Vampires (1998) Horror Thriller Action

Rated R | Threatrical Oct 30, 1998 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Action | Runtime 1h 48m
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  • Overall Score: ☆ 5.64/10
    IMDB: ☆ 6.1/10
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Vampires Plot Synopsis:

The church has long known that vampires exist. However, it is discovered that a group of vampires are searching for a powerful doom for mankind. The Vatican then secretly enlists a team of vampire-hunters, led by Jack Crow, to hunt down and destroy the vampires before they find the crucifix.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: Recovering from an ambush that killed his entire team, a vengeful vampire slayer must retrieve an ancient Catholic relic that, should it be acquired by vampires, will allow them to walk in sunlight.

Tagline: The blood confrontation of the ages is about to begin.

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Vampires Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1998 (more 1998 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 108 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Action
Sub-Genres:  Vampires
Horror Genres:  Vampires
Horror Subgenres:  Drama, Hunter, Religion, Western
Directors: John Carpenter
Stars: James Woods, Daniel Baldwin, Sheryl Lee, Thomas Ian Griffith, Maximilian Schell … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Oct 30, 1998
Box Office: $20,308,772
Awards: 7
Nominations: 6

What is Vampires Streaming On?

Vampires is Streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Peacock
Language: English, Latin
Country: Japan, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Vampires Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 30, 1998, Netflix: Mar 01, 2025, Blu-ray CE: Sep 24, 2019
Writers: John Steakley, Don Jakoby
Producers: Don Jakoby, Sandy King, Barr B. Potter, David Rodgers
Musicians: John Carpenter
Cinematographers: Gary B. Kibbe

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