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Buffy the Vampire Slayer adaptations: films & series
Every version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer — the films & series, compared across media.
Every generation, one girl is chosen — and that premise runs through every version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The story follows Buffy, a young woman singled out by fate to fight vampires and the forces of darkness. From a 1992 action-comedy film to the TV series and its spinoff Angel, these versions share the same mythology: the Slayer, the supernatural threat, and a destiny that cannot be refused.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer films
Buffy the Vampire Slayer series
Frequently asked
Is Buffy the Vampire Slayer based on a film?
Yes. The 1997 TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer shares its premise with the 1992 film of the same name, both centering on a young woman chosen by fate to fight vampires and supernatural evil.
How many versions of Buffy the Vampire Slayer are there?
There are three: the 1992 film Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the 1997 TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Angel, a 1999 TV spinoff following a vampire from the series.
Which Buffy the Vampire Slayer should I start with?
Most viewers begin with the 1997 TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which develops the Slayer mythology in full; Angel is a direct spinoff best watched after getting familiar with that series.