John Carpenter, a prominent director in horror cinema, brings a fresh take to the vampire genre with his 1998 film 'Vampires'. Set in the American southwest, the film aims to break free from traditional gothic stereotypes. Carpenter's vampires are depicted as violent and merciless, starkly contrasting the romanticized portrayals of the era. He expresses disdain for the modern interpretation of vampires as friendly figures, arguing that the genre has lost its edge. Although 'Vampires' may not top Carpenter's list of masterpieces, it offers a unique perspective within a decade dominated by softer portrayals of bloodsuckers.
Carpenter's vision for Vampires was to depart from the romanticized vampire archetype and present them as savage, merciless creatures with no time for brooding.
In an interview, Carpenter lamented how the portrayal of vampires had shifted from terrifying entities to playful figures in media, exemplified by characters like Buffy.
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