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There's also the oft-mentioned idea of souls along with living/dead vampires.
A living vampire has the curse/virus/whatever and displays many of the prominent traits but isn't as bothered by consecrated ground, sunlight, or other things. They still crave blood but don't necessarily need it (depending upon the interpretation). They feature enhanced strength and speed but lack the crazy mind-powers of their elder brethren.
When they die, they become the undead version, losing their souls and becoming a bit more like the classic ideas. No souls generally implies no conscience, which makes most vampires more selfish and sadistic.
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