Vampires (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1998, Vampires is an action, thriller, fantasy and drama film directed by John Carpenter, running about 108 minutes. “From the master of terror comes a new breed of evil.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The church enlists a team of vampire-hunters to hunt down and destroy a group of vampires searching for an ancient relic that will allow them to exist in sunlight.
Who’s in it. Vampires stars James Woods as Jack Crow, Daniel Baldwin as Anthony Montoya, Sheryl Lee as Katrina and Thomas Ian Griffith as Jan Valek, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Vampires has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vampires page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vampires tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Vampires (1998)?
- In US, Vampires is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Vampires worth watching?
- Vampires holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vampires?
- Vampires stars James Woods, Daniel Baldwin, Sheryl Lee, Thomas Ian Griffith and Maximilian Schell.
- When was Vampires released?
- Vampires was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.