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14 Vampire Movies You Should Watch This Halloween

by · Kotaku

The leaves are falling, the sun is setting earlier, and if you live in New York City, you’re probably waking up to an incredibly arid apartment thanks to your inability to control the heat. It’s fall, and spooky season is upon us, which means it’s time to spend your nights settling in with a good scary movie. We’ve got a list of those for you to check out, as well as the best horror games of the last 20 years, but what if you’re looking for something more specific? Maybe something sexy, sensual, and sanguine? A vampire movie, perhaps?

We’ve got a collection of must-watch vampire flicks for your perusal, from ‘80s classics like The Lost Boys and Near Dark to more modern movies like Van Helsing and Queen of the Damned. There’s scary ones like 30 Days of Nights, and hilarious ones like What We Do in the Shadows. Whatever kind of vampire movie you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered. So in no particular order, here are the vampire movies you should check out ASAP.