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Series Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

Vampires Collection

Vampires, also known as John Carpenter's Vampires, is a 1998 American western-horror film directed and scored by John Carpenter. Adapted from the novel Vampire$ by John Steakley, the film stars James Woods as Jack Crow, leader of a Catholic Church-sanctioned team of vampire hunters. The plot is centered on Crow's efforts to prevent a centuries-old cross from falling into the hands of Valek, the first and most powerful vampire. Two sequels followed: Vampires: Los Muertos in 2002 and Vampires: The Turning in 2005.

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★ 6.3 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The Vampires Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 4 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 3 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 5.2/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 5.2. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Vampires Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Vampires standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.

Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal

Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Vampires Collection. The timeline highlights a consistent narrative drive across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the Vampires Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

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Vampires

Vampires

1998★ 6.3ABOVE AVERAGE

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 sunlig...

2
Vampires: Los Muertos

Vampires: Los Muertos

2002★ 5.4AVERAGE

Tough-as-nails vampire hunter Derek Bliss is on the hunt for "suckers" in the heart of Mexico when he receives a new assignment from a mysterious client. Thrown...

3
Vampires: The Turning

Vampires: The Turning

2005★ 3.9FLOP

An American kickboxer in Thailand joins a gang of vampire slayers to rescue his lover from a bloodsucking warlord....

Common Questions about Vampires Collection

How many movies are in the Vampires Collection?

There are currently 3 movies in the Vampires Collection, starting from Vampires to the latest release, Vampires: Los Muertos.

What is the best order to watch the Vampires Collection?

The best way to watch the Vampires Collection is usually in release order: starting with Vampires and ending with Vampires: Los Muertos. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the Vampires Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Vampires in this franchise.