Nosferatu (1922): Directed by F. W. Murnau, this silent German Expressionist horror film is considered a classic vampire movie. It is an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula."
Dracula (1931): The definitive adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel, directed by Tod Browning and starring Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula. It is considered one of the greatest horror movies of all time.
The Bride of Frankenstein (1935): Another classic horror film from the Universal Monsters series. It follows the events of "Frankenstein" and introduces Elsa Lanchester as the Bride of Frankenstein.
The Lost Boys (1987): A stylish vampire film starring Jason Patric, Kiefer Sutherland, and Dianne Wiest. It blends horror, comedy, and coming-of-age elements.
Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992): A lavish and visually stunning adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Gary Oldman as Count Dracula.
Interview with the Vampire (1994): A critically acclaimed adaptation of Anne Rice's novel of the same name, starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Antonio Banderas, and Kirsten Dunst.
From Dusk till Dawn (1996): A Quentin Tarantino-written and Robert Rodriguez-directed action-horror film that blends vampire and heist movie elements.
Blade (1998): A Marvel Comics adaptation starring Wesley Snipes as a vampire hunter who is part vampire himself. The movie popularized the subgenre of vampire hunting and action-packed vampire films.
Let the Right One In (2008): A critically praised Swedish horror film about a young boy who befriends a vampire girl. The movie has gained international recognition for its atmospheric tone and emotional depth.
Thirst (2009): A South Korean vampire film directed by Park Chan-wook, known for his stylized visuals and complex storytelling. It focuses on a priest who transforms into a vampire.
Only Lovers Left Alive (2013): A vampire drama directed by Jim Jarmusch, starring Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston as two centuries-old vampires living in Detroit. The film explores themes of loneliness, love, and music.
These movies represent some of the best achievements in vampire cinema, offering a variety of styles, narratives, and interpretations of the vampire mythos.