3. • The 1920’s saw the creation of the first vampire
movie called Nosferatu (1922)
• Grouped in the horror genre
• Is still considered the best of all Vampire Films
created
• A silent movie that was adapted from Bram
Stoker’s novel “Dracula”
• Created one of the many vampire stereotypes,
which was a grotesque killing machine, whose
victims didn’t turn into vampires themselves
• Created for those of the upper class as movies
cost around $0.27 while the average salary $1236
• Made for any fans of the horror genre and 14+ in
age

4. • Dracula (1931) was first introduced
• Brought another stereotype to vampires, which
was a very well groomed human with 4
elongated teeth in the front , a suit and cape
• Taken from the stage play instead of the novel
• The very first horror film that included speech
• Introduced the concept of “Mittel-Europe”
(dark, suspicious, howling wolves, tall castles
and depressed citizens)
• Grouped in the horror genre
• Had several sequels up until about the 60’s,
these irrelevant sequels summed up the 40’s
• Created for those of upper class status due to
the Great Depression
• Made for any fans of the horror genre and 14+
in age

5. • The Horror Of Dracula (1958) was the first
vampire film to be released in full colour
viewing
• Grouped in the horror genre
• Brought a new level of gore for viewers of
all ages
• Created on a relatively low budget of
$81,000
• Began to be created for all social classes
due to the end of the war
• Made for any fans of the horror genre and
14+ in age

6. • The Last Man on Earth (1964) was released
• This was later remade into I am Legend
(2007)
• The vampires in this film were categorized
as straight killers and almost zombie like
• Brought back the black and white theme
• Created for all social classes and all ages of
horror film lovers
• Made for any fans of the horror genre and
14+ in age

7. • Blacula (1972) was released
• Was one of the first horror films and first
vampire film to star someone of black
descent
• Involved the well groomed, killer
stereotype
• Was meant to not only be scary, but
bring the black audience into horror films
• Created for all social classes
• Made for any fans of the horror genre
and 14+ in age

8. • Fright Night (1985) was released
• Part of the horror genre
• A sequel was released in (1988) and
was remade in 3-D in 2011
• Involved the grotesque killer stereotype
• Created for all social classes
• Made for any fans of the horror genre
and 14+ in age

9. • Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992) was released
and based off of the original novel by Bram
Stoker
• Involved the Mittel-Europe stereotype and
the well groomed vampire stereotype
• Part of the horror genre
• Still one of the most succesful vampire films
in history
• Created for all social classes
• Made for any fans of the horror genre and
14+ in age

10. • The Twilight saga (2008) was released
• Adapted from the series by Stephenie
Meyer
• Created another stereotype which was
vampires sparkle in the sun yet are still
vicious killing machines except for a specific
few
• Part of the romance genre, but was
supposed to have enough gore to keep the
male audience enticed
• The saga has continued with 4 movies as of
now and a fifth coming out soon
• Created for all social classes
• Created for anyone into romance and all
ages

11. Photos
• Vampire Teeth Sharp Scary Wallpaper. N.d. Graphic. Layout Sparks
• Nosferatu: The First Horror Hero . N.d. Photograph. Blog spot
• Edwardcullen.jpg. N.d. Graphic. wikia.com
• Iconic Film Characters. N.d. Graphic. Listal.com
• The Horror of Dracula (1958, Terence Fisher). N.d. Graphic. deeperintomovies.net
• The Last Man on Earth . N.d. Photograph. Behind the couch
• Edward Cullen Pictures, Images & Photos. N.d. Graphic. free-extras.com
• Blacula. N.d. Graphic. blaxploitation.com
• Dracula (1992 film). N.d. Graphic. Wikipedia.org
• Fright Night . N.d. Graphic. ciniplex.com
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