John Carpenter's Vampires

R

Released Apr 15, 1998

1 hr. 44 min.

Horror

Action

Western

List

43%

53 Reviews

Tomatometer

47%

50,000+ Ratings

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Ever since his parents were murdered by vampires, Jack Crow (James Woods) has had one purpose in life: putting stakes through bloodsuckers' hearts. With his battle-hardened crew of vampire killers and the assistance of the Catholic Church, Crow roams the New Mexico desert looking for undead lairs to annihilate. But he meets his match when, at a roadside motel, he comes face to face with Jan Valek (Thomas Ian Griffith), a vampire kingpin possessed of incredible powers.

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Critics Consensus

Nothing but one showdown after another.

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Audience Member

I don’t care what anyone says this movie is awesome

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/21/24

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Logan T

Vampires is a pretty goofy movie that is largely carried by an excellent performance by James Woods in the lead role and his performance along with some fun dialogue and gore is really the sole reason I'm recommending it

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/24

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Alec B

One of Carpenter's sillier efforts, which isn't a problem per say but this feels a little lazy at times. Tension and originality get sacrificed for straightforward B movie luridness. If Carptenter made this before he had a string of flops and disappointments he might have been a little more daring.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/09/24

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David S

Really terrible. I had to laugh everytime James Woods played it "bad ass" which was all through the movie. I recommend finding your vampire thrills elsewhere.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/22/23

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Sarah P

An ok movie to yell at but Jeezuz the homophobia and the way they treat the girl was frigging awful...... Didn't root for the main characters at all. Kind of wanted everyone to die except the Padre.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/10/23

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John B

Awesome 90's pulp horror. An all around great movie if you don't take it to seriously. I think I may go on to read the book too.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/16/23

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John Carpenter

Director

James Woods

Jack Crow

Daniel Baldwin

Montoya

Sheryl Lee

Katrina

Thomas Ian Griffith

Jan Valek

Tim Guinee

Father Adam Guiteau

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Paul Tatara

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So, John Carpenter's Vampires stinks, and "Paul Tatara's Review of John Carpenter's Vampires" won't be a review so much as it'll be a check list for posturing teenage boys.

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

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Rated: C-

Sep 7, 2011

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Nick Schager

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A suspense-free snark-fest desperate to turn its protagonist - vampire slayer Jack Crow (James Woods) - into a Snake Plisskin-style icon of supernatural-badass cool.

Rated: C-

Jun 5, 2011

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Manages to inject the vampire subgenre with just enough fresh perspectives to keep it afloat, yet still doesn't do enough to become a standout entry in that realm.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 22, 2023

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Eddie Harrison

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...the action is hard and fast, and there's an elegiac, weary mood that makes this film stand out from the horror crowd...

Rated: 4/5

Jun 11, 2021

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David Nusair

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...fares best in its over-the-top yet completely captivating first act...

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 30, 2020

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Synopsis

Ever since his parents were murdered by vampires, Jack Crow (James Woods) has had one purpose in life: putting stakes through bloodsuckers' hearts. With his battle-hardened crew of vampire killers and the assistance of the Catholic Church, Crow roams the New Mexico desert looking for undead lairs to annihilate. But he meets his match when, at a roadside motel, he comes face to face with Jan Valek (Thomas Ian Griffith), a vampire kingpin possessed of incredible powers.

Director: John Carpenter
Executive Producer: Barr B. Potter
Screenwriter: John Steakley, Don Jakoby
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment, Columbia Pictures
Production Co: JVC Entertainment, Largo Entertainment, Storm King Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Horror, Action, Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 15, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $20.2M
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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