A list of the favorite vampire movies voted on by the Ranker Community. This is a Crowdranked list, so if you don't see your picks for the best vampire movies already on here, or see some good vampire movies missing, go ahead and make your own version of the list so you can vote them up.
Vampires have been a mainstay in film since its earliest days. In fact, among the most legendary and famous films of the silent era was Nosferatu, a retelling of the story of Dracula directed by German expressionist F.W. Murnau. (A fictionalized version of the making of this film, suggesting that the actor portraying Nosferatu was, in fact, a real vampire was made, called Shadow of the Vampire.)
The typical staples of the vampire genre and great vampire movies remain surprisingly consistent from their origins - particularly the Bram Stoker Dracula novel. They are undead monsters capable of changing forms, sometimes to a bat but also in the form of mist, or wolves, or other creatures, and they feed off the blood of the living. They are also sometimes noted for their charm and sophistication, monsters capable of seducing and charming victims rather than simply attacking prey.
There have been a number of iconic movie vampires throughout the first century of filmmaking, including a number of memorable takes on the Dracula character specifically. (Actors including Christopher Lee, Bela Lugosi, and even Gary Oldman have all taken on the role.) Vampires have always been a staple of mainstream entertainment. If you are looking for a more romantic twist than normal, check out the Twilight series of films that can be found below. There are also several other vampire book adaptions on this list.
What are the best vampire movies? This list will give you an idea. For more bloodsucking action, be sure to see Ranker's Guide to all Vampire Movies, our list of the Sexiest All-Time Vampire Films, and the best Dracula movies.
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2,822904The Lost Boys
Kiefer Sutherland, Corey FeldmanReleased: 1987
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
The Lost Boys is a 1987 American teen horror film starring Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Kiefer... more
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2,323810Bram Stoker's Dracula
Monica Bellucci, Keanu ReevesReleased: 1992
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Bram Stoker's Dracula is a 1992 American horror film directed and produced by Francis Ford... more3
2,696945Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles
Tom Cruise, Brad PittReleased: 1994
Directed by: Neil Jordan
Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles is a 1994 American romantic horror film... more4
2,075745Blade
Kris Kristofferson, Wesley SnipesReleased: 1998
Directed by: Stephen Norrington
Blade is a 1998 American vampire superhero action film starring Wesley Snipes and Stephen... more5
2,264834Underworld
Kate Beckinsale, Michael SheenReleased: 2003
Directed by: Len Wiseman
Underworld is a 2003 action horror film directed by Len Wiseman about the secret history of... more6
1,44563730 Days of Night
Josh Hartnett, Melissa GeorgeReleased: 2007
Directed by: David Slade
For centuries, vampires have stayed in the dark, forced to hide each morning or else be... more7
1,818827From Dusk till Dawn
Salma Hayek, George ClooneyReleased: 1996
Directed by: Robert Rodriguez, Sarah Kelly
From Dusk till Dawn is a 1996 American horror-crime thriller film directed by Robert Rodriguez... more8
1,520767Fright Night
Christopher Lee, Roddy McDowallReleased: 1985
Directed by: Tom Holland
Fright Night is a 1985 American horror comedy film written and directed by Tom Holland and... more9
1,310578Underworld: Evolution
Kate Beckinsale, Michael SheenReleased: 2006
Directed by: Len Wiseman
Underworld: Evolution is an American action-vampire film directed by Len Wiseman. It is the... more10
1,158618Salem's Lot
David Soul, Bonnie BedeliaReleased: 1979
Directed by: Tobe Hooper
Salem's Lot is a 1979 American television adaptation of the novel of the same name by Stephen... more![Van Helsing (2004)]()
11944329Van Helsing (2004)
Kate Beckinsale, Hugh JackmanReleased: 2004
Directed by: Stephen Sommers
Van Helsing is a 2004 American horror action film directed by Stephen Sommers. It stars Hugh... more12
1,168456Dracula Untold
Sarah Gadon, Charles DanceReleased: 2014
Directed by: Gary Shore, Andy Cockrum
Dracula Untold is a 2014 American dark fantasy action horror film directed by Gary Shore in... more13
1,383620Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
Kate Beckinsale, Rhona MitraReleased: 2009
Directed by: Patrick Tatopoulos
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is an American film released January 23, 2009. It is the third... more14
1,066531Queen of the Damned
Aaliyah, Lena OlinReleased: 2002
Directed by: Michael Rymer
Queen of the Damned is a 2002 vampire horror film and a loose adaptation of the third novel of... more15
1,241690Blade II
Kris Kristofferson, Wesley SnipesReleased: 2002
Directed by: Guillermo del Toro
Blade II is a 2002 American vampire superhero action film based on the fictional Marvel Comics... more16
1,293873Nosferatu
Max Schreck, John GottowtReleased: 1922
Directed by: F. W. Murnau
Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens is a 1922 German Expressionist horror film, directed by... more17
1,105734Let the Right One In
Lina Leandersson, Tom LjungmanReleased: 2008
Directed by: Tomas Alfredson
Let the Right One In is a 2008 Swedish romantic horror film directed by Tomas Alfredson. A... more18
1,014582Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Ben Affleck, Hilary SwankReleased: 1992
Directed by: Fran Rubel Kuzui
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a 1992 American action/comedy horror film about a Valley girl... more19
18574Dracula
Bela Lugosi, Tod BrowningReleased: 1931
Directed by: Tod Browning, Karl Freund
Dracula is a 1931 vampire-horror film directed by Tod Browning and starring Bela Lugosi as... more20
891614Daybreakers
Willem Dafoe, Ethan HawkeReleased: 2009
Directed by: Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig
Daybreakers is a 2009 science-fiction thriller film written and directed by Australian... more21
852595Vampires
James Woods, Daniel BaldwinReleased: 1998
Directed by: John Carpenter
Vampires, also known as John Carpenter's Vampires, is a 1998 American supernatural... more22
885415Underworld: Awakening
Kate Beckinsale, Scott SpeedmanReleased: 2012
Directed by: Måns Mårlind, Björn Stein
Underworld: Awakening is a 2012 American 3D action horror film directed by Måns Mårlind and... more23
350201What We Do in the Shadows
Jemaine Clement, Taika WaititiReleased: 2014
Directed by: Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement
What We Do in the Shadows is a 2014 New Zealand mockumentary comedy horror film directed by... more24
778724Let Me In
Chloë Grace Moretz, Richard JenkinsReleased: 2010
Directed by: Matt Reeves
Let Me In is a 2010 romantic horror film written and directed by Matt Reeves and starring Kodi... more25
419337Once Bitten
Jim Carrey, Megan MullallyReleased: 1985
Directed by: Howard Storm
Once Bitten is a 1985 American horror comedy film starring Lauren Hutton, Jim Carrey and Karen... more
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