The greatest female vampires in television and movie history include blood-sucking women from Swedish horror films, classic cult TV shows, and critically acclaimed independent movies. Vampires have always been an important part of TV and movies, and even earlier, books like Dracula were capturing the public’s imagination with their tales of dangerous, hungry, and alluring creatures of the night. When most people think of vampires, they likely think of those strong male figures, such as the aforementioned Vlad Dracula or the vampire Lestat or Blade from the MCU.
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However, some of the earliest depictions of vampires were actually women. Even before Bram Stoker’s Dracula inspired numerous movies, vampires in fiction were often described as women. The 1797 short story, The Bride of Corinth, by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is one of the earliest examples of vampires in fiction and tells the tale of an undead woman who stalks her former lover. There are numerous female vampires in fiction, particularly in the 21st century, and the best of them are equal parts frightening and beguiling.
20 Ernessa Bloch (The Moth Diaries)
Lily Cole
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The Moth Diaries is a 2011 Gothic horror film based on the 2002 novel of the same name by Rachel Klein. At an exclusive boarding school, 16-year-old Rebecca Cantor (Sarah Bolger) begins to suspect that a new student, Ernessa Bloch (Lily Cole), is a vampire. While studying the short story Carmilla, Rebccea begins to notice eerie similarities between Ernessa and the female vampire in Sheridan Le Fanu’s Gothic horror novel.
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The vampire movies that proliferated in the ‘70s weren’t your run-of-the-mill graveyard spookfests. The medieval monster got noticeably…freakier.
While The Moth Diaries did not receive widespread acclaim, it’s an unnervingly dark and creepy story about grief and how easily lonely people can be manipulated when they are mourning. Ernessa is a particularly sadistic vampire and her delight in terrorizing Rebecca, specifically, is cruel and frightening. She doesn’t jump out of dark corners and hunt Rebecca, instead, Ernessa tries to force others to commit violence for her.
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19 Izabela (I Like Bats)
Katarzyna Walter
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I Like Bats is a Polish black comedy horror by director Grzegorz Warchoł. The film stars Izabela (Katarzyna Walter), a vampire who works at her aunt’s curio shop during the day, and at night, hunts the men in town. When she encounters psychiatrist Rudolf (Marek Barbasiewicz), she falls in love and decides she no longer wants to give in to her vampiric urges. She and a skeptical Rudolf engage in therapy to uncover what’s really driving Izabela, and if she is a vampire after all.
Izabela is a delightfully oddball female vampire who seems just at home sucking blood out of unsuspecting men as she does selling knick-knacks to those who visit her store.
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Izabela is a delightfully oddball female vampire who seems just at home sucking blood out of unsuspecting men as she does selling knick-knacks to those who visit her store. Romance is a key part of many vampire movies and TV shows, but in I Like Bats, it takes center stage, as if the movie is supposed to be viewed as a romantic comedy. Walter makes her a lovable protagonist who actually seems like she’ll get a happy ending.
18 Dezzy (Bliss)
Dora Madison
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The 2019 horror movie Bliss from director Joe Begos stars Dora Madison as Dezzy, an artist struggling with creative block. She takes an experimental drug known as “bliss” which has the side effect of making her overcome with bloodlust. While Dezzy gets the inspiration she needs, she also descends into madness as she increasingly depends on the drug for her creative pursuits. Like the drug metaphor in Talk to Me, Dezzy’s dependence on “bliss” is a clear addiction analogy.
Madison does an excellent job as Dezzy, perfectly portraying the frustrated artist type who’s desperate for any sort of success. Dry and sardonic when off “bliss”, her pivot to raving and frenzied, whenever she takes the drugs, feels real and honest. It’s a frightening portrayal of a vampire, but also one that’s incredibly sympathetic considering what’s driving her behavior.
Bliss Horror
Bliss is a psychological horror film directed by Joe Begos, starring Dora Madison as Dezzy, a talented but struggling artist who spirals into insanity after using a hallucinogenic drug. As Dezzy’s sanity unravels, she descends into a violent frenzy fueled by addiction and creative desperation, grappling with nightmarish forces that drive her towards self-destruction.
Director Joe Begos Release Date September 27, 2019 Cast Dora Madison , Tru Collins , Rhys Wakefield , Jeremy Gardner , George Wendt , Chris L. McKenna , Rachel Avery , Abraham Benrubi , Graham Skipper , Mark Beltzman , Jesse Merlin , Matt Mercer , Josh Ethier , Jackson Birnbaum , Susan Slaughter , Erin Braswell , Simone Wasserman , Kristin Lorenz , Har Mar Superstar Expand
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17 Santánico Pandemonium (From Dusk Till Dawn)
Salma Hayek
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From Dusk Till Dawn essentially changes genres halfway through the movie, first starting out as a gonzo crime film that quickly becomes something much more supernatural. In the film, the brothers Seth (George Clooney) and Richie Gecko (Quentin Tarantino) are on the run after robbing a liquor store. They hide out in a strip club, but unbeknownst to them, the bar, and the village it’s in, are home to a legion of vampires leading the Gecko brothers and the other surviving humans to fight to survive the night.
One of the strippers at the bar the Geckos go to is named Santánico Pandemonium (Salma Hayek), a talented exotic dancer who prefers to wear a snake around her shoulder while she performs. Hayek is mesmerizing as Pandemonium, and she plays the vampire/dancer with such grace and steely-eyed confidence, that it’s not hard to believe she’s likely centuries old.
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From Dusk Till Dawn is a horror movie directed by Robert Rodriguez and written by Quentin Tarantino. It follows criminal brothers Seth and Richie Gecko (George Clooney and Tarantino), who take a family hostage in a bar that turns out to be a haven for vampires. The film also stars Harvey Keitel, Juliette Lewis, and Salma Hayek, and has since become a cult classic.
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16 Elizabeth Johnson (American Horror Story: Hotel)
Lady Gaga
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American Horror Story: Hotel is the fifth season of the beloved American Horror Story TV franchise. Hotel is centered on the Hotel Cortez in Los Angeles, a hotel that has been the site of numerous strange and grisly occurrences over the years. The employees and guests of Hotel Cortez all harbor secrets and mysteries that generally are dangerous for anyone else to learn. Lady Gaga appears as Elizabeth Johnson, or, The Countess, the owner of the hotel.
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The Countess is actually a vampire and, in her past life, she loved basking in the spotlight. By becoming a vampire, she found a way to ensure her looks never left her and that she would always be the center of attention. The Countess does not have fangs, instead draining her victims the old-fashioned way, with a blade. Lady Gaga perfectly balances the alluring nature and hidden evil of Elizabeth.
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19 6.8/10 American Horror Story HorrorAnthologyThriller Sci-FiFantasyMystery
American Horror Story is a Horror Anthology series created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. The franchise has seen stars like Connie Britton, Jessica Lange, Denis O’Hare, Zachary Quinto, Evan Peters, and Dylan McDermott. Each season follows a new premise and spans an array of horror genres like witches, ghosts, serial killers, and more.
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15 Alice Cullen (Twilight)
Ashley Greene
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The Twilight Saga is filled with vampires of all temperaments and feelings toward humans. As a Cullen, Alice (Ashley Greene) has sworn off humans as food. She’s also been gifted with clairvoyant and precognitive abilities that have helped her save Bella (Kristen Stewart) and the other Cullen’s numerous times. Her relationship with Bella is a particularly strong one, and she happily welcomes Bella into the family when Edward (Robert Pattinson) brings her home.
While other characters in the Twilight Saga can be brooding, Alice is always chipper and positive, often playing with the other members of the family and generally trying to make the best of any situation. Bella is in a dangerous position for most of Twilight, but Alice shows her, and the audience, that there can be joy and love even as a vampire.
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Based on Stephenie Meyer’s book of the same name, Twilight follows Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), who falls madly in love with Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), who she soon finds out is a vampire. Falling in love with her at the same time, Edward and Bella must overcome obstacles to preserve their forbidden relationship.
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14 Queen Akasha (Queen Of The Damned)
Aaliyah
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Queen of the Damned is based on the third book in Anne Rice’s The Vampire Chronicles and was adapted in 2002 by Michael Rymer. This stand-alone sequel to Interview with the Vampire follows the vampire Lestat (Stuart Townsend) who accidentally awakens the first vampire, Akasha, played by the late singer, Aaliyah. Akasha, an Egyptian queen, is the progenitor of all vampires, and she serves as the main antagonist in the film.
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Fierce, alluring, and impossibly prepared for any and all threats against her, Akasha lives up to her hallowed history. Aaliyah’s performance is particularly affecting now, considering she tragically passed away in a plane crash soon after filming, but even without that backstory, her performance is the most impressive part of the film. Akasha is equal parts magnetic and unnerving, making for a memorable on-screen combination.
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7/10 Queen of the Damned RDramaFantasyHorror
Queen of the Damned is a horror film directed by Michael Rymer, based on the third novel of Anne Rice’s The Vampire Chronicles series. The film stars Stuart Townsend as the vampire Lestat, who becomes a rock star and awakens the ancient queen Akasha, played by Aaliyah. As Lestat grapples with his newfound fame, Akasha sets her sights on ruling the world.
Director Michael Rymer Release Date February 22, 2002 Cast Stuart Townsend , Marguerite Moreau , Aaliyah , Vincent Perez , Paul McGann , Lena Olin , Christian Manon , Claudia Black Runtime 101 Minutes
13 Ysabeau De Clermont (A Discovery Of Witches)
Lindsay Duncan
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A Discovery of Witches is a British fantasy series based on the All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness and named for the first book in the series. In the show, which premiered in 2018, a reluctant witch, Diana Bishop (Teresa Palmer), and a friendly vampire, Matthew Clairmont (Matthew Goode), work together to protect and uncover the secrets of a magical book. Lindsay Duncan plays Ysabeau de Clermont, Matthew’s mother and the matriarch of the vampire clan.
Matthew goes by both “Clairmont” and “Clermont” in
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Ysabeau turned Matthew into a vampire to save his life when he fell off a roof as a child and was about to die from his injuries. While she has a historic hatred of witches, she accepts Diana’s help and even protects her on occasion. Ysabeau is elegant, regal, and warm-hearted beneath her stiff exterior, providing a much different look at vampire family life than other vampire shows and movies.
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9/10 A Discovery of Witches Drama
Beginning in 2018, A Discovery of Witches is a Fantasy television series that ran for three seasons until 2022. The series stars Teresa Palmer and Matthew Goode and revolves around a vampire and a witch that must work together to defeat all manner or magical creatures.
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12 Katerina Petrova (The Vampire Diaries)
Nina Dobrev
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Katerina Petrova, or Katherine Pierce as she is most commonly known in The Vampire Diaries, was originally exiled to England after giving birth to a baby out of wedlock. There, she fell under the influence of a nobleman who intended to make a blood sacrifice of her, which she circumvented by being turned into a vampire, making her blood useless for the sacrifice. She survived for 500 years before meeting the Salvatore brothers and turning them as well.
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She eventually ended up in Hell for her crimes on Earth, but ever the schemer, she eventually became Queen of Hell. An incredibly smart and dangerous vampire, Katerina always seems to have the upper hand and, even when she’s down, she’s not out. A major antagonist in multiple seasons of The Vampire Diaries, Katerina is one of the biggest villains the show has in its rogues’ gallery.
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28 9.9/10 The Vampire Diaries HorrorFantasyDrama
Based on the novels by L.J. Smith, The Vampire Diaries is a story about the developing love triangle between Elena Gilbert and two vampiric brothers, Stefan and Damon Salvatore. Set in the town of Mystic Falls, Virginia, the show follows the trio from high school through college as they battle for one another’s affection.
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11 Mavis (Hotel Transylvania)
Selena Gomez
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The Hotel Transylvania movies, originally directed by legendary animator Genndy Tartakovsky, combine all the elements of classic Universal monster lore and goofy Adam Sandler-style comedy for something incredibly memorable and fun for kids as well as adult audiences. The films follow Count Dracula (Sandler), the owner of the titular hotel. He works there with his family, which includes his daughter Mavis (Selena Gomez).
Mavis is a funny, smart, and caring vampire who falls in love with a human, much to her father’s disappointment. Watching her grow from a sheltered number one daughter to a loving and caring mother is one of the best parts of the Hotel Transylvania movie franchise. Her desire for independence is relatable to anyone who has felt smothered by an overzealous parent, who, in this case, just so happens to be one of the most famous monsters ever.
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Hotel Transylvania is a successful animated film franchise that centers around a hotel run by Count Dracula, where monsters can relax away from the human world. The series is known for its comedic take on classic monster characters and its family-friendly themes. The franchise has expanded beyond films into television, short films, and video games, becoming a staple in modern animated entertainment.
Created by Todd Durham Cast Adam Sandler , Selena Gomez , Andy Samberg , Kevin James , Steve Buscemi , David Spade , Fran Drescher , Molly Shannon , Keegan-Michael Key , Kathryn Hahn TV Show(s) Hotel Transylvania: The Series , Motel Transylvania
10 Eleanor Webb (Byzantium)
Saoirse Ronan
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In Byzantium, an adaptation of screenwriter Moira Buffini’s play, A Vampire Story, Eleanor Webb (Saoirse Ronan), a teenage vampire, and her mother Clara (Gemma Arterton) move to a seaside town in order to reconnect with their troubled pasts. However, the memories from their lives begin to come back in unexpected ways and their family bond begins to weaken in the face of uncomfortable truths that come to light.
Eleanor’s story is particularly emotional as she clearly wants to live her life out from the shadows, and experience the world as a real human, something she can never hope to do.
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It’s an incredibly moving and sensitive drama that happens to feature vampires in the lead roles. Along with the beautiful vistas and story, there are shocking moments of violence and bloodshed that keep the audience on their toes. Eleanor’s story is particularly emotional as she clearly wants to live her life out from the shadows, and experience the world as a real human, something she can never hope to do.
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Byzantium is a 2013 gothic horror film directed by Neil Jordan. It stars Saoirse Ronan and Gemma Arterton as a mother-daughter duo of vampires who seek refuge in a run-down coastal resort. As they establish their sanctuary, their dark past and centuries-old secrets threaten to unravel their precarious existence. The film combines elements of horror and drama, exploring themes of immortality and survival.
Director Neil Jordan Release Date June 28, 2013 Cast Gemma Arterton , Saoirse Ronan , Jonny Lee Miller Runtime 118 Minutes
9 Pam Swynford De Beaufort (True Blood)
Kristin Bauer Van Straten
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True Blood is the definitive vampire show for some viewers and many people may have first grown interested in the monsters because of the famous HBO TV show. The series is set in a world where vampires live out in the open, known to the world thanks to the invention of synthetic blood that they can drink. Pam Swynford de Beaufort (Kristin Bauer van Straten) was a brothel madam who made one of her clients, Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgård), turn her into a vampire.
The pair spent a century traveling the world together before settling down in Louisiana and opening up a nightclub. Pam is fiercely loyal to Eric and her prodigy, Tara (Rutina Wesley). She’s clever, dangerous, and happy to commit acts of violence and terror if it furthers her aims. Pam is the type of female vampire unsuspecting humans would rather not run into late at night.
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True Blood is a horror/fantasy drama series created by Alan Ball and starring Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, and Alexander Skarsgård. The series follows the life of Sookie Stackhouse, a waitress with telepathic powers that lives in a fictional town in Louisiana. In this town, a new synthetic “drug” has allowed vampires to escape their coffins and roam amongst the living.
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8 Selene (Underworld)
Kate Beckinsale
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The sprawling Underworld franchise primarily stars the vampire assassin, Selene (Kate Beckinsale), a “Death Dealer” who is at war with the Lycans, a race of werewolves that the vampires have always hated. Selene blames the Lycans for the death of her family but her loyalties are tested when she falls in love with Michael (Scott Speedman), a hybrid human who could possibly become the first vampire/Lycan mix.
With a tragic backstory, an awesome outfit, and a moving arc that sees her go from a cold-blooded killer to a true hero, Selene is one of the best examples of female vampires in movies.
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It’s the first film in the franchise that people are probably most aware of and the one that sets Kate Beckinsale up as a major action hero. It’s her steely demeanor and talent for physical acting that has made the franchise such a beloved horror series. She’s something of a female version of Blade from the MCU. With a tragic backstory, an awesome outfit, and a moving arc that sees her go from a cold-blooded killer to a true hero, Selene is one of the best examples of female vampires in movies.
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The Underworld franchise is a dark fantasy action-horror series that centers on the age-old war between vampires (Death Dealers) and werewolves (Lycans). The first film, Underworld (2003), introduced Selene, a vampire warrior, played by Kate Beckinsale, who uncovers conspiracies within the vampire hierarchy while battling the Lycans. Known for its stylized action sequences, gothic aesthetic, and complex lore, the series has expanded to include five films, a prequel, and an animated short film. Over the years, it has built a loyal fanbase with its exploration of the vampire-werewolf mythology and intricate family rivalries.
Created by Kevin Grevioux , Len Wiseman , Danny McBride Cast Kate Beckinsale , Scott Speedman , Michael Sheen , Bill Nighy , Theo James , Charles Dance , Rhona Mitra , Lara Pulver , Tobias Menzies
7 Miriam Blaylock (The Hunger)
Catherine Deneuve
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In The Hunger, a loose adaptation of the 1981 novel of the same name by Whitley Strieber, a strange love triangle forms between a human doctor, Sarah Roberts (Susan Sarandon), and a vampire couple, Miriam Blaylock (Catherine Deneuve) and John Blaylock (David Bowie). An erotic horror film, The Hunger stars Miriam, an ancient vampire who transforms her victims into vampires with the promise that they will live forever.
However, her most recent victim, John, is aging much more rapidly than expected. Tony Scott’s directorial debut, The Hunger has all the visual flair and artistry expected of the movie director. It also has many interesting themes regarding queerness, aging, and the way relationships develop over time, using the extended life of vampires as a metaphor. Miriam is ruthless in how she treats her partners but also filled with regret at the life she’s lived and the lovers she has destroyed over the years.
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The Hunger is a horror film directed by Tony Scott, starring Catherine Deneuve as the ancient vampire Miriam Blaylock and David Bowie as her lover, John. As John begins to rapidly age, they seek the help of a gerontologist, played by Susan Sarandon, leading to a complex and haunting story of eternal life and love. Based on the novel by Whitley Strieber, the film combines striking visuals with an atmospheric soundtrack.
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*Availability in US Director Tony Scott Release Date April 29, 1983 Cast Catherine Deneuve , David Bowie , Susan Sarandon , Cliff DeYoung , Beth Ehlers , Dan Hedaya , Rufus Collins , James Aubrey Runtime 96 Minutes
6 Eve (Only Lovers Left Alive)
Tilda Swinton
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Only Lovers Left Alive is a 2013 fantasy romantic drama from indie director Jim Jarmusch that stars Adam (Tom Hiddleston) and Eve (Tilda Swinton), a centuries-old vampire couple. The film depicts the differences between the pair of vampires, comparing Adam’s dislike of humanity and Eve’s appreciation of the world and everything they’ve seen in it. It’s a bloody film, but also a poignant and romantic one.
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Eve is much different than any female vampire character who has come before. She’s caring, nurturing, and, unlike most vampires who believe they have seen it all, showcases a love of knowledge and curiosity about the world. Even her feedings are done humanely, and she often argues that vampires should not kill humans and instead find other ways to drink blood more ethically. She’s a complex and intriguing female vampire for a unique and touching film.
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10/10 Only Lovers Left Alive rRomanceHorror
Only Lovers Left Alive is a romantic comedy and horror fantasy film written and directed by Jim Jarmusch. The movie stars Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston, focusing on two centuries-old vampires that live in the modern age thanks to their supply of blood from various sources.
Director Jim Jarmusch Release Date December 25, 2013 Cast Tom Hiddleston , Tilda Swinton Runtime 123minutes Budget $7 million See at AmazonSee at WalmartSee at Best Buy
5 Rose The Hat (Doctor Sleep)
Rebecca Ferguson
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Doctor Sleep is the sequel to Stephen King’s The Shining, set many years later (and written many years later). Since the events of The Shining, Danny Torrance (Ewan McGregor) has made a life for himself using his psychic powers to bring peace to elderly people living in hospice care. However, his psychic abilities have also alerted him to a new threat, the True Knot, a group of psychic vampires led by the top hat-wearing, Rose the Hat (Rebecca Ferguson).
Rose and her ilk are powerful psychics who need to feed on the essence of humans, which they call steam. This steam becomes more potent when the victim can “shine” and when they are being tortured. Rose is cruel, vicious, and tyrannical, but she’s also a good leader who the rest of the True Knot looks up to. Ferguson plays the arrogance of the millennia-old vampire with anger and loftiness, but also makes it obvious how desperate she is to survive just a little longer.
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Based on Stephen King’s book of the same name and the sequel to The Shining, Doctor Sleep follows an adult Danny Torrance (Ewan McGregor) as he confronts his past at the Overlook Hotel. When a young girl named Abra reaches out to Danny using the telepathic Shine, he learns that she is being hunted and reluctantly becomes her protector. With the Overlook Hotel holding the key to Danny’s own power, he’s forced to return in order to finally move on.
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*Availability in US Director Mike Flanagan Release Date October 30, 2019 Cast Carl Lumbly , Ewan McGregor , Bruce Greenwood , Emily Alyn Lind , Rebecca Ferguson , Alex Essoe , Kyliegh Curran , Zahn McClarnon Runtime 153 minutes Budget $55 million
4 Nadja Of Antipaxos (What We Do In The Shadows)
Natasia Demetriou
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Nadja of Antipaxos is one of the main characters in What We Do in the Shadows, introduced for the FX TV show adaptation. Played by Natasia Demetriou, Nadja was once a poor Greek woman who was turned into a vampire by a creature posing as a snake. She fled to England, where she ran into Laszlo Cravensworth (Matt Berry). Nadja seduced him, then turned him into a vampire, then married him for good measure.
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Nadja always gets what she wants and runs the vampire household with her charm and wilyness. Nandor (Kayvan Novak) and Laszlo always end up following her lead, even if they pretend she follows theirs. An extremely funny character, watching her verbally spar with other vampires and fight/love Laszlo is equal parts charming and hilarious. Demetriou brings a distinct flavor to the series with her portrayal.
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14 9.6/10 What We Do in the Shadows TV-MAHorrorFantasyComedy
What We Do in the Shadows is a mockumentary-styled comedy series that follows the exploits of four vampires and a familiar living in Staten Island in the twenty-first century. Unrelated to the film of the same name, the show’s vampires attempt to acclimate to the modern world but tend to find themselves lost often, leaving familiar-hoping-to-become-a-vampire Guillermo de la Cruz to pick up the pieces in the wake of their accidental destruction.
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*Availability in US Cast Doug Jones , Natasia Demetriou , Matt Berry , Mark Proksch , Kayvan Novak , Harvey Guillen , Kristen Schaal Release Date March 27, 2019 Seasons 6 Showrunner Paul Simms
3 The Girl (A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night)
Sheila Vand
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The Persian-language horror Western movie, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, set in Iran, follows Arash (Arash Marandi), a young, ambitious man who is forced into the drug underworld to serve his father’s heroin addiction. On one of his late-night walks, he runs into a mysterious girl (Sheila Vand). The girl quickly reveals that she’s a vampire and the two begin a relationship based on mutual attraction and their shared interests.
The film explores ideas of feminity, loneliness, and exploitation by framing those themes against a striking black-and-white backdrop and flipping a common gender role on its head. The girl is not a victim or an innocent woman, she’s the one who others are afraid of and Vand’s enigmatic and unnerving performance makes every scene with the vampire difficult to look away from. It’s an unforgettable and singular film with an equally unique performance at the center.
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A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night is a 2014 film directed by Ana Lily Amirpour. Set in the fictional Iranian ghost town of Bad City, the film follows a lonely vampire who preys on men who disrespect women. The black-and-white film is a blend of genres, including elements of horror, romance, and Westerns, and features Sheila Vand in the lead role.
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*Availability in US Director Ana Lily Amirpour Release Date January 19, 2014 Cast Sheila Vand , Arash Marandi , Marshall Manesh , Mozhan Marnò , Dominic Rains , Rome Shadanloo Runtime 107 minutes
2 Drusilla (Buffy The Vampire Slayer)
Juliet Landau
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When Drusilla (Juliet Landau) first appears in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, she is nearly catatonic, dragged around in a wheelchair by Spike (James Marsters), saying cryptic and mysterious things to those who will listen. Driven catatonic by Angel (David Boreanaz), who killed her entire family, Drusilla eventually regains a part of her sanity, which also serves to revive her cruelty and viciousness when she teams up with Angel against Spike.
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A psychic vampire, Drusilla has prophecies of the future, and she often prefers to weave complicated webs to serve her desires rather than be the vampire on the front lines fighting Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar). However, she can absolutely hold her own and is one of the few vampires to survive a fight with the Slayer. Drusilla has few weak spots and is as oddly alluring as she is terrifying when furthering her demonic goals.
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a television series created by Joss Whedon, focusing on Buffy Summers, portrayed by Sarah Michelle Gellar, a young woman chosen to battle against vampires, demons, and other supernatural forces while navigating the complexities of teenage life.
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1 Eli (Let The Right One In)
Lina Leandersson
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The original Swedish adaption, Let the Right One In, based on the 2004 novel of the same title by John Ajvide Lindqvist, stars Lina Leandersson as the young (looking) vampire, Eli. As a young girl, Eli needs someone older to take care of her human needs to ensure no attention is drawn to an orphaned girl. As such, she frequently befriends young boys in order to gain a familiar who can take care of her as a parent and as someone to capture victims for her.
Enticement is a major theme in vampire stories, but Let the Right One In looks at that idea, through the eyes of a child. Instead of a sexual relationship, Eli and Oskar’s (Kåre Hedebrant) relationship is one based on loneliness and youthful friendship. Eli does not trick Oskar into helping her; she reveals to him that they need one another. The horror comes from Eli’s childlike innocence and her inability to see the terrible future the female vampire has doomed her friend to.
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Based on John Ajvide Lindqvist’s 2004 novel, Let the Right One In is a romance horror/drama that follows Oskar, a kindly young boy who is bullied relentlessly upon moving to a new Swedish neighborhood with his mother. Oskar’s fortunes begin to change when he befriends the dour but enchanting Eli, despite her dark and deadly supernatural secret.
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*Availability in US Director Tomas Alfredson Release Date December 12, 2008 Cast Lina Leandersson , Karin Bergquist , Kåre Hedebrant , Henrik Dahl , Per Ragnar Runtime 114 minutes Budget $4 million
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