Marvel and Sony's latest collaboration, Morbius, has arrived with a thud, receiving a beating from reviewers. The film itself stars Jared Leto as Michael Morbius, a doctor who becomes inflicted with vampirism. The film explores Morbius' inner battle between saving people and feeding on them, while new enemies begin to appear.

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While Morbius has been a critical flop, that does not mean good vampire movies are hard to find. Since the dawn of the 21st century, many noteworthy films have tackled the classic monsters, ranging from horror films, action blockbusters, and quieter character pieces. If Morbius left a bad taste in your mouth, then sink your teeth into one of the films below.

Blade (1998)

Wesley Snipes facing off against vampires in Blade

Marvel's original bloodsucker, the three Blade films follow the title character in his quest to exterminate every last vampire. Wesley Snipes is iconic in the title role, making his take on the character an enduring part of popular culture. The first film was originally going to feature Morbius at the end for a sequel tease before it was ultimately removed.

The Guillermo del Toro directed Blade II is the strongest entry, featuring stylish action and great world-building. Marvel currently has plans to reboot the character as part of the MCU, with two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali confirmed in the lead role.

30 Days of Night (2007)

Danny Huston as a vampire in 30 Days of Night

Another movie based on a comic book, 30 Days of Night takes place in an Alaskan town undergoing thirty days of continuous darkness, rendering it the perfect target for a vampire invasion. The town's sheriff (Josh Hartnett) is forced to lead a small group of survivors to safety until the sun can finally save them from their frozen hell. Melissa George, Danny Huston, and Ben Foster also star.

30 Days of Night is a dark (pun intended) horror film, with the vampires showing no mercy as they feed on the defenseless townspeople. Arriving at a time when vampires had started to lose their bite, 30 Days of Night is a timely reminder of how dangerous the creatures can be.

Underworld (2003)

Kate Beckinsale in Underworld
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Taking the torch left by Blade and running with it, the Underworld franchise packs as many guns and leather outfits as it can across its five films. Set amongst the longstanding battle between vampires and werewolves, the series follows Lycan hunter Selene (Kate Beckinsale) as she ultimately battles both sides for survival.

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The series stays fairly consistent across its five-film run, with each delivering its fair share of blood and bullets. The third film is a prequel, swapping guns for swords, and features Michael Sheen in the lead role.

Byzantium (2012)

Saoirse Ronan in Byzantium

Starring Gemma Arterton and Saoirse Ronan, Byzantium follows a mother and a daughter as they attempt to make a living in Ireland. Secretly a pair of vampires, they are on the run from the vampire society who turned them, demanding their deaths for breaking their sacred code.

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While still featuring some gruesome moments, Byzantium is light on action and instead focuses on the relationship between Eleanor (Ronan) and her mother Clara (Arterton). Both actresses deliver great performances as their characters futilely search for a peaceful life together.

The Forsaken (2001)

Kerr Smith, Izabella Miko, and Brendan Fehr in The Forsaken

Driving alone through the Arizona desert, Sean (Dawson's Creek fave Kerr Smith) decides to pick up a hitchhiker for company. The hitchhiker, Nick (Brendan Fehr), soon reveals himself to be a vampire hunter and Sean is pulled into his pursuit of a group of vampires roaming the highway.

Maligned by critics at release, The Forsaken still provides enough thrills to warrant a viewing. Offering a nostalgic trip back to the early 2000s, the movie carries no pretension and instead delivers a solid horror movie across its 90-minute runtime.

What We Do in the Shadows (2014)

Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement and Jonathan Brugh in What We Do in the Shadows

Written and directed by Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement, What We Do in the Shadows is a modern comedy classic that follows a group of vampires who share a house together in New Zealand. Filmed in a mockumentary style similar to The Office, the movie presents the daily lives of the vampires, while fleshing out each of their backstories.

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Released before Waititi went on to conquer Hollywood with Thor: Ragnarok and Jojo Rabbit, What We Do in the Shadows still holds up as one of his best films. Two TV shows have been adapted from the film: an American adaptation that shares the same name, and Wellington Paranormal which features the two police officers from the film as they investigate supernatural occurrences.

Bloodsucking Bastards (2015)

Emma Fitzpatrick, Fran Kranz, and Joey Kern covered in blood in Bloodsucking Bastards
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Working in an office can really suck the life out of you, and the vampires in Bloodsucking Bastards are looking to do just that. After vampires begin to take over their office building, a small group of employees is forced to fight for their lives to avoid literally working themselves to death.

Reveling in B-movie charm, Bloodsucking Bastards provides enough gore and laughs to appease genre fans. A pre-Mandalorian Pedro Pascal stars as the villainous Max, the leader of the vampires.

Let the Right One In (2008)

Eli sitting with Oskar in Let The Right One In

Possibly the most acclaimed entry on this list, Let the Right One In is a Swedish film detailing the friendship between 12-year-old Oskar and his new neighbor Eli. While Eli appears to share his age, she is in fact a centuries-old vampire. Eventually, their relationship blossoms into romance as Oskar is drawn into Eli's dark world.

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An American remake was released in 2010, titled Let Me In. Directed by Matt Reeves of The Batman fame, Kodi Smit-McPhee and Chloe Moretz star in the lead roles. While still following the same overall story, the remake makes a few key changes that help it stand on its own, and even betters the original film in some ways.

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014)

Arash Marandi and Sheila Vand in A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night

A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night is a Persian-language film set in the Iranian ghost-town of Bad City. The film follows a young man named Arash, who is forced to take care of his heroin-addicted father. A chance encounter with a skateboarding young woman changes his life after it is revealed she is a vampire.

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Shown entirely in black-and-white, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night is a quiet film, not afraid to spend silent moments with its characters. A scene where the two leads simply listen to a record together is a highlight. The film was highly praised at release and is a striking alternative to the bombastic action and horror films that dominate the vampire genre.

Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)

Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton in Only Lovers Left Alive
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Starring Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston, Only Lovers Left Alive concerns two vampires living in the modern-day. After Adam (Hiddleston) becomes depressed after witnessing the downturn of society, his lover Eve (Swinton) visits in an effort to raise him from his suicidal state. Things become complicated when Eve's sister (Mia Wasikowska) comes into the picture.

A more romantic take on the vampire genre, Swinton and Hiddleston are fantastic as the centuries-old married couple. Directed by famed indie filmmaker Jim Jarmusch, the film features his signature style and deadpan sense of humor, despite its immortal protagonists.

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