help deal with him.
This gothic horror film is a loose sequel to 'Interview with the Vampire,' insofar as it's based on another novel by Anne Rice.
Everyone loves a good vampire movie. This sub-genre of horror has been popular for some 100 years, and it looks like viewers' thirst for bloodsucking creatures never ceases to exist. From the pioneering 'Nosferatu' in 1922 to various reincarnations of Dracula and numerous other vampires, we've seen it all. In this gallery, you'll find a bit of everything, but these movies all have one thing in common: they are essential vampire films that are worth a watch.
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Everyone loves a good vampire movie. This sub-genre of horror has been popular for some 100 years, and it looks like viewers' thirst for bloodsucking creatures never ceases to exist. From the pioneering 'Nosferatu' in 1922 to various reincarnations of Dracula and numerous other vampires, we've seen it all. In this gallery, you'll find a bit of everything, but these movies all have one thing in common: they are essential vampire films that are worth a watch.
Click through to revisit and discover new vampire movies today.