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Ever since the vampire craze hit boiling point all of the wannabe film makers have been coming out of the shadows with one low-budget vampire film after the other. Most of these films are god awful, but every now and then a gem shines through the garbage and actually catches your attention. Midnight Son, a …
I can’t tell you how many times I have heard someone say “I’d play video games more often if they weren’t so damn expensive!” It’s a bitch being a broke gamer. Most new games cost around $60 and the consoles to play them on are a couple hundred dollars – it sucks. But if you …
I can not check out a movie website or open a horror magazine without seeing Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl! Clearly it’s some kind of amazing – even though most reviews I read on the flick simply say “it’s fucked up!” Hmmm. Well, I’ll let you guys decide. “The deranged genius behind Tokyo Gore Police …
Pinocchio the vampire slayer is back! This comic first came out last year and fans were loving the vampire killing puppet – Rue Morgue magazine even called it “one of the most innovative horror comics of 2009” – and coming from one of the greatest horror magazines ever, that’s pretty high praise. Fans of the …
Masquerade I don’t know what happened to our usual writer when it comes to handling the recaps, so you’re stuck with me again. I’m sorry. On a positive note, if you’re a fan of the video recaps like I am, you might prefer this post. How about leaving a comment below and letting me know? …
Frogwares is the developer behind a few well-known adventure computer games, like the Sherlock Holmes series and of course, Dracula: Origins. They haven’t updated their official website in a few months, but their Facebook page has been regularly posting updates and screenshots from upcoming games. One screenshot is of a previously unannounced sequel to Dracula: …
When I told my brother I was watching Twilight to review it, his response was ‘Go chop off your penis, as you clearly don’t deserve it anymore’. My sister, on the other hand, is utterly obsessed with the phenomenon and manages to tear herself away from MSN long enough to read the books at an …
The Malleus Maleficarum is a famous theological treatise, written around 1486 and intended to be a kind of handbook for the discovery and destruction of witches in Europe. It was written by two members of the Dominican Order, Johann Springer and Henrich (Institoris) Kraemer. The Malleus Maleficarum was known in German as Der Hexenhammer and …
Today where going back to 1932, to Danish director Carl Theodor Dreyer’s chilling and atmospheric film – Vampyr. This classic French film stars Barron Nicholas de Ginsburg (listed as Julian West in the credits), Sybille Schmitz, Maurice Schutz and Rena Mandel. Known in England as The Strange Adventure of David Gray, it was made by …
Last year I was discussing possible casting choices in “Dracula” with a friend. My choice for Professor Van Helsing caused her to do a take. Michael Gambon, she said, was too old. Then I did a take. Van Helsing of course is indeed an elderly man. She didn’t realize that, and was shocked at the …
Neil Gaiman, beloved horror and fantasy author, put an awesome idea up on Twitter a few days ago: “This year make Halloween All Hallow’s Read.” Neil suggested giving someone you love a scary book on the 31st. Being the colossal book geek I am, I think that has got to be the best Halloween idea …
Halloween is quickly approaching and vampire costumes are one of the most popular costumes out there (yay vampires!). But why spend a fortune on that thick Halloween makeup kit when you can use items you already have at home? Professional makeup designer Amanda French, with Pioneer Theatre Company, has been creating the perfect vampire look …
Sigourney Weaver just completed her work with director Amy Heckerling on a vampire film – that’s right readers, there’s another vampire flick on the way. “A daughter of a friend of mine says that – ‘Everything sucks these days’ – because there are vampires everywhere on TV and in movies. This one is kind of …
Fun fact about me – I am a HUGE webcomic addict. Huge! So today I am sharing my webcomic love with all of you by listing off the vampires comics you can find on the web. Check them out and let us know what you think of them (click the titles to go to the …
I’ve got a hell of a treat for you guys today – an exclusive interview with bestselling author Darren Shan! As a huge Cirque Du Freak fan, you can only imagine how excited I was when he agreed to do an interview with me (there was some happy dancing involved). Shan’s unique vampire mythos continues …
To most folks Malaysia is know for it’s beautiful beaches and it’s delicious food, but here on Vampires.com it is known for its unique and twisted vampire myths and legends. Bajang This is a male demon vampire that appears in the form of a pole cat and enjoys threatening children. The bajang can be enslaved …
Bram Stoker seems like a such a conservative. He pursued a career as a government clerk until a better opportunity in entertainment presented itself. As manager of a hugely successful actor and theatre, he and his primly beautiful wife reveled as they walked amid high society. His novels abound with staunchly Victorian ideas and prejudices. …
Daniel Radcliffe, our favorite wizard, will be putting the wand aside and busting out his fangs to play a vampire on the upcoming Simpsons’ Halloween special. Awesome! The British actor makes a cameo appearance in an upcoming broadcast of The Simpsons in a plot which pokes fun at Twilight. In this year’s ‘Treehouse of Horror’ …
Plan B Our usual writer wasn’t able to catch the show and turn in the usual synopsis this week, so you’re stuck with me again. I did manage to catch the episode and thought it was one of the more emotional episodes. Would you agree? If you haven’t seen it yet, you might want to …
Adaptations of Bram Stoker’s most famous novel often reveal more about the adapters — and about their times — than they do about Stoker or his work. Case in point: Mina Harker, nee Murray. Looking at the novel itself, we find a character who seems very much a yin to her best friend Lucy Westenra’s …