Vampires have fascinated moviegoers since the dawn of cinema.
Hardly other movie monsters are more recognizable and appear more often than these frightening creatures of the night.
Vampires are a staple of the horror genre.
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There are some vampire flicks that stand above so many others as the best of all time.
From a cult classic western to a silent-ear masterpiece, here are the fifteen greatest vampire movies ever made.
It’s wild and ridiculous and keeps viewers coming back for more vampire mayhem.
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30 Days of Nightfeatures some of the most eerie-looking and ferociousinterpretations of vampires on the big screen.
These are faster, more intelligent, and far more brutal, making this film all the more interesting.
For some, it might even keep them up at night.
One thing about him was that he knew how to make vampires terrifying.
This two-part miniseries, later edited into a feature-length film, has it all for vampire fans.
Coppola’s Dracula has also become one of the most recognizable film versions out there.
For any Dracula fans, this is a definite must-watch.
It’s a wild ride that delivers plenty of blood and thrills.
It’s a beautifully told, thought-provoking story with gorgeous cinematography and a dark, rich atmosphere.
It follows Louis as he internally struggles with his violent, bloodthirsty nature throughout the centuries.
It’s a very poignant and thought-provoking film that sometimes feels quite compelling.
It’s a big-budget, bloody good thrill ride with exciting performances and jaw-dropping special effects.
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It’s a thrilling flick that has become more fun and rewatchable over the years.
It spawned an underrated 1988 sequel,Fright Night Part 2, and a 2011 remake.
The writing was brilliant, and the performances were genuine and likable.
The film would become a massive cult hit, eventually gaining an American TV show of the same name.
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