Als je genoten hebt van de donkere, emotionele horrorfilm 'Let Me In' uit 2010, dan ben je vast op zoek naar soortgelijke films en series. Dit artikel biedt een lijst van 10 titels die dezelfde sfeer, thema's of verhaallijnen delen, zodat je verder kunt duiken in dit intrigerende genre.

Salem's Lot (1979)
Beschreibung: A classic vampire tale set in a small town, combining slow-building dread with a sense of community unraveling under supernatural threat.
Fakt: The film was originally a TV miniseries. It features one of the most terrifying vampire designs, inspired by Nosferatu.


The Hunger (1983)
Beschreibung: A stylish and erotic vampire film that delves into themes of immortality, obsession, and the passage of time, with a haunting, atmospheric tone.
Fakt: David Bowie made his acting debut in this film. The opening sequence features the Bauhaus song 'Bela Lugosi's Dead,' which became iconic.


The Lost Boys (1987)
Beschreibung: Combines horror and teenage angst in a stylish, darkly humorous take on vampire lore, set in a seemingly ordinary town with a sinister underbelly.
Fakt: The movie's iconic poster was inspired by Peter Pan's Lost Boys. It was one of the first films to blend horror with a rock-and-roll aesthetic.


30 Days of Night (2007)
Beschreibung: A brutal and intense vampire horror set in an isolated town during perpetual darkness, emphasizing primal fear and survival.
Fakt: The film is based on a graphic novel of the same name. The vampires in the movie speak their own language, created by a linguist.


Thirst (2009)
Beschreibung: A visceral and tragic story of a priest turned vampire, exploring themes of faith, desire, and the monstrous nature of humanity.
Fakt: The film won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. It is loosely based on the novel 'Thérèse Raquin' by Émile Zola.


Let the Right One In (2008)
Beschreibung: A dark and atmospheric coming-of-age story intertwined with vampirism, blending horror with deep emotional and psychological themes.
Fakt: The film was shot in the Stockholm suburb of Blackeberg, where the original novel is set. It features a unique, minimalist score that enhances its eerie tone.


Stake Land (2010)
Beschreibung: A post-apocalyptic vampire road movie that blends horror with a gritty, survivalist narrative, focusing on human connections in a broken world.
Fakt: The film was initially conceived as a web series. It features a mix of practical effects and minimal CGI for its vampire creatures.


Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)
Beschreibung: A poetic and melancholic exploration of immortality, love, and existential dread, featuring vampires as cultured, world-weary beings.
Fakt: The film was shot in both Detroit and Tangier, contrasting urban decay with exotic mystique. It features a soundtrack heavily influenced by drone and ambient music.


A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)
Beschreibung: A visually striking, slow-burn vampire tale that blends horror with arthouse sensibilities, focusing on loneliness and moral ambiguity.
Fakt: It was the first Iranian vampire Western film. The black-and-white cinematography was inspired by graphic novels and German expressionism.


What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
Beschreibung: A mockumentary that humorously explores the mundane and absurd aspects of vampire life, blending horror with sharp wit and satire.
Fakt: The film was shot in a real flat in Wellington, New Zealand. It spawned both a TV series and a spin-off film, 'Wellington Paranormal.'
