For over a century, the moviemaking industry has produced all measure of films in the horror genre, and a large and historically significant part of that body of work are films focused on vampires and vampirism. From the Silent Era to the present day, we've been treated to a variety of bloodsuckers, from the dramatic to the frightening to the downright comedic. No matter the decade, each of these films has made a contribution to vampirism, paying homage to both the literary works they're based on and the creative minds who've conjured up some of the most terrifying and engaging creatures the world has ever seen.