vampyr

Vampyr is a variant spelling of vampire used in various media and fiction. It is often employed in titles to evoke a classical or stylized tone.

Film

Vampyr (1932) is a Danish-German-French horror drama directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer. It is one of the early sound-era horror films and is celebrated for its atmospheric, dreamlike visuals and restrained dialogue. The film draws loosely on vampire lore from Sheridan Le Fanu and Bram Stoker and uses lighting and composition to create a sense of menace. Its narrative follows a traveler who arrives in a rural village afflicted by vampiric forces, with the ensuing events highlighting the threat posed by the undead.

Video game

Vampyr (2018) is an action role-playing game developed by Dontnod Entertainment and published by Focus Home Interactive. Set in 1918 London during the Spanish flu outbreak, the player takes on the role of a physician who becomes a vampire. The game blends social interactions and moral choices with real-time combat; decisions about feeding on victims influence the city’s alignment and quest availability. It was praised for narrative ambition, world-building, and atmosphere, while some reviewers noted repetitive combat and pacing concerns.

Other uses

The spelling Vampyr is used in various works and products, and in languages such as Swedish and Danish, vampyr is the standard word for vampire. The form is commonly chosen to impart a vintage or stylized connotation.