Vampire Movies List
I’m a huge fan of vampire movies, so I suppose it was natural that I’d eventually find the time to put together this vampire movies list. You’ve no doubt seen a few of these, but I also tried to include some overlooked films which you might find of interest. Covering several decades, this list features new vampire movies, vampire movies of the 70s, plus fanged goodness from the 80s and 90s. If you want to share your own favorites, don’t be shy. Head to the comments section and pontificate till your heart’s content, or feel free to check out our movie forum. And if you actually decide to take my advice, you should be able to find all the following vampire films at either Netflix or Blockbuster Online.
1. Let the Right One In (2008) – Released last year, Let the Right One In is one of the new vampire movies which has renewed interest in the genre. Billed as a “romantic horror” film, this Swedish work is based on a novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist and deals with the relationship between a young boy named Oskar and an androgynous vampire who appears to be his own age. Not for the squeamish and definitely not for the kiddies.
2. Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter (2001) – Jesus teams up with Mexican wrestler El Santo to battle vampires intent on preying on the lesbians of Ottawa, Canada. How can you not love a film with such an over-the-top premise? Not a good movie by conventional standards, but I’m willing to bet that you’ll still have a good time.
3. The Lost Boys (1987) – When it comes to vampire movies of the 80s, The Lost Boys would have to be king. Starring beautiful young actors such as Jami Gertz, Jason Patric and Kiefer Sutherland, the film revolves around the Emerson family and their encounters with the vampiric community of Santa Carla, California. I’m amazed that it took them over 20 years to release a sequel.
4. Blade (1998) – Wesley Snipes is half human, half vampire, and all badass. Along with the crotchety Whistler (Kris Kristofferson), he spends his time killing bloodsuckers with a combination of high tech weapons and good old-fashioned kung fu. One of the best examples of vampire movies of the 90s.
5. The Hunger (1983) – Susan Sarandon plays a researcher who studies sleep and aging. She runs into a vampire duo played by David Bowie and Catherine Deneuve and gets drawn into their dangerous world of chic immortality. Another example of the classic vampire movies of the 80s.
6. The Vampire Lovers (1970) – A highly erotic vampire film from Hammer, The Vampire Lovers stars Ingrid Pitt as an insatiable vampiress with lesbian tendencies. Peter Cushing co-stars as the only man who can stop her (of course). If you’re looking for one of the sexiest vampire movies of the 70s, then your quest is at an end.
7. Martin (1977) – This George Romero vampire film has a lot of fun playing around with the standard conventions of the genre. The young Martin fancies himself a vampire, but items like crosses and garlic have no effect. In addition, he must use a razor blade to obtain the all-important red stuff. A sad film, but highly original. Definitely one of Romero’s best films.
8. The Blood Spattered Bride (1972) – An example of vampire movies of the 70s, this Spanish flick features newlyweds stalked by a mysterious woman. The woman in question turns out to be Carmilla, a lesbian vampire (the best kind, in my opinion) who’s taken a liking to the new bride. Lots of kinky lesbian undertones made this vampire film a cult classic (not to mention the lovely Alexandra Bastedo as Carmilla).
9. The Twins Effect (2003) – Chinese pop stars Gillian Chung and Charlene Choi star as a pair of young women who get caught up in a vampiric intrigue. Plenty of comedy and kung fu, and Jackie Chan even has a cameo. A fun alternative when searching for new vampire movies.
10. The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires (1974) – Released by Hammer in order to grab a piece of the kung fu movie market, this film has Dr. Van Helsing (Peter Cushing) lecturing in Chungking on Chinese vampire legends. When he learns one of the legends is real, he journeys with a band of kung fu masters to deal with the problem. Little does he know that Count Dracula awaits, passing himself off as a crazed monk. One of the more bizarre vampire movies of the 70s.
While we’re on the subject of vampire movies, be sure and check out these articles from OnlyGoodMovies:
- 10 Coolest Vampires on DVD or Blu-ray
- Good Sad Movies for People Who Enjoy Crying
- Best Vampire Movies – Good Vampire Movies
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Hey there,
Nice post, I just stumbled upon it and I’m already a fan.
TWILIGHT IS A BRILLIANT MOVIE WITCH HAS ABOUT 12 VAMPIRES IN I WATCHED IT AND NOW IM ADDICTED TO IT. A NEW GIRL ‘BELLA’ MOVES INTO A NEW SCHOOL WITH SOME WIRED KIDS THAT ALWAYS STARE AT HER COULD THERE BE MORE TO THIS FAMILY THEN MEETS THE EYE? WHEN EDWARD SAVES BELLA FROM A CAR INSEDENT SHE COULD BE GETTING HERSELF INTO SOMETHING HUGE! THIS IS DEFNETLY THE BEST VAMPIRE MOVIE I HAVE EVER WATCHED IN MY LIFE!
are there any other good movies you know about that arn’t already up there?
Twilight? Really?!
Mr Vampire (there’s about 6)
Close Encounters of the Spooky Kind
The Fearless Vampire Killers
Habit
Vampire Hunter D
Near Dark
Fright Night 1 & 2
I Was a Teenage Vampire
To ‘Twilight’:
IT WOULD BE TOTALLY AWESOME IF PEOPLE DID NOT TYPE EVERYTHING IN CAPITAL LETTERS.
Also, maybe have a go at correcting your grammatical errors and spelling mistakes.
Perhaps also develop a more decent taste in your choice of movies?
Compare the titles of two vampire movies :
The Blood Spattered Bride vs Twilight.
Which one sounds like it might actually have something to do with vampires?
Also, from what I gathered, a vampire (mythical creature of course)has fangs, and ‘lives’ to kill. Twilight vampires have no fangs, they’re all glittery and fall in love.
I wouldn’t consider it a vampire movie. I would consider it a teenage blockbuster…a romance. I would probably put it on the same shelf as Harry Potter and Hannah Montana.
Other vampire movies would be
Underworld
Underworld Evolution
Interview with a Vampire
Queen of the Damned
30 days of night
Van Helsing ?? I think it has vampires in it. I’m not quite sure anymore. I’m pretty sure the original one does (the funny one, but I’m not sure about the 2004 version)
Thank you for not listing Twilight anywhere in there.
You’re quite welcome.
Hey ’stef’
who rights a long 3 paragragraphs about how ‘twilight’ is doing things wrong… like seriously.
Twilight haters:(
I’m trying to find the name of a movie that I would consider to be a Vampire movie since it does have vampires in it. It’s been a while since I have seen it, so bear with me…
The plot is something like this: A vampire wakes up from a really long sleep (I think, or something like it) to find himself in a modern world he knows nothing about. He meets a girl (of course) who helps him around and tries to convert him back into a human by feeding him human food (He eats spaghetti or something like that). I remember a part about a really nice red car that he got close to and the alarm started going off…. I also remember a part about him meeting someone who was divorced and he was so curious as to why she did it and what her family thought and etc. I think it might be set in the late 80s or sometime in the 90s. I think it might be set in New York or some big city.
I have no clue who is in it and I don’t really expect anyone on this web sight to really know either, I’m just curious. Anyway I think it is supposed to be funny…any ideas????
I really suck at these. Sorry, but I have no idea what film you’re talking about. If anyone else out there reads this and knows the answer, please post it and help Hmmm out.
intervew with a vampire is a prety good one
No argument there. It’s so weird to go back and watch it. Kirsten Dunst as a little kid, a pre-crazy Tom Cruise (at least as far as the public knew) and a closing song from Guns N Roses. Hell, even Christian Slater got in on the action. Now that you mention it, I’m gonna have to go back and give it another look. Thanks for the comment.
Seriously, stop picking on Twilight. The fact that there are millions of people out there who adore it says that it is probably a pretty good movie, even if you don’t like it. Who died and made you the almighty ruler of good vampire movies. Everyone is entitled to their own taste in moveis, so shut up and keep you negative thoughts to yourself.
Have you ever heard of “the other side of the storm”
ok i thought the whole twilight craze was just a fad until i actually watched it and thought it was very romantic. I was however very upset with the new moon it was def. not what i hoped for hopefully the next will be better but twilight is def. my new fav.
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Twilight us a veryt good movie. I like the way it begins and ends. I loved both movies. I hope that there will be another one.