
Every once in a while, showbiz becomes a highlight season, thanks to blockbusters that defy odds. Although several releases have turned out to be box office draws this year, none sank their teeth with a frenzy like Ryan Coogler’s Sinners
, starring Michael B. Jordan. Once the vampire calling took over theaters, rave reviews flooded in, and all hell broke loose. But what happens to those who are already done and dusted with Sinners
? Well, the entertainment capital comes to the rescue.
For those who have flipped the page of Sinners
and still crave more, here are 5 must-watch vampire titles to satisfy the horror cravings right away.
Interview with the Vampire (1994)
Interview with the Vampire
is Neil Jordan’s gothic horror film based on Anne Rice’s 1976 eponymous novel. The film is framed like a present-day interview, in which Louise tells the story of his vampire-esque transformation at the hands of Lestat in 1971, to a San Francisco reporter
. The film chronicles Louise and Lestat’s time together and how they converted young Claudia into a vampire.
Interview with the Vampire:
Christian Slater, Tom Cruise, Kristen Dunst, Antonio Banderas , Brad Pitt. pic.twitter.com/p2tTLKAv19— Film_Facts’ 🎥 (@talkiefacts) September 11, 2017
Interview with the Vampire
stars Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Antonio Banderas, Stephen Rea, Kirsten Dunst, and Christian Slater, among others.
From Dusk till Dawn (1996)
From Dusk till Dawn
is a Robert Rodriguez-directed action horror film written by Quentin Tarantino from a concept and story by Robert Kurtzman. The film follows a pair of criminal brothers who take a family captive to cross Mexico, only to find themselves trapped in a saloon, fighting for life against a horde of vampires.
28 years ago today #FromDuskTillDawn released in movie theaters! #RazorCharlie pic.twitter.com/i1biTA9GVw
— Danny Trejo (@officialDannyT) January 19, 2024
From Dusk till Dawn
stars Harvey Keitel, George Clooney, Tarantino, Ernest Liu, and Juliette Lewis, among others.
Underworld (2003)
Underworld
is Len Wiseman’s feature film directorial debut. The action horror flick stars Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Michael Sheen, Shane Brolly, Erwin Leder, and Bill Nighy. Underworld centers on the story of vampires and werewolves.
The war between vampires and werewolves has been raging for centuries — can these two change that?
Kate Beckinsale & Scott Speedman star in Underworld. Now on Netflix. pic.twitter.com/Ze1sqKILNz
— Netflix (@netflix) February 15, 2023
It follows Selene, a vampire version of the Grim Reaper who hunts Lycans. However, she starts feeling for a human targeted by the Lycans. After the person is bitten by a Lycan, she is put in a tough spot about whether to do her duty and finish the Lycan or go against her community and save him.
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While Sinners
will be back with a streaming debut on Max
, until then, here are a few other titles to watch for the vampire feels.
30 Days of Night (2007)
30 Days of Night
is David Slade’s horror film based on the comic book series of the same name. The film stars Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, Danny Huston, Ben Foster, Mark Boone Junior, and Mark Rendell, among others. 30 Days of Night
takes place in an Alaskan town brimming with vampires as it enters a 30-day-long polar night.
Since Josh Hartnett is trending, this is just a reminder to watch one of the greatest vampire films..
30 Days of Night pic.twitter.com/o857Oqun7f
— Hologram H (@HmJileswrites) April 19, 2024
The film’s success resulted in a franchise which followed up with Blood Trails, Dust to Dust,
and Dark Days
.
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
is a Farsi-language American western horror film. Ana Lily Amirpour wrote and directed the flick, starring Sheila Vand, Arash Marandi, Mozhan Marnò, Marshall Manesh, and Dominic Rains.
A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014) dir. Ana Lily Amirpour pic.twitter.com/ulEKIr3hSk
— The Cinegogue (@TheCinegogue) October 27, 2020
It takes place in the Iranian ghost town of Bad City. The story revolves around a skateboarding vampire who preys on abusive men in Tehran, Iran, while wearing a chador, a man who tries to help an adult worker from an attack, the adult worker, and Hossein
.
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Have you watched these vampire flicks? Let us know in the comments below!