Vampires have become some of the most iconic figures in horror and popular culture, from the terrifying to the tragic to the hilarious.
Twelve of the best vampire films are listed here, each one offering a unique spin on the vampire figure and mythology.
From Dusk Till Dawn features a pair of bank robbers who end up in a Mexican topless bar with a horde of rabid vampires.
Byzantium follows a mother and daughter vampire duo grappling with the existential burden of immortality.
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night tells the story of an Iranian, skateboarding vampire who preys on the men who exploit women.
Fright Night features practical special effects that make the hellish creatures feel real while cleverly interweaving monster movie tropes.
What We Do in the Shadows is a clever and original satire of vampire tropes that follows a group of quirky, centuries-old vampires living together in modern-day New Zealand.
The Lost Boys mixes humor and scares, while giving vampires a new, 1980s punk aesthetic that fits their rebellious, enigmatic cool perfectly.
Thirst is a thrilling and darkly comedic tale of a priest who transforms into a vampire after a medical experiment.
Dracula (1931) is the most well-known version of the blood-sucking legend in popular culture, and its Gothic grandeur perfectly embodies the vampire mythology.