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Vampires

1998·Movie
1h 48min·R
IMDb6.1Metacritic426.4Rotten Tomatoes43%47%

Where to watch

YouTube TVCriterion

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What's your score?

Your score

Vampires fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8
  • Scare8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness4
  • Catharsis4
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

Prepare for the dawn.

The church enlists a team of vampire-hunters to hunt down and destroy a group of vampires searching for an ancient relic that will allow them to exist in sunlight.
VampiresAction HorrorMonster HuntReligious HorrorFast-PacedBloodyCult Classic90s Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
John Carpenter, Christian P. Della Penna, Benu Bhandari
Written by:
Don Jakoby, John Steakley
Produced by:
Reuben Cannon, Sandy King, Cheryl Miller
Composed by:
John Carpenter, Christopher Flick, Zeke Richardson

Sequels and Prequels

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Media

Questions about Vampires

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Vampires legally?

YouTube TVCriterion

Vampires is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Vampires worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Vampires rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Vampires?

1 h 48 min

Vampires runs 1 h 48 min.

Is Vampires based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Vampires?

Critics43
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Vampires higher (57) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Vampires a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$20 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $20 million worldwide, 1.0 times its budget.

What language is Vampires in?

EnglishLatin

It was made in English, with some Latin. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Vampires?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Vampires in 71 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Vampires use?

Shotguns Are Just BetterEvil OverlookerEvil OverlookerTwo Shots from Behind the BarI Will Find YouHoist by His Own PetardDefeat Equals ExplosionHeroic SacrificeRazor-Sharp HandFeral VampiresMercy LeadMighty Whiteyand 152 more

TV Tropes lists 164 storytelling tropes for Vampires, including Shotguns Are Just Better, Evil Overlooker, Evil Overlooker.