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Vampires (1998) -- A vengeful vampire hunter must retrieve a cross before it falls into the hands of the undead, that could produce dire consequences for humanity.
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Overview

User Rating:
5.8/10   17,766 votes
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Director:
John Carpenter
Writers (WGA):
John Steakley (novel)
Don Jakoby (screenplay)
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Release Date:
30 October 1998 (USA) more
Genre:
Horror | Action | Thriller more
Tagline:
From the master of terror comes a new breed of evil. more
Plot:
A vengeful vampire slayer must retrieve an ancient Catholic relic that, should it be acquired by vampires, will allow them to endure sunlight. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
3 wins & 4 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(25 articles)
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User Comments:
Strangely appealing more (376 total)

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  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Also Known As:
John Carpenter's Vampires (USA) (complete title)
Vampire$ (USA)
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MPAA:
Rated R for strong vampire violence and gore, language and sexuality.
Runtime:
108 min | Germany:104 min (cut version) | Argentina:106 min
Country:
USA | Japan
Language:
English | Latin
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | SDDS
Company:
Film Office more

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Trivia:
The symbol on the necklace that Daniel Baldwin wears in the movie is the Nordic rune meaning "Protector". more
Goofs:
Continuity: At the beginning, a group of vampires slayers approaches a crooked house. One of them is holding a spear which repeatedly switches hands and position between shots. more
Quotes:
Jack Crow: [after interogating the padre and getting him to confess] Your a good man padre... welcome to the team.
Father Adam Guiteau: [broken] May god forgive me.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Benchwarmers (2006) more
Soundtrack:
Padre's Wood more

FAQ

Is this movie based on a book?
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40 out of 41 people found the following comment useful.
Strangely appealing, 22 June 2002
8/10
Author: Miikka Lehtonen from Turku, Finland

Ever since I saw a documentary on the making of horror movie special effects, I've wanted to see 'Vampires'. I wasn't disappointed. In this era of cheap computer effects it's really refreshing to see a movie where the special effects are done the old fashioned way. For some bizarre reason I really like Vampires. The plot is somewhat clichéd, the acting is nothing special and yet... I find myself watching this movie over and over again. Somehow the idea of a secret military force funded by the church, dedicated to fighting vampires is thrilling even though I'm not a religious man. I suppose it harkens back to the day of witch hunters. James Woods is great as the grim, dedicated man sworn to destroy all vampires and as the true shocker, the generic Baldwin appearing in the movie does a really good job as well! If you like gory movies, check it out!

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