Vampire

horror type

About Vampire Films

Vampire is a subgenre represented by 137 films in the CaSTV catalog from 131 directors across 28 countries.

What defines Vampire horror?

Vampire horror draws on one of horror's oldest archetypes: the undead predator who seduces, corrupts, and feeds on the living. Modern short film interpretations range from faithful to the gothic tradition to radical reimaginings that strip the figure to its metaphorical core - desire, domination, and the fear of contamination.

Notable Vampire Films

Films in this category include Dracula (2025), dir. Radu Jude, Romania; Oliver (2025), dir. Andrew Strickland, Canada; OnlyFangs (2025), dir. Paul Ragsdale; Delivery for Mr. Frogula (2024), dir. Vanessa Stachel, Germany; Ghost Song - Directors´ cut (2023), dir. RTALIN, Germany.

Featured Filmmakers

Prominent voices include Mario Bava with 3 films in this category; Anthony Hickox with 2 films in this category; Conor McMahon with 2 films in this category.

Festival Presence

Works in this genre have screened at Fantastic Fest (emerging tier), Mayhem Film Festival (emerging tier), Celluloid Screams Horror Film Festival (emerging tier).