This curated list brings together the intriguing blend of the Wild West with the supernatural allure of female vampires. These films offer a unique cinematic experience, combining the rugged landscapes of the American frontier with the gothic charm of vampire lore. Whether you're a fan of Westerns, vampire stories, or simply looking for something different, this collection promises to captivate with its mix of action, romance, and horror.

The Return of the Vampire (1943)
Description: While not a Western, the film's setting during World War II in England has a similar isolated, small-town feel, with a female vampire character.
Fact: This film was the first to feature a female vampire in a leading role in Hollywood.


The Last Man on Earth (1964)
Description: Although not a Western, this film's post-apocalyptic setting with a lone survivor fighting vampires has a similar feel to the isolation of Western landscapes.
Fact: This film was the first adaptation of Richard Matheson's novel "I Am Legend."


Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989)
Description: In this film, a community of vampires lives in a small Western town, where they've created a synthetic blood to avoid killing. The plot revolves around the arrival of a human family and the ensuing chaos.
Fact: Bruce Campbell, known for his role in "The Evil Dead," stars as a vampire in this film.


From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
Description: While not strictly a Western, this film transitions from a crime thriller to a vampire horror in a Mexican bar, featuring Salma Hayek as a vampire queen, blending elements of the Wild West with vampire mythology.
Fact: The film was written by Quentin Tarantino, who also stars in it, and it was one of the first collaborations between him and Robert Rodriguez.


The Forsaken (2001)
Description: While not set in the traditional Western era, this film involves a road trip across the American Southwest where the protagonist encounters a group of vampires, including a female vampire.
Fact: The film was initially conceived as a direct-to-video release but was given a theatrical release due to positive test screenings.


BloodRayne (2005)
Description: While not strictly a Western, this film features a half-vampire, half-human woman in a medieval setting, which has parallels to the Western genre's themes of isolation and survival.
Fact: The film was directed by Uwe Boll, known for his adaptations of video games into movies.


Vampirella (1996)
Description: Vampirella, an alien vampire, lands on Earth in the Old West, where she battles evil forces while navigating her own vampire nature.
Fact: The character Vampirella was originally created by Forrest J Ackerman for Warren Publishing's comic magazine.


The Vampire Lovers (1970)
Description: Although not set in the West, this film's gothic horror elements and the character of Carmilla, a female vampire, resonate with the theme of supernatural women in isolated settings.
Fact: Based on Sheridan Le Fanu's novella "Carmilla," it's one of the earliest lesbian vampire films.


Near Dark (1987)
Description: This film blends the vampire genre with a Western setting, featuring a young man who is turned into a vampire by a group of nomadic vampires led by a seductive female vampire, Mae.
Fact: Kathryn Bigelow, the director, became the first woman to win an Academy Award for Best Director for her later work, "The Hurt Locker."


The Vampire (1957)
Description: Set in a small town, this film involves a doctor who becomes a vampire, with his wife turning into a vampire as well, blending elements of Western town life with horror.
Fact: This was one of the earliest American films to feature a female vampire as a central character.
