Vampires

Vampires

Year: 1998

Runtime: 108 min

Language: French

Director: John Carpenter

ActionThrillerFantasyHorror

In the shadowy world of eternal night, a charismatic vampire patriarch (Carlo Ferrante) rules alongside his enigmatic mate (Vera Van Douren) and their bloodline offspring.

Warning: spoilers below!

Haven’t seen Vampires yet? This summary contains major spoilers. Bookmark the page, watch the movie, and come back for the full breakdown. If you're ready, scroll on and relive the story!

Timeline – Vampires (1998)
Trace every key event in Vampires (1998) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.
1

Vampire Slayer Team's Victory

Jack Crow and his team of vampire slayers manage to eradicate a nest of nine vampires in the New Mexico desert. Though they celebrate their triumph at the Sun God Motel, unbeknownst to them, the master vampire Jan Valek is nearby plotting his next move.

Sun God Motel
2

Valek's Attack

While the vampire slayers revel in their victory, Valek takes advantage of their distraction and viciously attacks them. He kills Jack's entire team and the hired hookers, leaving only Jack, Katrina, and Montoya alive.

Sun God Motel
3

Reporting to Cardinal Alba

After the massacre, Jack Crow rushes to Cardinal Alba to report the tragic incident. Alba reveals that the European vampire hunting team was wiped out as well, indicating that Valek is a growing threat.

Vatican
4

Learning About Valek's History

Jack learns from Father Adam Guiteau that Jan Valek was a 14th-century priest who became the first vampire after being burned at the stake. Valek's existence is linked to an ancient relic, the black cross, which he requires for a dark ritual.

Vatican Archives
5

Montoya and Katrina's Retreat

Montoya and Katrina find safety in a hotel, where Katrina reveals she has been bitten by Valek. Despite her suicidal tendencies, Montoya intervenes, but the bite causes complications for both of them.

Hotel
6

Katrina's Visions

Katrina begins experiencing visions connected to Valek, foreshadowing his next moves. She visualizes Valek's location in a church, which leads Jack and Montoya to seek out a critical clue about their enemy.

Vision
7

Discovery of Father Molina's Body

Investigating the church, they find the decapitated body of Father Molina, who is revealed to have known the whereabouts of the black cross. This discovery heightens the urgency of their mission to stop Valek.

Roadside
8

Valek's Growing Power

Valek gathers with a new group of seven master vampires, gaining strength and plotting their next attack. Katrina's psychic link alerts Jack and Montoya to the impending danger as the vampires brutally slay clerics.

Spanish Mission
9

Preparing for Battle

Katrina leads Jack and Montoya to Santiago, where they prepare for a confrontation with Valek and his gang of vampires. Armed with stakes and a winch, they strategize to take down the formidable foes using sunlight.

Santiago
10

The Betrayal

In a shocking twist, Cardinal Alba reveals himself as the betrayer, having made a deal with Valek. His intentions set Jack up for sacrifice, intensifying the stakes of the battle against the vampire hordes.

Santiago
11

Ceremony of Sacrifice

Jack becomes the subject of a horrific ritual that requires his blood. Tied to a cross, he realizes the extent of Alba's treachery as the vampires prepare to finish the dark magic to empower Valek.

Vampire Lair
12

Last-Minute Rescue

Guiteau, hiding nearby, uses his weapon to thwart the vampire ceremony by shooting Alba. This sets off a chain of events that allows Montoya the chance to save Jack just in time from the sacrificial cross.

Vampire Lair
13

Final Confrontation

In a dramatic showdown, Jack lures Valek into a trap using the Bersier cross. Valek tries to overpower Jack but ultimately meets his demise when he impales himself on the cross, engulfed by sunlight.

Vampire Lair
14

Aftermath and Betrayal

As they prepare to leave, Montoya confesses his tragic fate after being bitten by Katrina. Jack is torn between loyalty to Montoya and his duty as a slayer, vowing to hunt them both down once Montoya's time is up.

Santiago
15

Cleaning Up the Town

Faced with the aftermath of the violent encounter, Jack and Guiteau remain in Santiago to eliminate any remaining vampire threats. Their focus shifts from vengeance to ensuring the town's safety from future darkness.

Santiago

Last Updated: January 14, 2025 at 19:25

Similar Movies to Vampires
Discover movies like Vampires that share similar genres, themes, and storytelling elements. Whether you’re drawn to the atmosphere, character arcs, or plot structure, these curated recommendations will help you explore more films you’ll love.