The Top 10 Best Vampire Movies

Count Dracula Isn’t the Only Blood Sucker in Vampire Movies!

Hollywood has released more vampire movies of the years than you can shake a stake at. From the early days of Nosferatu to the low points of Twilight to the action-packed Underworld franchise, we’ve seen so many incarnations of the legendary creatures it’s hard to keep the myths straight. That’s why I decided that this week I would tackle creating a Top 10 Vampire Movies list for Stars & Popcorn. Unfortunately, I might have bit off a little more than I can chew with this one since there are dozens upon dozens of vampire movies. To make matters more complicated there are some movies that seemed like a place on the list was an obligation more than an option. Well, I decided not to cave to societal pressure over such films as Interview with a Vampire, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and other such classics. So get ready for a top 10 list that might be one of the most divisive to grace this fine site. As always, make sure you let me know what you think in the comments below.

10. 30 Days of Night

Based on the comic by Steve Niles, 30 Days of Night manages to stand out among vampire movies because of its unique premise. The film takes place on of the northernmost towns in Alaska. One which plunges into total twilight for 30 days every year. That right there sounds like a vampires paradise, even if it happens to be cold as hell up there. For the humans though, it’s a total nightmare. While it’s certainly not the best movie ever made, it’s premise combined with the animalistic portrayal of the vampires make it one that will stick with you long after the credits roll. These beastly creatures are a far cry from the sparkly ones we got in Twilight or the overly romanticized Dracula Hollywood seems obsessed with.

9. Bloodsucking Bastards

This is one of my more recent discoveries that has quickly become one of my favorite movies. It just so happens that Bloodsucking Bastards managed to make its way onto Stars & Popcorn’s Top 10 Workplace Comedies recently, and now it’s getting a spot among the best vampire movies. The film is about a call center that is slowly being taken over by bloodsuckers. As the employees are systematically turned the heroes decide that something must be done. The thing is that vampires are actually pretty productive when it comes to being soul-sucking telemarketers. While so many vampire movies are serious and droll, Bloodsucking Bastards is a wonderful horror-comedy with more than a few familiar faces rounding out the cast. Definitely check it out if you haven’t had a chance to see it yet.

8. The Lost Boys

There’s nothing quite like 80’s nostalgia and one of the most memorable cult classics of the time is The Lost Boys. A teenage gang of vampires terrorizes a quaint seaside town and soon sets their eyes on the new guy in town, Michael, hoping to recruit him into their ranks. Unfortunately for them, Michael’s younger brother isn’t too keen to let that happen and teams up with two other teenage monster hunters to do battle with these evil, angsty vampires. This trio is far from being on the same level as Van Helsing, but they manage to hold their own against the malicious horde. The Lost Boys features an astounding cast of 90’s icons including Kiefer Sutherland, Corey Haim, Corey Feldman, and probably a few other Corey’s just for good measure. It’s kind of trash, but it’s the best kind of trash and it’s hard not to love The Lost Boys for it.

7. Fright Night (2011)

That’s right, I’m saying it, the remake of Fright Night is a better movie than the original. It features a cast made up of the likes of the late great Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell, and David Tennant in the key roles. Plus, it’s made by the incredibly talented Craig Gillespie, who recently gave us I, Tonya. It’s just one of the more fun vampire movies out there. I mean, the big bad bloodsucker is named Jerry for God’s sake. The whole premise of the film is that a vampire moves in next door to a teenage boy and his single mom. At first, things seem completely normal, but Jerry has some strange habits and after awhile it becomes clear exactly what he is. So not it’s up to the teenager and a tv star to stop this bloodsucker before he gets to his mom.

6. What We Do in the Shadows

While Bloodsucking Bastards might be one of the funniest vampire movies out there, but it’s hard to compete with the likes of Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The whole premise of What We Do In the Shadows is that just being a vampire doesn’t make you cool. Documentary filmmakers follow a household of vampires in New Zealand and it quickly becomes clear that they’re a far cry from the masters of the night we all picture in our minds. No, these vampires are quirky losers who are struggling to make it in the modern world. It’s not just a great horror comedy, it’s one of the funniest movies to hit theaters in years. It’s no wonder that Marvel snatched up Taika Waititi shortly after this came out.