In 1998, Vampires (aka John Carpenter’s Vampires) stalked its way onto cinema screens. The neo-Western horror movie – based on a novel by John Steakley – told the story of a master slayer and his efforts to rid the world of a powerful vampire.
Released to mixed reviews, Vampires was not quite a critical hit when it made its debut, but the film made enough money in ticket sales, and subsequent home video rentals, to ensure it made a profit. As such, the film was soon followed by a collection of direct-to-video sequels.
But how many Vampires movies are there and what is the correct viewing order? For all the details and more keep reading!
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The Vampires movies
John Carpenter’s Vampires (1998)
As noted above, the first entry in the Vampires movie series debuted in 1998. In the film, vampire slayer Jack Crow must retrieve an ancient Catholic relic that could allow vampires to walk in the sunlight. (108 mins)
Vampires: Los Muertos (2002)
The second entry in the Vampires movie series arrived in 2002 under the title, Vampires: Los Muertos. In this movie, a vampire hunter and a priest fight the forces of evil in Mexico. (94 mins)
Vampires: The Turning (2005)
The third instalment in the Vampires series landed in 2005. Titled Vampires: The Turning, this movie focused on a Muay-Thai fighter who joins forces with a group of vampire hunters. (84 mins)
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The Vampires movies in order
To date there are three entries in the Vampires movie series. The movies appear in the following order:
- John Carpenter’s Vampires (1998)
- Vampires: Los Muertos (2002)
- Vampires: The Turning (2005)
The Vampire movies are all part of the same series, but the films are only loosely connected.
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Who are the cast of the Vampires movies and are the films the work of the same director?
Notable cast members in the Vampires movie series include James Woods, Daniel Baldwin, Sheryl Lee, Thomas Ian Griffith, Jon Bon Jovi, Cristián de la Fuente, Colin Egglesfield, and Meredith Monroe.
In terms of the directors, the Vampires movies are the work of the following:
- John Carpenter directed John Carpenter’s Vampires
- Tommy Lee Wallace directed Vampires: Los Muertos
- Marty Weiss directed Vampires: The Turning
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Which is the best Vampires movie?
According to IMDb, the Vampires movies are rated as follows:
- Vampires (1998) – 6.1/10
- Vampires: Los Muertos (2002) – 4.5/10
- Vampires: The Turning (2005) – 3.6/10
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