Movies About Vampires

Updated May 1, 2024

Several directors have explored Movies About Vampires. We gathered 16 of the top ones.

Let the Right One In (2008)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From Tomas Alfredson, starring Kåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragnar, Henrik Dahl
Rated R

Let the Right One In is a Swedish romantic horror film directed by Tomas Alfredson and based on the novel of the same name by John Ajvide Lindqvist. It follows the story of Oskar, a 12-year-old outcast, and his unlikely friendship with a vampire, Eli, who moves into his apartment building. Together, the two form a bond that allows them to face the struggles and realities of their individual lives and find solace in one another. Despite the film's horror elements, at its heart it is a story of love, acceptance, and the power of friendship.

What We Do in the Shadows (2014)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From Directors: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, starring Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer, Jonny Brugh
Rated R

What We Do in the Shadows is a mockumentary horror-comedy film directed by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The film follows the exploits of four vampires who live together in a house in Wellington, New Zealand. The vampires, who have been together for centuries, must deal with the struggles of modern day life such as paying rent, dealing with housework, and attending a local Vampire Support Group. They also must avoid the dangers of werewolves, zombie hordes, and the ever-present threat of a vampire hunter. The film is a hilarious look at how the lives of these centuries-old vampires have been impacted by modern day life.

Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)

★★★★

3 out of 4 stars

From Neil Jordan, starring Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Antonio Banderas, Kirsten Dunst
Rated R

Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles is a supernatural horror film directed by Neil Jordan and based on Anne Rice's novel of the same name. The film follows the life of a vampire, Louis de Pointe du Lac, who tells his life story to a reporter as an interview. It begins in the late 18th century when Louis is transformed into a vampire by Lestat. Louis and Lestat form a partnership and go on to create a "family" of vampires, including the child vampire Claudia. As the vampires age, Louis struggles to reconcile his desire for a normal human life with his newfound immortality. Through a series of flashbacks, Louis and Lestat's relationship unravels, and Louis is forced to confront the consequences of his vampiric lifestyle. In the end, Louis must ultimately choose between his past and his future.