The 32 Best Vampire Movies of All Time

Somehow, vampires are sexy, scary, and scintillating all at the same time, as are excellent vampire movies. The mythical and terrifying creatures are often mentioned in the same breath as witches, zombies, and werewolves, but vampires have a lane all their own. And while the first vampire that many of us heard mentioned was Count Dracula, many cultures around the world have their version of a blood sucking creature that feeds on animals and/or people.

As the actress Tilda Swinton explained to Wired upon the release of her vampire flick Only Lovers Left Alive, our attraction to vampires is really a no-brainer. "Of course it's immortality," she said, "but I also think it's the concept of the outsider, the feeling of humans who live up or down or sideways to society. Part of the vampire trope is there being no reflection when you look in the mirror; that feeling of there being no trace is really attractive."

Halloween is the perfect time to explore the best of the iconic vampire genre. There's more out there than just Twilight or Interview with a Vampire. Vampire movies range from the textbook gothic and gory to the comedic and light-hearted. There's something for everyone in the blood-sucking canon. For your viewing pleasure, take a look at some of the best vampire movies of all time, from familiar classics to newer, crazier, and even bloodier flicks.