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Snow White and the Huntsman (2012 Burne-Jones-le-Vampire.jpg Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters (2013 Manananggal of Philippine Mythology Commons.jpg ParaNorman (2012 Vampire film Vampire films have been a staple since the era of silent films, so much so that the depiction of vampires in popular culture is strongly based upon their depiction in films throughout the years. The most popular cinematic adaptation of vampire fiction has been from Bram Stoker's Dracula, with over 170 versions to date. Running a distant second are adaptations of Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu. The legend of Elizabeth Báthory, the "Blood Countess" has also been an influence. History[edit] An authentic supernatural vampire features in the landmark Nosferatu (1922 Germany, directed by F. A transition between the Universal tradition and the later Hammer style is exemplified by the 1957 Mexican film El Vampiro that showed the vampire fangs (Universal did not). Race has been another theme, as exemplified by the blaxploitation picture Blacula (1972) and its sequel Scream Blacula Scream. Dracula in films and his legacy[edit]

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