>>8702449It's not that it doesn't exist (an earlier anon pointed out Nosferatu for example), it's just rarely seen. I'd say the "iconic" image of a vampire was cemented by Bela Lugosi's portrayal (and arguably, Raymond Huntley before him). This is the most recognizable version of a vampire to the majority of people, and is likely what most people would draw if someone gave them the prompt "vampire."
