Since the recent popularity of the Twilight movie series, a renewed interest in vampire movies has been seen in pop culture. Whether you are a fan of these books or movies, you have no doubt seen their increasing popularity all over the news and television. What started as a fictional legend written about in a novel many years ago, has become now become a movie sensation with fans worldwide.
The legend of vampires has existed for centuries all across the globe. Said to be evil spirits, demons, witches, or ghosts, vampires were told to live by consuming human blood. The frightening shadowy creature with fangs, possibly came from a core fear of the unknown which even today exists in most peoples' minds. Almost all cultures have vampire stories and the entertainment industry has made millions on this terrifying tale.
Possibly the best known and most recognized vampire of all times is Dracula. The portrayal of him by Bela Lugosi back in 1931 launched the popularity of vampire movies into mainstream. Today, there are endless variations of vampire books, movies, and television programs all telling various tales of the vampire.
Even though we think of Dracula as getting the ball rolling, a film produced in 1922 called Nosferatu is most likely the true origin of all vampire movies. Starring Max Schreck, this was a silent move made in Germany. It told the tale of Braum Stoker's novel, which has been published in over 150 versions. Many experts in the vampire movie industry consistently rate Nosferatu in the top-ten in the genre.
Although there is some variety among vampire movies these days, some of the basic elements are the same. Of course, the vampire is usually the dreaded main character. All vampires need a good vampire hunter to create a story as well. According to the legends, it is commonly seen that vampires can only be killed by a wooden stake through their hearts, can't go out in the sunlight, have no reflection and are afraid of holy water and crucifixes.
Vampire movies today have a much wider audience than those of the past. Movies such as The Lost Boys, Braum Stoker's Dracula, Blade and Van Helsing have wooed audiences who may not have been interested in the vampire legend before. Combine a few good looking actors, and a tragic love story and you've got a good fit for many movie goers worldwide.
While the basic premise of the vampire in these movies is the same, filmmakers worldwide are striving to give the public a unique twist on the classic tale. In fact, it has been said that Dracula with more than 150 films made about him, has been the subject of more movies than any other fictional character. Upcoming films such as sequels in the Twilight series, and others like Midnight Son, will continue to expand the vampire film genre. With so many vampire movies out there, audiences are likely to find just the right one for them.
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