Looking for some blood-curdling entertainment? Horror maestro James Wan, aka the visionary director behind some of horror's biggest hits, has curated his top 15 favorite vampire movies and shared them with his fans via his Instagram. His list consists of some timeless classics, which is perfect because now horror fans have a lot of good content to watch this Halloween.
Whether you're a seasoned horror buff or new to the genre, these bloodsucker flicks are guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat and haunt your dreams. Now, prepare to be captivated by the dark allure of the undead with these 15 must-see vampire flicks!
Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
Boy, does Wan have taste! If you've never seen Bram Stoker's Dracula, now is your time to do so. It's a cult classic that you must see at least once in your life. This gothic horror film is based on Stoker's 1897 novel of the same name. It follows a centuries-old vampire who becomes infatuated with a young woman resembling his deceased wife and sets out to track her down while also wreaking havoc on those who get in his way.
Nosferatu (1922)
Another one of Wan's favorite vampire movies is the haunting classic Nosferatu. Loosely based on Bram Stoker's novel Dracula, this silent vampire film centers around a grotesque vampire named Count Orlok who grows a fixation on his real estate agent's wife, which leads him to follow him back to Wisborg where he brings chaos and plague to the town.
Near Dark (1987)
Near Dark is a neo-Western horror film centering around a young man named Caleb Colton who gets bitten by a mysterious and alluring woman, turning him into a bloodsucking vampire. The woman vampire introduces him to her nomadic clan of vampires, and he reluctantly joins them. But after his family becomes threatened by the clan, he's forced to make choices that will determine his fate.
Here are 12 more of Wan's favorite vampire movies:
- The Night Stalker (1972)
- Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter (1974)
- Vampire Circus (1972)
- Vampire Lovers (1970)
- Horror of Dracula (1958)
- Salem's Lot (1979)
- Dracula (1931)
- Interview with the Vampire (1994)
- Fright Night (1985)
- Blade (1998)
- Subspecies 2 (1993)
- Planet of the Vampires (1965)
Wan also included the most recent horror project that he produced on the list, which is the 2024 vampire movie Salem's Lot. You can stream this movie now on Max with a subscription.
What are some of your favorite vampire films?
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