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A vampire is a being from folklore that subsists by feeding on the vital force (generally in the form of blood) of the living.
In European folklore, vampires were undead beings that often visited loved ones and caused mischief or deaths in the neighborhoods. Eastern Europe had different names such as shtriga in Albania, vrykolakas in Greece and strigoi in Romania.
"The Strain" (2014-2017) created by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan is a unique series with vampires from an ancient strain of vampirism called "strigoi" (the term used in Romania.) This series is well worth watching! The lighting, cinematography and the acting are seamless as the group leads you on an adventure to destroy these strange looking vampires that are taking over New York. Corey Stoll, David Bradley and Kevin Durand star in this series.
"The Lost Boys" (1987) Diector: Joel Schumacher Stars: Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Dianne Wiest, Keifer Sutherland, Corey Feldman
Plot: After moving to a new town, two brothers discover that the area is a haven for vampires
Still a fan favorite among vampire movie followers,
"30 Days of Night" (2007) Director: David Slade
Stars: Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, Danny Huston
After an Alaskan town is plunged into darkness for a month, it is attacked by a bloodthirsty gang of vampires. Vampires love the cold and the darkness.
"Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles" (1994)
Plantation owner named Louis lost his wife in childbirth. both his wife and the infant died. He has lost his will to live. A vampire named Lestat takes a liking to Louis and offers him the chance to become a creature of the night: a vampire. Louis accepts.
These actors are shockingly great! I did not recognize Tom Cruise until halfway through the movie....I kept waiting for him to appear!
Director: Neil Jordan Stars: Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Antonio Banderas, Kirsten Dunst, Christian Slater from the novel by Anne Rice (who also wrote screenplay)
"Bram Stoker's Dracula" (1992)
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Stars: Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins
The centuries old vampire Count Dracula comes to England to seduce his barrister Jonathan Harker's fiancee, Mina Murray and inflict havoc in the foreign land.
Rober Ebert comments, "Oldman and Ryder and Hopkins pant with eagerness. The movie is an exercise in feverish excess, and for that if for little else, I enjoyed it"
Note: Ebert is a hard critic of this genre. ..so I think him giving it 3 stars means it is great.
Although this movie is not about vampires, it is about a human who is weird and street smart as he wiggles his way into people's businesses and their lives.
Recognize this guy? That is correct. Jake
Gyllenhaal from the TV sitcom. Have you seen "Nightcrawler" (2014)
A creature of the night, Louis Bloom, a
con-man muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism. He blurs the
lines and becomes the star of his own story. The cinematography is breathtaking capturing night scenes in a special way with that L.A. magic.
Writer and Director: Dan Gilroy
Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton
Peter Travers of "The Rolling Stone" comments, "Jake Gyllenhaal will creep you out as an ambitious news cameraman in Dan Gilroy's pitch-black media satire." (to read more of Travers review visit www.rollingstone.com and look up "Nightcrawler")
"Shadow of the Vampire" (2000) Director: E.Elias Merhige Writer: Steven Katz Stars: John Malkovich, Willem Dafoe, Udo Kier
Plot: The filming of "Nosferatu" (1922) is hampered by the fact that its star Max Schreck is taking the role of a vampire far more seriously then seems humanly possible.
The film was nominated for two oscars, another 74 wins and 24 nominations.
Peter Travers comments, "the first film produced by Nicolas Cage, is a shockingly funny spellbinder with a plum part that Cage handed to Willem Dafoe. Dafoe, who has never been better, bites into this Oscar-bait role with an uncanny knack for blending mirth and menace"
Conclusion: Vampires come in many forms. From the spook-eeeee days of German Expression all the way to the sophisticated vampires in the "Twilight Saga" who have money and power. This is an interesting genre and reveals secrets of vampire egos and how they prey upon human nature. Be assured vampires still walk among us.
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