The goth subculture has been around for decades, and it has inspired many great movies. Some of the best Goth movies of all time have been covered in this article.
These Goth movies list dark themes, such as death, decay, and the supernatural. They often have a strong sense of style, with characters dressed in black clothing and wearing makeup with heavy eyeliner and lipstick.
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8 Best Goth Movies Of All Time
Our best Goth movies list includes:
- The Hunger
- Bram Stoker’s Dracula
- The Crow
- Interview with the Vampire
- The Lost Boys
- Velvet Goldmine
- Underworld
- The Devil’s Advocate
1. The Hunger (1983)
The Hunger is a British vampire film directed by Tony Scott and starring Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, and Susan Sarandon. It was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1983.
A group of vampires who are all beautiful and elegant, live in New York City. Besides being beautiful, these vampires are also very dangerous.
The film begins with the death of Miriam Blaylock (Catherine Deneuve), a centuries-old vampire. Her lover, John, is devastated, but he soon learns that Miriam has been reborn as a young woman (Susan Sarandon). John is initially thrilled to be reunited with Miriam, but he soon realizes that she is not the same woman he once knew. Miriam is now more powerful and more dangerous than ever before.
John is drawn to Miriam’s new power, but he is also afraid of her. He tries to leave her, but she will not let him go. Miriam eventually kills John, and she then sets her sights on a new victim, Sarah Roberts (Cris Campion).
The Hunger is considered to be one of the first goth movies. It helped to establish the visual style of the Gothic genre, with its dark colors, gloomy atmosphere, and stylish characters. The film also features a haunting score by John Barry.
2. Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)
Bram Stoker’s Dracula is another one of the classic goth movies directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, and Anthony Hopkins. The film is a faithful adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel.
Bram Stoker’s Dracula is a visually stunning film. In Dracula, you’ll be impressed with the lavish sets, costumes, and groundbreaking special effects. Some of the most iconic performances in the history of the genre like Gary Oldman’s portrayal of Dracula are particularly memorable.
In 1462, Vlad Tepes, the Prince of Wallachia, is forced to watch as his wife, Elisabeta, is burned at the stake by the Turks. Vlad is devastated, and he vows to avenge her death. He drinks the blood of a vampire and becomes immortal.
Centuries later, in 1897, Dracula travels to London in search of a new bride. He meets Mina Harker, a young woman who bears a striking resemblance to Elisabeta. Dracula seduces Mina, and she becomes his willing victim.
Jonathan Harker, Mina’s husband, is determined to save her. He tracks Dracula down to his castle in Transylvania, and he faces off against the vampire in a final battle.
Dracula is defeated, but his spirit lives on. He will always be a reminder of the dark forces that lurk in the shadows.
3. The Crow (1994)
The Crow is a dark fantasy thriller film directed by Alex Proyas and starring Brandon Lee. The film is based on the comic book of the same name.
The film begins with the murder of Eric Draven (Brandon Lee) and his fiancée, Shelly Webster. Eric is resurrected by a crow and sets out to avenge their deaths. Eric soon learns that Shelly’s murder was part of a larger conspiracy, and he must find the people responsible.
Eric’s quest for revenge takes him to the city of Detroit, where he encounters a group of criminals led by Top Dollar (Michael Wincott). Eric and Top Dollar become engaged in a deadly game of cat and mouse, and Eric must use all of his newfound powers to defeat his enemies.
Along the way, Eric meets Sarah (Sofia Shinas), a young woman who is also seeking revenge for the murder of her loved ones. Eric and Sarah team up to find the people responsible for their pain, and they soon realize that they are not the only ones who have been resurrected by the crow.
4. Interview with the Vampire (1994)
Interview with the Vampire is one of the most popular Goth movies way back in 1994. It was directed by Neil Jordan and starred Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, and Kirsten Dunst.
In 1791, a young man named Louis was grieving the death of his wife and child. He is approached by a vampire named Lestat, who offers to turn him into one of his own. Louis is initially reluctant, but he eventually agrees.
Louis soon learns that the life of a vampire is not as glamorous as he thought it would be. He must deal with the constant thirst for blood, the fear of sunlight, and the loneliness of being immortal. He also has to come to terms with the fact that he has killed people.
Louis and Lestat traveled together for many years, and they witness some of the most important events of the 19th century. They also meet some other vampires, including Claudia, a young girl who is turned into a vampire by Lestat.
As Louis’s relationship with Lestat becomes increasingly strained, he begins to question his existence. He wonders if there is any hope for redemption for a vampire.
In the end, Louis tells his story to a journalist. He hopes that by sharing his story, he can help others to understand what it means to be a vampire.
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5. The Lost Boys (1987)
Another one of the popular Goth movies back in the 90s is The Lost Boys, a teen vampire comedy film directed by Joel Schumacher. It’s a fun and campy film with a great cast and some iconic scenes, such as the opening sequence where the vampires ride their motorcycles through the night.
Michael Emerson (Corey Haim) and his younger brother, Sam (Corey Feldman), move to Santa Carla with their mother, Lucy (Dianne Wiest). Michael is immediately drawn to the town’s dark and mysterious atmosphere, while Sam is more cautious.
Michael soon falls in with a group of teenage vampires led by David (Kiefer Sutherland). David tries to turn Michael into a vampire, but Sam tries to stop him. The two brothers must battle the vampires to save themselves and their mother.
6. Velvet Goldmine (1998)
Velvet Goldmine is one of the very few unique Goth movies set in the late 1970s. It’s a musical film directed by Todd Haynes and starring Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and Toni Collette.
Arthur Stuart (Ewan McGregor) is a young journalist who is writing a book about the glam rock scene. Arthur’s investigation leads him to meet Brian Slade (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), a former glam rock star who has disappeared.
Soon he learns that Brian Slade was a Ziggy Stardust-like figure who rose to fame in the early 1970s. However, Brian’s career came to an abrupt end when he faked his death. Arthur is determined to find out what happened to Brian Slade, and his investigation leads him on a journey through the dark side of the glam rock scene.
Along the way, Arthur meets a cast of other characters, including Mandy Slade (Toni Collette), Brian’s former lover; Curt Wild (Christian Bale), a young up-and-coming glam rocker; and Venus In Furs (Emily Woof), a mysterious woman who may hold the key to the mystery of Brian Slade’s disappearance.
7. Underworld (2003)
There’s no way we’re missing Underworld from our list of Goth movies of all time. This classic vampire action film is set in a world where vampires and werewolves are at war.
It’s a stylish and action-packed film with some great special effects that you will surely love.
The main character is Selene (Kate Beckinsale), a vampire warrior who is caught up in the war between vampires and werewolves.
Now she must use her skills to stop the war before it destroys both species.
At the beginning of the film, Selene kill: a werewolf. She is then assigned to investigate the murder of another vampire, Michael Corvin (Scott Speedman). Selene soon learns that Michael is a hybrid, half-human, and half-vampire.
Selene and Michael must work together to stop the war between vampires and werewolves. They are also being hunted by Marcus (Bill Nighy), a powerful vampire who is determined to create a new race of vampires.
8. The Devil’s Advocate (1997)
Yet another one of the outstanding Goth movies of all time is the legal thriller film, The Devil’s Advocate. It was directed by Taylor Hackford and starred Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino, and Charlize Theron.
In the film, a young lawyer is offered a job at a prestigious law firm in New York City. Kevin Lomax (Reeves) is a rising star in the legal world. He has a perfect record and a beautiful wife, Mary Ann (Theron). Kevin is offered a job at Milton, Chadwick & Howe, a prestigious law firm in New York City. The firm is run by John Milton (Pacino), a charming and charismatic man. Kevin is initially reluctant to take the job, but he eventually agrees.
Kevin quickly realizes that Milton is not what he seems. Milton is the devil, and he is testing Kevin to see if he is worthy of joining the dark side. Kevin is tempted by Milton’s power and wealth, but he eventually resists his temptation. Kevin realizes that he cannot sell his soul to the devil, and he quits his job at Milton, Chadwick & Howe.
This film passes a message of good versus evil, temptation, and the nature of the devil. The performances from its stars like Keanu Reeves, and Al Pacino are simply iconic.
If you’re a die-hard Goth genre fan, The Devil’s Advocate is a must-see for you.
