The best vampire movies and shows, ranked

62 vampire titles from the recognizable third of the CouchRot catalog, ranked by quality and fame. Every page carries scare, gore, violence and emotional-weight tags, plus where to stream in the US.

1. 1The Vampire Diaries (2009) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Two vampire brothers share an obsession with a mysterious woman, echoing a century-old, ruthless romance.Max · Peacock
2. 2The Originals (2013) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Millennia-old vampires reclaim their city with darkly comic vengeance in this gritty, suspenseful, epic drama.Prime Video · Peacock
3. 3Adventure Time (2010) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-PGWhimsical escapades unfold in a mystical land, blending absurdist humor with wholesome, surreal adventures.Hulu · Max
4. 4Legacies (2018) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Young witches, vampires, and werewolves navigate impulses and destiny at a supernatural boarding school.Netflix
5. 5Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A chosen girl battles supernatural evil with brisk, darkly-comic wit and heartwarming, campy whimsy.Hulu
6. 6Sinners (2025)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RTwin brothers return home to a darkly comic, surreal evil as the suspense builds with gritty action.Max87
7. 7Interview with the Vampire (1994)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RAn ancient vampire intimately recounts centuries of melancholy, dark hunger, and darkly-comic betrayals.Max
8. 8Nosferatu (1922)Properly scary · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · NRA chilling, slow-burn fantasy of a Transylvanian count and a real estate deal gone bleakly wrong.Prime Video · AMC+ · Kanopy
9. 9Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RAn ancient evil journeys to London, chasing a love that transcends centuries with chilling romance.Pluto TV
10. 10What We Do in the Shadows (2019) · seriesLight gore · measured · TV-MAAncient vampires navigate modern Staten Island, their nightly squabbles and absurd antics captured in a witty, campy mockumentary.Hulu
11. 11What We Do in the Shadows (2014)Mildly scary · light gore · measured · RVampire housemates navigate modern life's absurdities with darkly comic wit and whimsical, undead charm.
12. 12Penny Dreadful (2014) · seriesProperly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MALiterary monsters lurk in the grimy, gaslit shadows of Victorian London, weaving a bleak, suspenseful drama.Paramount+
13. 13Let the Right One In (2008)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA bullied boy finds chilling intimacy and melancholy friendship with a mysterious, unaging child.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
14. 14Angel (1999) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A soulful vampire battles supernatural threats in a gritty Los Angeles, relentlessly seeking his own redemption.Hulu · Tubi
15. 15True Blood (2008) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAVampires emerge from the shadows, sparking a darkly comedic, pulpy battle for coexistence.Hulu · Max
16. 16Hotel Transylvania (2012)No gore · brisk · PGDracula juggles monster guests and a human interloper at his lavish, briskly paced resort for a heartwarming birthday.Paramount+ · YouTube (free)
17. 17From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · brisk · RKidnapping brothers find their seedy Mexican bar hideout is a bloody, raunchy, and campy den of vampires.Paramount+ · MGM+
18. 18A Discovery of Witches (2018) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA forbidden romance between a witch and a vampire ignites an atmospheric, suspenseful quest through a magical world.Netflix · AMC+ · Hoopla
19. 19The Strain (2014) · seriesProperly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA relentless viral outbreak in New York City unleashes an ancient evil, chilling humanity's fight for survival.Hulu · AMC+
20. 20Midnight Mass (2021) · seriesProperly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA dying island community experiences chilling miracles and ominous mysteries as a charismatic priest arrives.Netflix
21. 21Shadowhunters (2016) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-14Brisk action and epic fantasy collide as demon hunters race to save the world and a missing mother.Hulu
22. 22Blade (1998)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RA half-mortal warrior uses martial arts and dark humor to battle an underground vampire army.
23. 23Underworld (2003)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RA vampire warrior falls for a peace-loving werewolf, igniting a centuries-old war with pulpy, brisk action.Starz
24. 24Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)Light gore · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · RAn ancient, melancholy romance unfolds, disturbed by a wild sister, in a dreamlike, intimate, slow-burn drama.Tubi
25. 25Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)Mildly scary · brisk · PGA brisk, campy family reunion brings a collision of old-school monsters and modern-day fun.Netflix
26. 26The Lost Boys (1987)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RCampy blood fiends lure a newcomer into their thrall, prompting a darkly comic rescue mission.
27. 27Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2022)No gore · brisk · PGMonsters become humans and a human becomes a monster, creating wholesome, brisk, global, family-friendly chaos.Prime Video
28. 28Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation (2018)No gore · brisk · PGA monster family vacation on a cruise ship becomes a whimsical, briskly-paced, and broadly funny adventure.Netflix
29. 29The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Vampire clans unite to protect a child from a false allegation, leading to a melancholy, suspenseful confrontation.Peacock
30. 30Twilight (2008)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A human girl falls for a mysterious vampire, igniting a dreamlike romance fraught with melancholy and suspense.Peacock
31. 31Blade II (2002)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA relentless, high-octane alliance forms to battle grotesque new predators in a gritty, pulpy world.
32. 32Nosferatu (2024)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA haunting gothic romance unfolds as a terrifying vampire's obsession casts a bleak, chilling shadow.Hulu
33. 33Fright Night (1985)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA teenager's new neighbor is a vampire, leading to a brisk, darkly comic, and suspenseful suburban nightmare.Tubi
34. 34Dracula Untold (2014)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A heroic prince embraces dark powers, becoming a legendary monster to protect his family in an epic, gritty battle.Prime Video
35. 35Underworld: Evolution (2006)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RVampires and Lycans clash in a gritty, brisk thriller as two bloodlines unite to unlock ancient secrets.Starz
36. 36Let Me In (2010)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA bullied boy finds chilling friendship with a mysterious girl, their bond deepening amidst bleak secrets.Starz · Kanopy · Hoopla
37. 37Van Helsing (2004)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A legendary monster slayer battles Dracula and Frankenstein's monster in a pulpy, epic adventure.Prime Video · Starz
38. 38Blood Red Sky (2021)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavyA mother with a dark secret unleashes her inner monster to save her son from hijackers on a transatlantic flight.Netflix
39. 39Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA courageous Lycan warrior fights for freedom against a brutal Vampire king in an epic, gritty battle.Starz
40. 40Day Shift (2022)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RA vampire hunter in LA races against time to pay for his kid's tuition in this darkly comic, brisk thriller.Netflix
41. 41The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011)Light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A newlywed's romantic bliss turns to melancholy as betrayals and tragedies threaten her epic new life.Peacock
42. 42The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A love triangle ignites an ancient war as a malicious vampire seeks revenge amidst mysterious killings.Peacock · Pluto TV
43. 43Van Helsing (2016) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A resurrected vampire hunter with unique powers leads humanity's gritty fight against a world overrun by the undead.Prime Video · The Roku Channel · Fandango at Home (free)
44. 44The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA ship's crew endures a bleak, suspenseful voyage as a chilling, merciless presence hunts them nightly.Peacock · Fandango at Home (free)
45. 45Dracula (2020) · seriesProperly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14An ancient evil plots against Victorian London as suspenseful, gritty drama unfolds with chilling atmosphere.Netflix
46. 46The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An ordinary teenager discovers a hidden lineage of demon-fighting angels in a brisk, epic urban fantasy.Netflix · YouTube (free)
47. 47Abigail (2024)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RA darkly-comic kidnapping turns pulpy and suspenseful as criminals discover their ballerina hostage is a monster.
48. 48Underworld: Awakening (2012)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RA vampire warrior awakens to a human war against immortals, fighting for her species' survival against new Lycans.Starz
49. 49Dark Shadows (2012)Mildly scary · light gore · measured · PG-13A centuries-old vampire awakens to 1970s whimsy, bringing darkly comic chaos to his eccentric descendants.
50. 5030 Days of Night (2007)Terrifying · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn Alaskan town endures a month of darkness and a relentless vampire assault, leaving a chilling, bleak struggle for survival.
51. 51The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A heartbroken human finds solace with a werewolf, but a vampire's return ignites a dangerous, ancient conflict.Peacock
52. 52Renfield (2023)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RA vampire's familiar breaks free from his toxic boss with the help of a very angry traffic cop.Peacock · Fandango at Home (free)
53. 53Salem's Lot (1979) · seriesProperly scary · light gore · measured · TV-PGA writer's homecoming unearths a chilling mystery as a town slowly succumbs to an ancient evil.
54. 54Daybreakers (2010)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA blood shortage forces vampires to farm humans while a researcher secretly develops a cure for the plague.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
55. 55Fright Night (2011)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA teenager's suspicions about his new neighbor lead to a darkly comic and briskly paced vampire hunt.
56. 56Vampire Academy (2014)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13Two best friends navigate a supernatural boarding school where royal vampires and guardians clash with broad, brisk humor.Hoopla · Tubi
57. 57Morbius (2022)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A desperate gamble to cure a rare blood disorder creates a pulpy, gritty, and suspenseful sci-fi action hero.Prime Video · Disney+
58. 58Blade: Trinity (2004)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA relentless, gritty hunt for ancient vampires unfolds with darkly comic wit and pulpy action.
59. 59Underworld: Blood Wars (2016)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RA vampire death dealer battles betrayals and ancient enemies, fighting a brutal war for survival and ultimate sacrifice.Hulu
60. 60Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RA young Lincoln dedicates his life to a brutal, pulpy war against vampires and their human allies.Max
61. 61Priest (2011)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · PG-13A warrior priest breaks sacred vows, hunting vampires across a pulpy wasteland to save his kidnapped niece.Starz
62. 62Ultraviolet (2006)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Genetically enhanced warriors fight a gritty, high-octane war for survival in a relentless, pulpy future.

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