LOS ANGELES (Nov. 18) — Hundreds of shrieking fans — mostly teenage girls — lined the streets outside the Mann Village and Bruin Theatres on Monday for a chance to peek at the stars attending the Los Angeles premiere of “Twilight.” Some enthusiasts of the popular vampire literary series-turned-movie camped out overnight, while many arrived at dawn to secure a place in line.

“I’m on basic motor functions right now,” actor Robert Pattinson, who plays sexy vamp Edward, said amid fans’ screams.

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WESTWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 17: Actor Taylor Lautner attends the premiere of Summit Entertainment’s “Twilight” at The Mann Village and Bruin Theatres on November 17, 2008 in Westwood, California. The film is based on the popular book series by author Stephanie Meyer. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Taylor Lautner

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WESTWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 17: Actors Taylor Lautner (L) and Nikki Reed attend the premiere of Summit Entertainment’s “Twilight” at The Mann Village and Bruin Theatres on November 17, 2008 in Westwood, California. The film is based on the popular book series by author Stephanie Meyer. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Taylor Lautner;Nikki Reed

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WESTWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 17: Actress Nikki Reed attends the premiere of Summit Entertainment’s “Twilight” at The Mann Village and Bruin Theatres on November 17, 2008 in Westwood, California. The film is based on the popular book series by author Stephanie Meyer. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nikki Reed

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WESTWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 17: Actress Nikki Reed attends the premiere of Summit Entertainment’s “Twilight” at The Mann Village and Bruin Theatres on November 17, 2008 in Westwood, California. The film is based on the popular book series by author Stephanie Meyer. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nikki Reed

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WESTWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 17: Actress Nikki Reed attends the premiere of Summit Entertainment’s “Twilight” at The Mann Village and Bruin Theatres on November 17, 2008 in Westwood, California. The film is based on the popular book series by author Stephanie Meyer. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nikki Reed

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WESTWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 17: Actor Kellan Lutz snaps a photo with a fan at the premiere of Summit Entertainment’s “Twilight” at The Mann Village and Bruin Theatres on November 17, 2008 in Westwood, California. The film is based on the popular book series by author Stephanie Meyer. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kellan Lutz

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WESTWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 17: Actress Sarah Clarke attends the premiere of Summit Entertainment’s “Twilight” at The Mann Village and Bruin Theatres on November 17, 2008 in Westwood, California. The film is based on the popular book series by author Stephanie Meyer. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Sarah Clarke

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WESTWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 17: Actors Kellan Lutz (L) and Elizabeth Reaser attend the premiere of Summit Entertainment’s “Twilight” at The Mann Village and Bruin Theatres on November 17, 2008 in Westwood, California. The film is based on the popular book series by author Stephanie Meyer. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kellan Lutz;Elizabeth Reaser

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WESTWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 17: Actors Kellan Lutz (L) and Elizabeth Reaser attend the premiere of Summit Entertainment’s “Twilight” at The Mann Village and Bruin Theatres on November 17, 2008 in Westwood, California. The film is based on the popular book series by author Stephanie Meyer. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kellan Lutz;Elizabeth Reaser

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WESTWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 17: (L-R) Actresses Nikki Reed, Kristen Stewart, actor Robert Pattinson, and director Catherine Hardwicke arrive at the film premiere of Summit Entertainment’s “Twilight” held at the Mann Village and Bruin Theaters on November 17, 2008 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nikki Reed; Kristen Stewart; Robert Pattinson; Catherine Hardwicke *** Local Caption *** Nikki Reed;Kristen Stewart;Robert Pattinson;Catherine Hardwicke

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More than 600 people were allowed inside special holding areas along both sides of the premiere’s red carpet. The self-proclaimed fanpires gawked, squealed and begged for autographs and photos with the stars. Others spilled out beyond the barricades and across the street from the premiere. Many held up handmade signs. Most just wanted face time. What question did they ask the most?

“`What’s it like kissing vampires?’” said actress Kristen Stewart, who plays human teenager Bella.

Marie Sheranian, 16, and Brianna Matheson, 17, came from Simi Valley, Calif., to catch a glimpse of Pattinson, the 22-year-old actor who became a heartthrob after winning the role of Edward. The two “Twilight” fans created T-shirts professing their devotion for Pattinson and brought crates to stand on in hopes of seeing the actor’s face — or even the top of his hair — from above the crowd.

“My heart is gonna explode,” Sheranian said from atop a crate.

Not everyone in the horde was a howling teenage girl. Several teenage boys were sprinkled throughout the crowd. And there were even a few parents — including the founders of TwilightMoms.com, who left their children and husbands at home to attend the premiere. Pia Castillo said she came all the way from Tegucigalpa, Honduras, to see the film’s bloodsuckers in person.

“It’s shocking something I came up with could inspire all this,” said “Twilight” author Stephenie Meyer.

The red carpet was buzzing about possible sequels. Meyer has written three other “Twilight” novels.

Hollywoods Sexiest Vampires

What gives vampires such irresistible sex appeal? It's not like we'd actually want our necks chomped on (ouch), yet we've been fascinated with them for generations. Now with the release of 'Twilight,' vampire lust hits an ear-piercing fever pitch. So who are the sexiest on-screen bloodsuckers of all? Chew on our list of the hottest male vampires, then vote on who gets your blood flowing. (Click here for female vamps.)

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Brad Pitt, 'Interview With the Vampire' (1994)
Who He Played: Louis de Pointe du Lac
Why He Gets Our Blood Flowing: Being a vampire isn't all fun and games: When Louis bites into a young girl's neck or tries to murder his mentor, he feels really bad about it. Aww, vampires are cute when they're conflicted. And when they look like Brad Pitt.

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Kiefer Sutherland, 'Lost Boys' (1987)
Who He Played: David
Why He Gets Our Blood Flowing: Jack Bauer wasn't a glint in Kiefer's eye when he made his rep playing bad boys like David, who gets his kicks riding motorcycles and recruiting teens into his awesome vampire gang. To be fair, what else is there to do in Santa Clara, anyway?

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Robert Pattinson, 'Twilight' (2008)
Who He Played: Edward Cullen
Why He Gets Our Blood Flowing: Pattinson already has fans asking him to bite them — and the movie hasn't even come out yet. Maybe it's the fact that the source material is a teen trilogy with a 'Harry Potter'-like following. Or maybe it's the fact that in film trailers and posters, Pattinson sucks us in with his dark and brooding boy-beauty.

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George Hamilton, 'Love at First Bite' (1979)
Who He Played: Count Vladimir Dracula
Why He Gets Our Blood Flowing: This Dracula spoof shows the caped one as a swinging lothario, hungry to sink his teeth into the Big Apple dating scene. Hamilton even got a Golden Globe nod for the performance — we're betting the tan helped.

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Wesley Snipes, 'Blade' trilogy (1998-2004)
Who He Played: Blade
Why He Gets Our Blood Flowing: We're not sure if it's Snipes' buff bod, the black leather he sports or his badass persona that most attracts us. Wait, we do know: It's the way the black leather garb hugs his buff bod as he blows away vamps in a badass kinda' way.

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Antonio Banderas, 'Interview With the Vampire' (1994)
Who He Played: Armand
Why He Gets Our Blood Flowing: Even his pale, sun-starved complexion and long, flowing locks couldn't hide Banderas' brooding international hotness. Not just another vampire — a European vampire! — Banderas proved frightening with a pair of fangs.

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Chris Sarandon, 'Fright Night' (1985)
Who He Played: Jerry Dandrige
Why He Gets Our Blood Flowing: The teen next door was convinced Sarandon, his sinister new neighbor, was a vampire, but nevertheless, the glint in his eye and his courtly manner charmed the boy's mother — and countless other unsuspecting housewives, we bet.

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Gerard Butler, 'Dracula 2000' (2000)
Who He Played: Dracula
Why He Gets Our Blood Flowing: Hmm, last time we checked, Dracula's supposed to be pale and thin. And Gerard Butler, thank the demons, is … um, the opposite of that. The movie was a loser, but Gerry wins our vote as hottest Dracula ever. Sorry, Bela Lugosi.

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Stuart Townsend, 'Queen of the Damned' (2002)
Who He Played: Lestat de Lioncourt
Why He Gets Our Blood Flowing: Before Charlize Theron made Stuart Townsend her arm candy forever, Queen Akasha (Aaliyah) wanted him for her King and we can't say we blame her. As a modern-day rock god, he is by far the sexiest Lestat on film.

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Pattinson said he signed on for the film thinking it would be part of a trilogy, and he knows a script for a second film has been written.

Stewart said she originally heard the cast might reunite to film both the second and third sequels at the same time, but now they might be filmed separately.

“It has to make a certain amount of money, like $150 million, to be able to afford the sequel,” director Catherine Hardwicke said. “So we really don’t know yet.”

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