‘John Wick’, ‘Blade Runner’ and More — The Movies That Inspired Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2

As Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 approaches release, developer The Chinese Room has revealed the films that inspired the game’s tone and atmosphere. Following a series of trailers introducing the vampire clans, the studio shared a diverse list of cinematic influences — and some of the choices (like The Big Lebowski) may surprise you.

Here’s the full list:

Earlier, the developers released a behind-the-scenes trailer highlighting the voice cast, which includes several seasoned actors known for their work on Baldur’s Gate 3 and Cyberpunk 2077.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 launches on October 21 for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. You can read our in-depth impressions of the game in our hands-on preview.