Regularly global film companies present horror films to viewers, which, thanks to modern special effects, should scare even the bravest. But they do not always get this, and many fans of horror films prefer time-tested paintings. According to viewers, old films about vampires and other evil spooked goosebumps, despite the weak special effects. Poor quality picture rather became a plus, making the scenes more gloomy and scary. The article provides a list of the most popular old films about vampires, which is composed in ascending order (from oldest to newest).
"Nosferatu. Symphony of Horror" (1922)
The picture was released almost a hundred years ago, in 1922. The film is black and white, dumb. Thanks to modern technology, it was possible to add some new colors, but it is still without sound.
Old films about vampires, as a rule, were shot according to the books of famous writers. That's Nosferatu. Symphony of Horror, based on the novel Dracula, written by Bram Stoker. The main characters of the film were Hutter and Orlok (Nosferatu). Hutter is a real estate agent and must go to Count Orlock’s castle.
Of course, not with modern technology and a beautiful picture, old films about vampires attract the viewer. "Nosferatu. Symphony of Horror" is famous for the game of actors who without words could convey all emotions and feelings. In those years, the picture so impressed the audience that for a long time they considered Orlok a real vampire.
Without a single hair on his head, with long hooked fingers, sharp ears, a strange gait, the Count is now able to scare worse than any monster created using computer programs.
Reviews from many viewers indicate that a careful viewing reveals the hidden message of the film, and for some time it turns into an obsessive nightmare. Some moviegoers, according to them, are even scared to move in the dark around their own home.
Old vampire films delight many. "Nosferatu. Symphony of Horror" has been popular for many decades, and Count Orlock has become an example for many actors playing the role of vampires. The creators of the picture were able to scare the audience without special effects and huge budgets.
"Martin" (1977)
A very interesting film from a director who specializes in werewolves rather than vampires. The film was released in 1978 and surprised many viewers with a non-standard approach to shooting.
The picture tells about the vampire Martin. But do not expect to see a black cloak, pale skin, fangs - in general, all that characterizes the ghoul. Yes, he is an unusual vampire who is not afraid of garlic, sun and holy water. Only now he will not refuse blood. Those around him even consider him not quite sound on his head. There is only one old man who does not think so. He is convinced that Martin is his brother, who is already 84 years old.
The guy does not remember anything and begins to work in the shop of the old man Where. The owner only addresses him to Nosferatu. Over time, Martin has fragmentary memories. In the film, they are represented by black and white flashbacks. It turns out that vampirism went to the main character by inheritance. Martin meets a middle-aged woman who is suffering from depression. He falls in love with her, overcoming shyness and thirst for blood. But can a vampire control herself for a long time?
"Once Bitten" (1985)
Everyone is used to the fact that films about vampires are necessarily shot in the horror genre. What about the comedy, and even with Jim Carrey in the title role? Released in 1985, “Once Bitten” did not scare, but laughed at thousands of spectators.
The action takes place in the 80s. The countess of vampires turned four hundred years old, and she is still young and beautiful. The reason for this is the blood of virgins, whom she lures into her nets. Mark is America’s last virgin. Together with his girlfriend, he spends time in a nightclub and hopes to lose this "stigma". The countess notices the young man and invites him to her home. Mark is happy with this proposal and without second thoughts sets off with a new girlfriend. After a stormy night, our hero suddenly became afraid of the sun's rays and eat raw meat. But the story cannot end there, because the countess needs to drink the young man’s blood twice. Get out of an unpleasant situation Mark will help his girlfriend.
The Young Vampire (1987)
Jeremy Capello is the most ordinary teenager who dreams of a huge mansion and a beautiful girl. One day he meets a pretty woman who invites a boy to his home. What more could you ask for? However, nothing friends envied Jeremy. The girl turns out to be a vampire and bites into the finger of a schoolboy to quench her thirst. Then strange things begin to happen to him: the skin turned pale, the sun's rays are difficult to tolerate. All fans of vampire movies already knew what Jeremy had become. But he does not despair: he is saved from the sun by means of glasses, quenches thirst with pig blood, makes vampire friends. It also scares people with its new abilities.
"Interview with the Vampire" (1994)
Many of the best films about vampires and werewolves that have passed the test of time have already become classics of feature films. One such painting is The Interview with the Vampire.
The film is based on the novel of the same name. In the center of the plot is Louisiana Creole Louis, who turned into a vampire. Two centuries later, he decides to tell the story of his life to a reporter. He talks about who turned him into a ghoul and how he tried not to do all sorts of horrors.
Old movies about vampires quite often cannot be remembered for the vibrant play of the actors. "Interview with the Vampire" was an exception. Each role is performed at height, and especially Tom Cruise and Kirsten Dunst are especially good.
The film received a lot of positive reviews and reviews from critics, as well as several major awards. Today it is classified as a classic vampire movie.
From Dusk Till Dawn (1995)
You can safely ignore many old films about vampires, werewolves and other undead, but you can not say at least a few flattering words about the cult picture of Robert Rodriguez.
The film was released 20 years ago and told the audience about the brothers Seth and Richard. They robbed a bank and try to hide from the police. On the way, the priest and his children fall into hostages. Not far from the US border, the guys decided to stop and spend the night in one of the bars. Could they think what awaits them here ... Only one night separates them from the freedom of the brothers, but can they survive it in the vampire den?
Good for those times special effects, amazing acting and a unique storyline made "From Dusk Till Dawn" one of the most famous films about ghouls. Other best films about vampires, whose rating we are trying to make, cannot boast of black humor and interesting dialogues.
The film brought several awards to the actors and the director and opened the way to great cinema, and viewers are reviewing it today.
Blade (1998)
A huge number of viewers around the world prefer precisely horror films about vampires. The list of horror stories that talk about ghouls is quite long, but there are few high-quality and really interesting paintings. “Blade” was released in 1998 and hit the first lines of the rating. The film was exciting and very realistic. Computer graphics and the efforts of the creators made him very bloody, so the faint of heart is better not to watch it.
In the center of the plot is a half-blood vampire. He does not know the problems of habitual ghouls: he does not drink blood, he is not afraid of the sun. At the same time, he has excellent dexterity and strength, which helps him brutally crack down on vampires.
Even the best films about vampires and werewolves suffer from inconsistencies in the plot. In the "Blade" there are quite a few of them, so you can close your eyes to some shortcomings. The rest of the picture, judging by the reviews of fans of such projects, is good. But, as already mentioned, it is better for the faint of heart to leave the hall. There are many scary moments and scenes with blood and other unsightly things like internal organs.
"Vampires" (1998)
Is there an old Chinese movie about vampires? Are the inhabitants of the Middle Kingdom noticed in the creation of such paintings? Perhaps, but ... we have not found this. There is a film "Vampires", shot by the Americans and Japanese, although for some reason many put the Chinese in their place.
The film tells about undead hunters. Jack Crowe runs a squad that exterminates ghouls around the world. The Vatican sends brave men to New Mexico, where the nest of evil spirits is located. The team uses a very inhumane method to deal with all the bloodsuckers, except for one. The mighty Valek survives the massacre and is about to take revenge. A vampire attacks a brothel, where hunters celebrated victory. Survived Jack, his friend and stripper, who was bitten. Only she can find a trace of a ghoul so that Crow can pay off Valek for the death of her friends.
"Vampires" have already entered the world classics of cinema and have earned a lot of positive reviews from the audience.