20 best movies about vampires
Educational Program Cinema / / December 19, 2019
1. Nosferatu. A Symphony of horror
Nosferatu, eine Symphonie des Grauens
- Germany, 1922.
- Horror movie.
- Duration: 94 minutes.
- IMDb: 8,0.
By Thomas Young real estate agent Hutter is sent to a distant Transylvania to meet with Count Orlock. Later it turns out that the graph does not look like a man, and looks like a terrible monster with a hooked nose and protruding ears. Infernal creation attacks the protagonist, but manages to escape. But too early to relax - in fact a vampire decided to sow death in Thomas' hometown.
Vampires met in film and before the advent of "Nosferatu", for example in the "Vampire of the Desert" (1913) based on the poem by Rudyard Kipling, "skitalitse Afterlife" (1915) and mute the TV series "Vampires" (1915).
Still, it is the "Nosferatu" by the German director Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau is considered the ancestor vampire movie. Visual film laid the foundations of the genre - black raincoats, night forest, gloomy Gothic castle. From the same pattern went idea of destructiveness sunlight for blood-sucking.
Of course, now, "Nosferatu" is unlikely someone scare. But once the film hit the audience with his realism. A long time to go bike, though for the role of Count Orloc Max Schreck is not no actor, but a real vampire who fed Murnau crew members. Thriller "Shadow of the Vampire" (2000) with John Malkovich and Willem Defoe - a free fantasy on the theme of the story.
2. Dracula
Dracula
- United States, 1931.
- Horror movie.
- Duration: 75 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,6.
Real estate agent Renfield is sent to Transylvania to deal with Count Dracula, who wants to buy the old Abbey Carfax in London. The protagonist leaves out warning locals that his client - a dangerous vampire and becomes the unwitting servant of the bloodsuckers.
The image of Count Dracula Bela Lugosi performed became canonical. This has influenced the work of the actor Christopher Lee's "Dracula" in 1958 (one of the famous "hammerovskih" horror).
3. Vampire Ball (Intrepid Vampire Slayer)
Dance of the Vampires (The Fearless Vampire Killers)
- United Kingdom, United States, 1967.
- Comedy horror film.
- Duration: 107 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,2.
Professor Abronzius many years trying unsuccessfully to prove to the scientific world the existence of vampires. In search of weighty arguments, he together with his assistant Alfred sent to distant Transylvania. And this is the most exciting and terrifying journey of their lives.
The first color film by Roman Polanski - one of the most famous parody of the vampire genre. Although the idea of the director was slightly different: he wanted to create creepy a fairy tale.
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4. Blood for Dracula
Blood for Dracula
- Italy, France, 1974.
- Black comedy, a horror film.
- Duration: 103 minutes.
- IMDb: 6,2.
Count Dracula is literally dying of hunger. In Transylvania remained chaste ladies, whose blood is so important to maintain the existence of the vampire. On the advice of a faithful servant vampire goes to Italy - as it seems, to strict Catholic morality. He hopes to discover there much as you want virgins.
"Blood for Dracula" (also known as "" Dracula "Andy Warhol") - a landmark film shot by an underground filmmaker Paul Morrissey in collaboration with the legendary Andy Warhol. Supporting roles played by cult directors: master of Italian neorealism, Vittorio de Sica and Roman Polanski. The latter was on the set accidentally: he built near his absurdist comedy "What?".
5. Hunger
The Hunger
- United Kingdom, United States, 1983.
- Erotic thriller.
- Duration: 97 minutes.
- IMDb: 6,7.
Beautiful and immortal vampire Miriam Blaylock (Catherine Deneuve) lives in New York with her lover John (David Bowie). Miriam turned him into a vampire by a few hundred years ago, promising eternal life. But John begins to age rapidly and realizes that his beloved deceived. In desperation, he seeks help from gerontologist Sarah Roberts (Susan Sarandon).
The debut work of director Tony Scott (Ridley Scott's younger brother) is not only incredibly beautiful story about bloodlust, but a symbolic milestone for the gothic subculture. The film's soundtrack - a single group Bauhaus Bela Lugosi's Dead - came four years before the release of the picture. It is believed that this song has created the so-called Gothic style in music. And movie "Hunger" made the song more and more popular.
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6. almost dark
Near Dark
- United States, 1987.
- Thriller.
- Duration: 95 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,0.
The plot revolves around a vampire gang that travels across America in an old van with a trailer and killing people, gets along the way. One falls in love with a vampire Mae simple guy Caleb and draws it. Now he has to prove that he is worthy to become a real vampire, and also to bite someone. But the young man refused, and Mei had to protect him from his own clan mates.
The distinctive vampire thriller Kathryn Bigelow - the first woman, the award winning "Oscar"Best Director - could play Johnny Depp. But in the end the role went to Adrian Pasdar (now known in the image of Glenn Talbot in the series "Agents" SHIELD "").
7. The Lost boys
The Lost Boys
- United States, 1987.
- Comedy horror film.
- Duration: 93 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,3.
Brothers Sam and Michael Emerson with her mother moved from Arizona to the town of Santa Carla, California. There's older brother Michael gets acquainted with the gang of vampire bikers, then changed out of all recognition.
Some critics believe that ironic thriller directed by Joel Schumacher, along with "Hunger" and "Almost dark," made popular vampires in popular culture. And recently appearedThe Lost Boys TV series cast, plot, director and more rumors that soon the audience will see serial-restarts the legendary film.
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8. Night of fear
Fright Night
- United States, 1985.
- Comedy horror film, a thriller.
- Duration: 105 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,1.
A young fan of horror movies, Charlie suddenly realizes that his neighbor - a real vampire. The latter did not like the fact that it revealed, and he is determined to kill the curious teenager. Charlie asks for help to the host of "Fright Night" Peter Vincent, who supposedly knows everything about vampires and more.
comic thriller Tom Holland - director of the first part of the famous franchise of the evil doll Chucky killer - became one of the most popular horror films of the time. Based on it were created novelization, comic books and computer games.
In 2011 he published a remake - not the best, but with the participation of Colin Farrell and dressed in leather from head to toe, David Tennant.
9. kiss of the vampire
Vampire's Kiss
- USA, 1988.
- Comedy, fantasy, horror.
- Duration: 103 minutes.
- IMDb: 5,9.
Black comedy directed by Robert Bierman - is the story of a successful literary agent Peter Lo (Nicolas Cage). After the hero was bitten by a beautiful girl, he began to turn into a terrible bloodsucker. In this case, it is not clear where the story ends with Peter's true and start fantasy caused by schizophrenic hallucinations.
The film spawned one of the most famous memes You Do not Say? ( "Come on", "What are you talking about?"). Nicolas Cage's face helps to express emotions about spoken by someone completely obvious things.
10. Dracula
Dracula
- United States, 1992.
- Horror, Thriller, Drama.
- Duration: 128 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,5.
Once Prince Vlad Dracula (Gary Oldman), famous for his feats of arms, but lost his beloved, he renounced the faith and become a vampire. After a few centuries, Dracula accidentally sees a girl Mina (Winona Ryder), as two drops of water similar to his unhappy wife. Deciding that met the reincarnation of his wife, the beautiful vampire tries to charm. But Mina already has a fiance, Jonathan Harker (Keanu Reeves), who is not going to give it up without a fight Dracula. And this young man to help Professor Abraham Van Helsing (Anthony Hopkins).
Innovation Francis Ford Coppola that he transformed the novel by Bram Stoker's "Dracula", Adding to the classical basis of love line. Character deepened - now he is not just a soulless monster, but a complex character, capable of change.
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11. Interview with a Vampire
Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles
- USA, 1994.
- Drama, Fantasy.
- Duration: 123 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,6.
An aspiring reporter (Christian Slater) takes interview with the vampire Louis (Brad Pitt). Ghoul talks about her 200 years of life, full of suffering due to the loss of loved ones. A journalist discovers how Louis traveled with Claudia (Kirsten Dunst) - a little vampire, which is destined to remain a child forever. More Louis explains that connects it with the ghoul Lestat (Tom Cruise).
Corporation Paramount Pictures bought the film rights the novel by Anne Rice back in 1976, but the film for a long time did not give the green light. The Vampire Lestat was played by John Travolta, but when director Neil Jordan began working on the tape, the actor is no longer suited to the role of age.
A series of "Vampire Chronicles" by Anne Rice waiting for a global restart'The Vampire Chronicles' TV Series Confirms Showrunner - we already know that the new project will be the showrunner Dee Johnson.
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12. From Dusk Till Dawn
From Dusk Till Dawn
- United States, 1996.
- Horror, thriller.
- Duration: 108 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,2.
Brothers Richard and Seth Gecko making their way to the Mexican border - where they promise to take under its wing the local mafia. Along the way, the characters with their hostages - Fuller family - stop at a strip bar is open from dusk until dawn. Very quickly, it becomes clear that the institution belongs to the clan of bloodthirsty vampires who kill bikers and truckers.
Crazy idea to combine ghouls and gangster movies belonged Quentin Tarantino, Which is why "From Dusk Till Dawn" mistakenly believe his directorial work. Formally, only Tarantino script. And the director of the film - one of Quentin Robert Rodriguez, with whom they met a couple of years before the shooting. Nonetheless, the contribution to the creation of tape Tarantino is so great that a picture can be considered an equal collaboration.
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13. Blade
Blade
- USA, 1998.
- Horror, thriller.
- Duration: 120 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,1.
Eric Brooks, nicknamed Blade (Wesley Snipes) - half human, half vampire. Thanks vampire genes hero is incredibly strong and agile. But he, unlike purebred ghouls, experiencing human emotions. Blade main enemy - vampire Deacon Frost (Stephen Dorff).
Expensive and large-scale action film based on the Marvel comic book has grown into an entire trilogy. One of franchise films shot by Guillermo del Toro. In recent years, there were many rumors about restarting the "Blade", but none of them has not yet been confirmed officially.
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14. Dusk
Twilight
- United States, 2008.
- Romance, fantasy.
- Duration: 121 min.
- IMDb: 5,2.
17-year-old Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) Moves in with his father in the American town of Forks. In the new school, she meets Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson) - tacit handsome with an unusually pale skin. The boy behaves strangely at Bella. Soon they approach each other, and the main character Edward discovers a secret - he is 108-year-old vampire. Young people fall in love, but in the way of their happiness a lot of obstacles.
Directed by Catherine Hardwicke, who had previously filmed largely independent drama about growing up ( "Thirteen," "Lords of Dogtown"), has created the first part of the saga based on bestseller by Stephenie Meyer in the chamber itself characteristic manner.
After reaching the screen "Twilight" have become a cultural phenomenon. The next part of the cast less talented filmmakers, get worse. Compared with them, the first film adaptation of the franchise is full of unforgettable author finds. For example, a vampire baseball scene for the song Muse Supermassive Black Hole is a shameful pleasure.
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15. Thirst
Bakjwi
- Republic of Korea, in 2009.
- Drama, Fantasy.
- Duration: 133 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,2.
Virtuous and considerate Catholic priest of San Hyun Hyun works in a hospital and help incurable patients. The main character is sent to Africa to test an experimental vaccine against the deadly virus. As a result, the priest becomes a vampire and returned to Korea, where he tried to lead a normal life, holding his irresistible thirst for human blood.
This film is worth paying attention to all those who love contemporary South Korean cinema and who like the free interpretation of classical literature (in this case, based on the novel by Emile Zola "Therese Raquin»).
16. Let me in. Saga
Let Me In
- United Kingdom, United States, 2010.
- Horror, Drama.
- Duration: 116 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,1.
12-year-old Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee) meets a girl Abby (Chloe Grace Moretz). She is the only person with whom he can find a common language. Meanwhile, in the city begin to happen brutal killings. Owen learns that his best friend - the vampire for hundreds of years.
In novel Swedish writer Yoon Ayvide Lindqvist fortune. Book filmed in 2008 at home, and two years later - in the United States.
Name of the painting "Let Me In" refers to the Swedish popular belief that is reflected in the story "Dracula" by Bram Stoker: vampire must receive an invitation to residents of the house, to get there.
And the word "saga" in the title should not be afraid - it was added Russian localizersTo lure fans into the theaters of "Twilight."
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17. Byzantium
Byzantium
- UK, US, Ireland, 2012.
- Drama, Fantasy, Thriller.
- Duration: 118 minutes.
- IMDb: 6,5.
Clara (Gemma Arterton) and Eleanor (Saoirse Ronan) move to a provincial English town. Local residents are trying to understand who they are - two sisters or a mother and daughter?
This is another grim vampire drama with well-known actors from the director's "Interview with the Vampire," Neil Jordan.
18. Only Lovers Left Alive
Only Lovers Left Alive
- UK, Germany, 2013.
- Fantasy, Drama.
- Duration: 123 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,3.
Adam (Tom Hiddleston) and Eva (Tilda Swinton) - vampires who are in love with each for many centuries in the other. Not to kill people, they get fresh blood from hospitals. Troubles begin when the city comes little sister Ava Eve (Mia Wasikowska).
The main aesthetic world cinema Jim Jarmusch He embodied in his fantasy drama perfect postmodern idea of vampires. And vampires in his film is much more humane people.
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19. She returned home one night
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
- United States, 2014.
- Horror film, a melodrama.
- Duration: 101 min.
- IMDb: 7,0.
Action independent drama directed by Ana Lily Amirpur set in the fictional city of Iran. In the streets, full of gloomy atmosphere of neo-noir, in search of victims wanders a strange woman in a black chador.
Festival hit "The girl returned home one night" - a stylish patchwork of different genres: Hollywood noir, WesternClassic horror. In addition, it is also ostrosotsialnye statement. The tape raises the question straightforward: what would happen if the potential victim suddenly turn into a predator?
20. real vampires
What We Do in the Shadows
- New Zealand, USA, 2014.
- Comedy, horror film.
- Duration: 86 minutes.
- IMDb: 7,7.
The film in the genre of pseudo-shooting is about four vampires, leading solitary lives in Wellington - capital city of New Zealand. Ghouls and have not adapted to the realities of the XXI century. They are quite happy as long as it does not come to convert the vampire Nick. He shows them how to use the Internet and other modern technologies.
Hilariously funny picture Taiki Vaytiti and Jemaine Clement, filmed them on his own script, funny deconstructs "the vampire myth." It is recommended for all who are tired of overly pretentious drama about ghouls, and just fans of the original black humor.
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