Do You Know What Movie/TV Show These Vampires Belong In?
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Whether you believe that they are myth or legend, humans have always had a fascination with the idea of immortals. Creatures that live off of the blood of humans and never age. Vampires are also seen as intelligent, charming, and possess extraordinary abilities. They are most often seen as loners but not lonely. As people, we each have felt alienated, different, or misunderstood at some point in our lives and this is something that we can relate to. The idea of staying young and beautiful forever is appealing and therefore we are drawn to a characterization of that in vampires. Lore about vampires has been around since ancient times and it is no wonder we see so much of this creature in pop culture.
In 1897 Bram Stoker's epic novel Dracula was published. Since then there have been thousands of novels, short stories and graphic novels about the subject of vampires. With the advent of film and television, audiences furthered their obsession with the fanged immortals. Ranging from romanticized stories to gory blood fest have been created in the vampire niche of shows and movies. Most fans have their favorite vamps or favorite vampire show/movie but can you guess them correctly?
Test your vampire skills with this supernatural quiz. Happy Hunting!
What cult classic are these vamps from?
This 1987 cult classic film, two sons move with their recently divorced mother to Santa Anna, California. Corey Haim plays younger brother "Sam", to Jason Patrick's "Michael". Sam meets two brothers that claim to be vampire hunters. They enlighten Sam to the real goings on in the small seaside town. His older brother Michael is drawn to a girl named "Star", played by Jami Gertz. Following after Star proves to be more than what Michael bargained for and he soon becomes what is feared.
Which Joss Whedon gem is home to this type of vamp?
This vamp belongs in the town of Sunnydale along with a slew of fellow biters. Beginning in 1996, and lasting 7 seasons, pop culture wouldn't be the same without this television series. It focused on one young woman with an important destiny and her Scooby gang of friends that battle things that go bump in the night while trying to graduate. Sarah Michelle Gellar was the main star of the show. This series success spawned a spin-off, that you'll see later in this quiz.
What TV show did this handsome Vampire come from?
Long before Hawaii 5-0, Alex O'Loughlin starred as dreamy vampire "Mick St. John". Unfortunately for fans the series only lasted 1 season. Mick St. John is a vampire that uses his supernatural abilities to help mortals in need. He is a private eye in Los Angeles and soon falls for a mortal woman, "Beth Turner", played by Sophia Myles. The show ran from 2007-2008 on CBS. This series was an attempt at a reboot of another CBS show that aired 1992-1996.
Which vampire film series was home to vampires that sparkle?
This tween favorite film series based on Stephanie Meyer's novels was the first time we had ever thought of vampires sparkling. The series follows a teenage girl, Bella, as she moves from sunny Arizona to rainy and cold Forks, Washington. She quickly gains friends in her new school, but her eyes and curiosity are set on Edward Cullen. A mysterious classmate of Bella's. She soon falls in love with Edward and nothing else matters after that. This series is filled with teen angst and vampires that sparkle.
Which vampire film had protectors called dhampir?
Mark Waters directed this 2014 film that follows "Rose Hathaway", who is a dhampir, a half vampire half human. She is training to be a guardian along with many others like her. The good vampires, "Moroi", co-exist with vampires and only take blood from donors. They also have the ability to control one the four elements. The bad vampires, "Strigoi", drink to kill. Rose and other dhampir are trained to protect the Moroi and kill Strigoi throughout the time they are in school.
Which show does vampire Lemuel Bridger call home?
This 2017 show based on a book by the same name, written by Charlain Harris, has recently been renewed for a second season. It follows the lives of multiple different supernatural beings in a small town that is both a haven and home. The inhabitants of the town form a strong bond and become an unlikely family. Secrets are revealed, pasts are brought to light, and together they will fight against anything that threatens one of their own, or their way of life.
Which remake of a 1985 horror film did Colin Farrell Vamp out?
In 2011 audiences saw a different side to Colin Farrell. Playing the part of "Jerry", the vampire that moves in next door to a woman and her teenage son, "Charley", played by the late Anton Yelchin. Soon Charley learns what Jerry really is and searches for help after no one believes him. He gets help from "Peter Vincent", played by David Tenant. Vincent is a self-proclaimed vampire killer and Las Vegas, magician. Eventually, Charley is able to convince his mother and his girlfriend of the vampire next door, and that is when things get really crazy.
Which vampire flick won 3 Oscars ?
This 1992 hit film was nominated for 4 Oscars and won 3. It gave audiences backstory into a very famous vamp. The film is closely based on a classic novel of the same name. Inspired by a photograph this centuries-old vamp travels to London to find "Mina", played by Winona Ryder. Believing she is his long lost love, he begins a reign of terror in order to turn her immortal. Gary Oldman played this legendary vampire and his performance mesmerized audiences, bringing humanity to a monster.
What hilarious vampire mockumentary do these vamps belong to?
In this 2014 mockumentary about the lives of vampires, we follow Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav as they struggle with modern life. Being flatmates, the trio has difficulties with staying up to date with things like fashion, rent, getting into nightclubs, and many more hilarious situations. This low budget film was written and directed by two of its stars, Jemaine Clement (Vladislav), and Taika Waititi (Viago). The latter which you may recognize as the director of Thor: Ragnarok. Never before have vampires been so funny, and these guys don't even sparkle.
Which premium cable channel show is this handsome vamp from?
Set in Louisiana, this series follows "Sookie Stackhouse", played by Anna Paquin, a psychic barmaid. Her world is turned upside down when a vampire "Bill", played by Stephen Moyer, walks in. In this series, vampires are known to the world, having come out of the shadows two years ago on national television. The show ran for 7 seasons and aired 81 episodes. Alexander Skarsgard, featured in the picture above, played the part of "Eric Northman", owner of the vampire bar "Fangtasia".
Which vampire film series does this beauty belong to?
This Len Wiseman directed film was followed by four sequels that delved further into the world of vampires. Kate Beckinsale plays the part of "Selene", a vampire warrior that falls in love with a "Michael" (Scott Speedman). Selene is a death dealer that is assigned to hunt down the last of the Lycan. A war has been raging between the Vampires and Lycan for centuries. When she meets Michael, her allegiances will be tested. He holds the key to the end of the war.
Which television show does this Irish vampire call home?
This show gets most of its comedic situations and dialogue from a 119-year-old Irish vampire named "Proinsias Cassidy". Cassidy is the vamp sidekick of Jesse Custer, a preacher from Texas with a loss of faith and a drinking problem. The offspring of an angel and a demon needs a host and bonds with Jesse. This show is a tv adaptation of a comic book series by the same name, created by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. The series airs on AMC.
What series featured an upscale neighborhood of supernatural beings?
A police officer moves from Chicago to an upscale community with his family, for a new job as chief of police. He soon learns that the inhabitants of his serene gated neighborhood are not what they seem. The series has vampires, werewolves, witches and other supernatural entities. The show began in 2010 on ABC. It did not survive past season 1 and was canceled due to low ratings. Colton Haynes from MTV's Teen Wolf actually played the part of a werewolf on this show.
What Robert Rodriquez movie turned TV series does this vamps belong to?
This television series was brought to the small screen following the success of a film by the same name. The film was a Robert Rodriquez/Quentin Tarantino collaboration. It followed the Gecko Brothers, as they ran from a Texas Ranger who was chasing them. They end up in a bar in the desert and soon find out that it is run by vampires. The television show provided audiences with more backstory, new characters and a deeper dive into the mythology of the film. The series ran for 3 seasons beginning in 2014 and ending in 2016.
Which book series turned movie does Simon hail from?
In 2013 fans of a popular fantasy book series finally got their wish of seeing it on the big screen. The film centers around "Clary Fray", played by Lily Collins, as she learns that she is descended from a line of warriors called Shadowhunters. They are warriors that fight demons and other dangerous evil beings. Clary soon meets "Jace" played by Jamie Campbell Bower, who introduces her to the Shadow World, filled with demons, warlocks, vampires and other deadly creatures. Her best friend "Simon" played by Robert Sheehan tragically is bitten and becomes a vampire.
What vampire film based on an Anne Rice novel did we meet Akasha?
This 2002 film starring Stuart Townsend as "Lestat", and the late Aaliyah as "Queen Akasha", was adapted from the best selling Anne Rice novel. Lestat is awoken after sleeping for many years in his coffin. He finds that the world is a different place than the last time he walked it. It is music that awakens him and he inserts himself into a rock band, becoming famous for his music. Unknowingly, his music awakens the ancient Queen Akasha and all she wants is hell on earth.
What vampire film starred Johnny Depp?
This 2012 fantasy/comedy is based on a 1960's American gothic soap opera by the same name. Johnny Depp plays the part of "Barnabas Collins". Barnabas was turned into a vampire two centuries ago by a witch after he broke her heart. She buries him alive after turning him and is inadvertently freed in 1972. He returns to his once-grand estate to find that it is in ruins. His descendants now live in his estate and have their own menagerie of issues.
Which Dracula film introduced audiences to Gerard Butler?
In this film, a group of thieves breaks into a chamber expecting to find a cash of paintings, but instead, they find a coffin. Curiosity gets the better of them and they release Dracula himself. The count travels to New Orleans to find the daughter of his enemy, Van Helsing. He desires to turn Mary Van Helsing into a vampire so that she may join him. Van Helsing and his apprentice Simon must travel from London to New Orleans to rescue Mary.
What is the name of this 1980s kids horror flick?
In this 1987 kids horror film, Dracula is alive and wants to rule the world. In order to do this, he seeks the help of other monsters. A group of kids that are monster fanatics figure out what is going on and come up with a plan to stop Dracula. They seek out the help of a neighbor who they had always thought of as "Scary German Guy". Together this misfit group of outsiders saves their town and defeats Count Dracula and his monsters.
Which vampire movie starred Luke Evans?
This 2014 film tells the story of "Vlad Tepes" played by Luke Evans. His kingdom is being threatened by a Turk warlord. He demands that Vlad give him a thousand boys, including his son, in order to create an army. In order to save his kingdom and his son, Vlad seeks a terrible power from a creature. The power gives him the power to protect his kingdom but at terrible costs. He becomes the monster feared by his own people.
Which vampire film does this trio come from?
This film was adapted by the Anne Rice novel of the same name. It tells the life story of the vampire "Louis" played by Brad Pitt. The epic tale of love, betrayal, loneliness, and hunger, gave audiences of view of vampires not often seen in pop culture up to that time. Louis lost his wife in childbirth and he has lost his will to live. He meets a vampire named "Lestat", played by Tom Cruise, who offers him the chance to become a creature of the night.
What comic book turned movie did Wesley Snipes star in?
In 1998, Wesley Snipes starred as the main character in this adaptation of a comic book series. The story follows a half-vampire, half-human man that becomes a protector of mortals and killer of evil vampires. A war is brewing between vampires and humans thanks to a non-pure-blood vampire, "Frost". He and others like him that were not born a vampire are considered inferior. Frost decides to execute one of the elders and strips the others of their authority, creating chaos in the vampire world.
What vampire drama are these three from?
A young woman struggles to make a decision between two brothers and learns of their supernatural lives as vampires.The vampire brothers Damon and Stefan Salvatore, eternal adolescents, having been leading "normal" lives, hiding their true nature, for centuries, moving on before their non-aging is noticed. They are back in the Virginia town where they became vampires and meet a teen named Elena Gilbert played by Nina Dobrev. The brothers compete for her love in this show that aired on CW from 2009-2017.
What spin off TV series is this handsome vamp from?
This spin-off series focuses on Buffy Summer's ex-boyfriend. He has moved to Los Angeles in search of redemption from his centuries of rampage across Europe. In his villainous days, he was cursed with a soul, which gave him a conscience and guilt for centuries of murder and torture. Along with the help of a few friends, including Cordelia, he helps others that need saving from the supernatural. Though each episode has it's own story, all five seasons circled around their fight against the evil at Wolfram & Hart.
What John Carpenter film does this vampire hail from?
Directed by John Carpenter and based on the novel by John Steakley, this vampire thriller came out in 1998. It follows the story of a vampire hunter and his team that has been enlisted by the Vatican to hunt down and destroys a group of vampires. The leader of the hunters is "Jack Crow", played by James Woods. When he was young his parents were bitten by vampires, and he was then raised by the Catholic Church to become their master slayer.
Which film centered around a bullied boy and his vampire neighbor?
This 2010 film is the American version of a Swedish film. This film centers around a bullied young boy that develops a friendship with a young girl that turns out to be a vampire in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The boy, Owen, dreams of avenging himself against three bullies at school. His next-door neighbor is Abby, and though she appears to be his age, she is actually an ancient vampire. The two start communicating with each other via Morse code through the walls of their apartments.
What 2012 horror drama had these two lovely vamps?
This film tells the story of two mysterious women, Clara and Eleanor, that move into a run-down coastal resort to seeking refuge. They are hiding a 200-year-old secret and Eleanor soon tells this secret to a young man she falls for. The two women are vampires and live off of human blood. Eleanor has been 16 for centuries, and the only way she finds comfort is by writing everything that happens in a journal. One of her pages is found after she discarded it to the wind.
Which spin off vampire series does this group call home?
This hit CW series is a spin-off of another popular vampire show. Set in New Orleans, the show centers on the Mikaelson siblings, Klaus, Elijah, and Rebekah. They are a power hungry family with a thousand year history. The siblings fled the city in 1919 to escape from their vengeful father. Klaus is a vampire-werewolf hybrid. While trying to take the city back that they built, the brothers and sister must also protect it from a war that is brewing between vampires, werewolves, and witches.
What hilarious vampire comedy does this double trouble come from?
This funny movie from writer/director Amy Heckerling, stars Alicia Silverstone and Krysten Ritter. They play vampires Goody and Stacy, that live together in Manhattan. Goody was turned into a vampire in 1840 and she turned Stacy in the 90s. They only drink mice blood and refuse to drink human blood. Together they attend night meetings of "Vampires Anonymous". They work and study in the night-shift and sleep in coffins during the day. Stacy falls for a mortal classmate, Joey, and they soon learn that he is the son of the vampire slayer.
What post-apocalyptic vampire film starred Paul Bettany?
Set in a post-apocalyptic alternate world, the story revolves around a legendary warrior from the last Vampire War. The world has been ravaged by centuries of war between humans and vampires. The warrior's niece is kidnapped by a murderous group of vampires, and he ventures on a quest to find her before they turn her into a vampire. Joining him on his quest is the boyfriend of his niece., who is also a young wasteland sheriff. They are also joined by a former warrior who possesses otherworldly fighting skills.
What television horror drama do these vamps come from?
This thriller TV series tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. Along with his team, he is called to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak. The virus is like an ancient evil strain of vampirism. As it spreads, Ephraim, his team, and some everyday New Yorkers wage war for the fate of humanity. The series began airing in the summer of 2014 on FX and ended in September of 2017.
What 2002 movie was about the making of Nosferatu?
Starring John Malkovich and William Dafoe, this film is about the making of a German classic silent-horror movie from 1922 called, Nosferatu-Eine Symphonie des Grauens (Nosferatu-a Symphony of Horror). The production team had to deal with a lot of strange things including some disappearing and some dying. The film is a fictionalized account of the classic and focuses on the difficult relationship between the producer, the director, and the lead actor. The film cost $8 million to make and came in with a less than exciting $11.2 million at the box office.
What 1980s vampire flick starred Bill Paxton?
This 1987 horror film directed by Kathryn Bigelow, starred the late Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen, and Adrian Pasdar. It follows the story of a young farm boy that becomes a member of nomadic vampire group after he falls for a beautiful girl. She bites him on the neck and runs off just before sunrise. The sun soon begins to burn his skin and she returns with her group. They agree to let him stay with them for a week to see if he can learn to hunt and gain their trust but he does not want to kill in order to feed.
Which TV series did Aidan Waite call home?
This Syfy series was a remake of a BBC show of the same name. It focused around three roommates living in Boston. The trio lives as normal a life as possible considering one of them is a ghost, one a vampire, and one a werewolf. Sam Witwer played the part of "Adian Waite", a 260-year-old vampire that is working as a nurse. Sam Huntington played "Josh Levison", a werewolf that works as an orderly. Meaghan Rath played "Sally Malik", a ghost that haunts the house that Aidan and Josh rent.
What dark fantasy action horror film mashed politics and vampires?
This 2012 film was adapted for the big screen from a 2010 mashup novel of the same name written by Seth Grahame-Smith. Benjamin Walker stars as the title character. When he was young his mother was poisoned by a man named Jack Barts (Marton Csokas). Nine years later an older the once young man tries to kill Jack Barts at the docks but quickly learns that Barts is a vampire and he is overpowered. He is rescued by a man and taught about vampires and how to kill them. The story continues as the young man ages, leading a semi-normal life, all the while killing vampires.
Which TV series did we see Bill Skarsgard play a vampire?
This Netflix original horror series is based on the novel of the same name written by Brian McGreevy. The show focuses on a small town in Pennsylvania and the dark secrets hiding in plain sight. Skarsgard played the part of "Roman Godfrey", heir to the powerful and wealthy Godfrey family. He befriends a young man that has recently moved to town. The two work together to investigate a series of recent brutal murders while hiding their own dark secrets. The show ran for three seasons from 2013 to 2015.
What 2009 horror film is this vampire from?
This movie takes place in 2019 where the world is overrun by vampires. A plague transformed most of the world's population into vampires. A vampiric corporation sets out to capture and farm the remaining humans while researching a blood substitute. Blood is harder to come by and vampires that are deprived of it for long durations denigrate into "subsidies". psychotic bat-like creatures with no memories of who they were. Their only thought and only desire is the craving for blood.
What gory 2007 film is this vamp from?
This is the story of an isolated Alaskan town, Barrow, that is plunged into darkness for a month each year when the sun sinks below the horizon. As the last rays of light fade, the town is attacked by a bloodthirsty gang of vampires bent on an uninterrupted orgy of destruction. The towns communications and transport to the outside world are sabotaged by a stranger that rows ashore from a large ship. Only the small town's husband-and-wife Sheriff team stand between the survivors and certain destruction.
Which hit FX series are these scary vampire children from?
In the fifth season of this hit macabre series, Lady Gaga starred at the 111-year-old vampire "Elizabeth/The Countess. She is one of many residents in the haunted Hotel Cortez in downtown Los Angeles. The almost century-year-old hotel is haunted by demons and mysterious ghosts. "The Afflicted", also known as vampires, are humans who have been infected with an ancient virus that grants them eternal youth and life at the cost of a diet of fresh human blood. The virus is spread by drinking infected blood.
What 2001 vampire flick did Kerr Smith star in?
In this 2001 horror/thriller, Kerr Smith plays "Sean", a young man driving cross-country to deliver a vintage Mercedes and attend his sister's wedding. He picks up a hitchhiker "Nick", who turns out to be a vampire hunter that is tracking down a group of young vamps. The duo run into "Megan", a young girl left for dead by the vampires. They use her as bait to lure the vampires but Sean has developed feelings for her. Sean soon finds himself infected with the vampire virus.
What vampire film did Hugh Jackman star in?
This 2004 action/adventure film starred Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale. Set in 1887 Transylvania, Doctor Frankenstein creates a monster with the help of Count Dracula. Planning to use the monster for his own evil deeds, Dracula kills the doctor. A year later we are introduced to Jackman's character, who has recently killed Mr. Hyde. He is given a new mission by the Vatican to destroy Dracula. He is aided in his quest by the last of an ancient Romanian bloodline.
Which premium cable television series is this vamp from?
This series premiered in May of 2014 on Showtime. The series ran for three seasons, ending in 2016. It starred Josh Hartnett as "Ethan Chandler", Timothy Dalton as "Sir Malcolm Murray", and Eva Green as "Vanessa Ives". Together they work to combat supernatural threats in Victorian London. While battling against vampires, evil spirits, and other immortal beasts, they must also deal with their personal demons, which at times can be stronger than the monsters. Some of literature's most terrifying characters are seen in this series.
What adventure film starred Peta Wilson as vampire Mina Harker?
This fantasy adventure film starred an ensemble cast as famous contemporary fantasy, science fiction, and adventure characters that team up on a secret mission. This menagerie of characters with legendary powers, join forces to defeat "The Fantom" and his technological terror. It is set in the late 19th century and the team travels to numerous places to acquire its' members and to also stop the terrorist group run by The Fantom. This film also starred Sean Connery as the teams' leader, "Allan Quartermain".
What TV series did Jonathan Rhy Meyers star in?
This 2013 series begins in London, where the lead character is posing as "Alexander Grayson", an American entrepreneur who says that he wants to bring modern science to the Victorian society. However, the truth is that he wants revenge on the Order of the Dragon. This order is a power hungry organization who ruined his life centuries earlier. He forms an unlikely alliance with "Abraham Van Helsing", who also is out for revenge against the Order. The show aired for 1 season on NBC.
What family vampire film starred John C. Reilly?
This film is based on a book series by Darren Shan. It is a dark fantasy film, that follows a 16-year-old "Darren Shan" and his best friend "Steve Leonard". After visiting a freak show, Steve believes that one of the performers is a vampire. He speaks to the performer "Crepsley", played by John C. Reilly. Steve tries with no luck to get Crespley turn him into a vampire. After leaving Steve is bit by a spider and needs an antidote that only Crespley has, but in order to get it, his friend Darren must make a deal with a vampire.
What 1985 vampire flick starred a very young Jim Carrey?
In this funny vampire movie, Jim Carrey stars as "Mark Kendall", a naive and innocent high school student who is seduced in a Hollywood nightclub by a sexy blonde countess. Mark has no idea that she is actually a centuries-old vampire. In order to stay youthful and immortal, the 400-year-old countess must drink the blood of a young male virgin. She finds this task to be extremely difficult in the 1980s as young male virgins are almost impossible to find.
What 2007 series paired a vampire and a private investigator?
In this 2007 television series, a former homicide detective turned private investigator, Vickie Nelson, and a 470-year-old vampire, Henry Fitzroy, work together solving cases and dealing with the supernatural world. Nelson left the police force once she began to lose her eyesight. Fitzroy is the illegitimate son of Henry VIII. They have a mutual attraction to each other but it is complicated by Nelson's former partner and lover, Mike Celluci, who believes that she is losing her mind along with her eyesight.
What vampire flick starred Tom Hiddleston?
Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton star as Adam and Eve, two vampires that have been married for centuries but are now living half a world apart. Instead of feeding on humans they depend on suppliers because they fear exposure and poisoned blood. Adam has become depressed and suicidal after centuries of influencing the careers of countless famous musicians and scientists. When Eve speaks to him on the phone she realizes he is despondent and travels to Detroit to comfort him.
What 1998 film did Jude Law star in as a vampire?
Jude Law stars as "Steven Griscz, a handsome, debonair vampire. After years of murdering single women for their blood, Steven can no longer quench his thirst at the pallid necks of the lonely and miserable. To sustain him, he desperately needs to drink the energizing blood of a victim who loves him. He struggles to seduce a beautiful scientist, "Anne Levela", meanwhile a policeman by the name of "Healey" follows a trail of clues that lead directly to Steven's door.
What long running series has this Alpha vamp called home?
In this hit series vampires are organized into nests of 8 to 10 vampires with a mate for life. The younger vampires of the nest usually do the hunting for the elders, bringing back humans for them to feed upon. All vampires see the "Alpha Vampire" as their "father" and revere him as such. Like many other creatures, the vampires are hunted and killed by two brothers, who are destined to protect the world from evil beings and apocalyptic events.