Vampire Films
Everyone loves vampire films. Some people love the old classic types, while others prefer the more modern vampire movies. There is a big difference in the whole atmosphere The classic films were based on the old Transylvania style vampires... You had some great ones including Dracula with Bela Lugosi. And
Nosferatu directed by Murnau staring Max Schreck. An interesting trivia note is that they filmed a Spanish language version of Dracula at the same time, using the same costumes and sets, when they filmed the original one with Bela Lugosi.
The Costumes of Classic Vampire Movies
The hallmarks of these were lavish Gothic style costumes. The setting was usually a castle. In these films the outfits were usually long capes. There were the "brides of dracula" but they had a smaller part. Later on women would come to play vampires in movies, starting in the hammer films.
The Costumes of Modern Vampire Films
One of the more interesting things about modern vampire films is that women started to play the vampires. You saw this in Innocent Blood with Anne Parillaud, the french actress from La Femme Nikita. She was naked throughout most of the film, a great departure from the Gothic old style Bela Lugosi.
Then you had Lair of the White Worm. This is a most unusual vampire film. It was also written by Bram, the same guy who wrote the ordinal Dracula.
In Bloodrayne, you had a more Gothic style, with some steampunk elements. Kristanna Loken played a half human half vampire. She wore a more modern outfit then the old cloaks common in the golden age of Hollywood.
In Underworld, Kate Beckinsale, plays a vampire. She is totally decked out in leather or stretch latex style outfits. Totally sleek and updated.
And of course you know have television shows like True Blood and Vampire Diaries.
