Forget werewolves and witches, vampires have taken a bite out of pop culture and they're not going down without a fight. From films to fashion, gorgeous bloodsuckers are everywhere and causing a major heat wave as the biggest trend of 2009.

French actress Melanie Laurent, left, director Quentin Tarantino, Brad Pitt, and French actress Julie Dreyfus pose for photographers during the Japan premiere of their latest film "Inglourious Basterds" in Tokyo, Japan, yesterday. See more photos after the jump.

Perhaps Brad Pitt is supporting his pal George Clooney, who stars in the upcoming film "The Men Who Stare at Goats." Pitt's beaded goatee is certainly making a statement. The question is: is that a good statement? See more photos after the jump.