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Archives for August, 2011

Real Witches Are Offended by True Blood

Real Witches Are Offended by True Blood

While scanning the interwebs for something amusing I stumbled across something that didn’t amuse me at all, but instead triggered an internal groan and eye roll. I discovered an article about real Wiccans who are offended by how witches are portrayed on True Blood. You know, True Blood, that totally fictional TV show about vampires, …

Scares That Care

Scares That Care

Today I’m not chatting about the latest episode of True Blood or about a fangtastic new book I just read, instead I’m reaching out to all of the horror-loving vampire fans out there for Scares That Care, a wonderful non-profit organization run by a horror fan and supported by horror fans that helps children in …

Vampire Cruise

Vampire Cruise

Fans of the undead in all their guises may be in for a treat! Holland America is offering a “Vampire Cruise” aboard the luxury liner “Zeuderdam” in June 2012, a round trip beginning in Vancouver British Columbia and lasting one week (June 23-30). You can learn more at their official website here: http://vampsatsea.com/ “Zuiderdam” is …

True Blood Season 4 – Burning Down the House

True Blood Season 4 – Burning Down the House

True Blood – Season 4 – Burning Down the House A lot went on this episode; some sad stuff happened, and a particularly unpleasant discovery was also made about Marnie and Antonia. There are now only two episodes left, and things are getting pretty tense. Bon Temps hasn’t devolved into total chaos yet, but it’s …

‘Angel and Faith’ Coming Soon!

‘Angel and Faith’ Coming Soon!

Coming August 31 is the very first issue in Dark Horse’s latest comic series Angel and Faith. Fans of Buffy the Vamprie Slayer and the Angel spin-off have been waiting months for the latest comic in the Buffyverse and finally the wait is over! Issue #1 of Angel and Faith picks up where Buffy Season …

The Vampire Diaries Season Premiere Synopsis Revealed!

The Vampire Diaries Season Premiere Synopsis Revealed!

We’re getting closer and closer to the big Season 3 Season premiere of The Vampire Diaries, which is September 15, and with every passing day the CW teases us with new info on what’s to come. The latest in a long list of goodies they have given us is a new promo picture (see below) …

Major Works in Vampire Literature Published in 1800s

Major Works in Vampire Literature Published in 1800s

The most influential and most famous of all vampire novels were published during the 1800s. Highly innovative for the times and groundbreaking, these stories took readers to an entirely new world and continue to this day to be read and loved by many. The stories below gave people something new to fear, something new to …

Review of Vampries’ Most Wanted: The Top 10 Book of Bloodthirsty Biters, Stake-wielding Slayers, and Other Undead Oddities

Review of Vampries’ Most Wanted: The Top 10 Book of Bloodthirsty Biters, Stake-wielding Slayers, and Other Undead Oddities

This vampire book with what may be the longest title ever is by author Laura L. Enright, and as I’m sure you can guess, Vampires’ Most Wanted: The Top 10 Book of Bloodthirsty Biters, Stake-wielding Slayers, and Other Undead Oddities is a book packed full awesomely awesome vampire lists. There are lists on the top …

Jason’s Guilt Trip, Tara’s Rage, and Andy’s Intervention in the Next Episode of True Blood –Finally!

Jason’s Guilt Trip, Tara’s Rage, and Andy’s Intervention in the Next Episode of True Blood –Finally!

I dunno about you guys, but I have been waiting for someone to finally confront Andy about his V-addiction. You know, aside from Jason’s goofy ass. He had his own problems dealing with V, so it’s not like he’s in a position to be much help. And although he did kick the habit, well.. Jason …

Dracula 3D Begins Filming

Dracula 3D Begins Filming

Filming has begun on a new version of Dracula, directed by none other than the maestro of stylish gore–Dario Argento! How do we know? Well, for one thing because a star of the film tweeted as much. Asia Argento, daughter of the great director and veteran of her father’s Phantom of the Opera (among many …

Your Favorite Vampires in Comic Form!

Your Favorite Vampires in Comic Form!

Every time I visit the local bookstore I head over to the wonderfully wonderful comic book section, turn into a little kid, and get lost in the magical world of comics. While scanning the section on my last trip I was surprised by how many vampire books, movies and TV shows have been adapted into …

What Do You Want in a Vampire Book?

What Do You Want in a Vampire Book?

I did this over on Werewolves.com and my readers there enjoyed it so much I thought I’d bring the book-lovin’ fun here to the vampire fans. As the title asks – what do you want in a vampire book? Most book discussions revolve around what we hated in particular books. We tend to complain constantly …

The Adventures of Shuggy

The Adventures of Shuggy

If you have an X-Box 360 and want to kill some time then I suggest checking out The Adventures of Shuggy, a 360 arcade game that was just released this summer. Bring on the mindless entertainment! The Adventures of Shuggy is a 2D platformer full of a variety of different levels and puzzles. There are …

The Chewing Dead: The Vampire’s Heritage

The Chewing Dead: The Vampire’s Heritage

In 1679, a theologian named Philip Rorh, published a 24-page work entitled Dissertatio Historico-Philosophica de Masticatione Mortuorum (also known by the shorter title de Masticatione Mortuorum) or The Chewing of The Dead. Rohr was located in the Holy Roman Empire (composed of what are now Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Austria, Slovenia, Czech Republic, as well as …

True Blood Renewed for Season 5

True Blood Renewed for Season 5

I’m sure that this news doesn’t come as a shock to most, but yes, True Blood is coming back for a fifth season. Creator Alan Ball announced that he had signed a deal to return for another season of the vampire drama and was already working on stories. Woot! Some folks were unsure about True …

True Blood Season 4 – Let’s Get Out of Here

True Blood Season 4 – Let’s Get Out of Here

True Blood – Season 4 – Let’s Get Out of Here There are three episodes left after tonight, and phew! Sookie almost died in this episode. I mean, we all know there’s no way Sookie can die, because the show is about her. This isn’t American Beauty, for god’s sake. Anyway, she can experience torture, …

The First Official ‘Underworld: Awakening’ Trailer is Released!

The First Official ‘Underworld: Awakening’ Trailer is Released!

The first trailer for the upcoming Underworld: Awakening has been released at long last! A follow-up to 2006′s Underworld: Evolution, the fourth film in the franchise will follow Selene (Kate Beckinsale) as she escapes imprisonment. After being held in a coma-like state for fifteen years, she learns that she has a fourteen-year-old vampire/lycan hybrid daughter …

Texas “Vampire” Attacks Woman and Gives Vampire Fans a Bad Name

Texas “Vampire” Attacks Woman and Gives Vampire Fans a Bad Name

Yet another crazy dumbass claiming to be a vampire has made the news and once again vampire fans are getting hell for it. I hate these people, I hate these stories, but here I am again writing about some moron giving us vampire lovers a bad name. Cue the rant and raving… now. So here’s …

Filming For ‘Vampire Dog’ Begins

Filming For ‘Vampire Dog’ Begins

Another vampire flick is on the way, one titled “Vampire Dog” and as I’m sure you can guess, it’s about a dog that is a vampire. The upcoming family film will be the directorial debut of Geoff Anderson, who has worked in the movie business for 16 years as a visual effects artist and a …

Jessica, Nan, Hoyt, and Merlotte Find Themselves Under Fire in the Next Episode of True Blood!

Jessica, Nan, Hoyt, and Merlotte Find Themselves Under Fire in the Next Episode of True Blood!

Not literally ‘under fire’, like, being shot at (although Hoyt does come pretty close). They’re all just in very stressful situations in the next episode. But if they weren’t, then what fun would they be? It looks like several issues are coming to a head, while others are still building up like tropical storms off …