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27 Best Vampire Movies of All Time, Including Newer and Classic Films

Sink your teeth into any genre: action, romance, horror, comedy and more.

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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.

1

Morbius (2022)

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.

2

Hunted (2015)

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)

Interview With the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)

Based on the 1976 novel by Anne Rice, this film stars Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt alongside Kirsten Dunst as vicious vampires.

4

Dark Shadows (2012)

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)

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.

6

Daybreakers (2010)

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)

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.

8

Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)

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)

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.

10

Byzantium (2013)

Byzantium (2013)
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Before Saoirse Ronan stunned in her award-winning performance in Lady Bird, she played a teenage vampire plagued with the difficulties of falling in love with a mere mortal. Oh, the struggle.

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11

Innocent Blood (1992)

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.

12

Mom's Got A Date With A Vampire (2000)

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)

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.

14

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)

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)

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.

16

What We Do in the Shadows (2014)

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)

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.

18

Vampires vs. the Bronx (2020)

Vampires vs. the Bronx (2020)
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Gentrification meets the undead in this Netflix movie about a group of young kids trying to protect their community in New York City.

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19

The Lost Boys (1987)

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.

20

Fright Night (2011)

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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