1. He never once hints that he himself is Vlad the Impaler (although there is the suggestion that maybe he is related to that figure). For that matter, the most current scholarship into the novel indicates Stoker himself hardly knew anything more about the historical Vlad Tepes (pronounced tseh-PESH) than the name. It sounded good,…
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A Quest For the truth in “My Vladislaus Dracula”
I have always loved a good vampire movie, especially as a teenager, so I can definitely see what the hype is about the newest vampire trilogies. But, for me, saying the word vampire and Dracula’s name are two completely different things. One is a mythical creature, and the other is a real fifteenth century Romanian…
John Marks’ Fangland
Evangeline Harker thought she was going to land the opportunity of a lifetime. An assistant producer at The Hour, a news magazine show not unlike 60 Minutes, Evangeline is sent on assignment to Transylvania to meet with the mysterious Ion Torgu. Torgu, believed to be the most influential crime lord in Eastern Europe has made…
Vampire Restaurants
Good evening my sweets. Somewhere around the world, a dinner bell is ringing. Gather your covens around the bloody coffin and listen (read, rather) to what I dug-up about vampire-themed restaurants. Vampire Café- Located in the Ginza section of great Tokyo, this extravagant vampire-themed place offers well, all things vampire! Diners and Dracula enthusiasts alike…
Mooooo!
Before I get to the point of this post I’d like to point out that the cow pictured above looks fucking-crazy. Look at its eyes! They’re pits of evil… crazy soul sucking evil. Creepy cow. *glares at cow* Anyway! Time to get to the vampires. As I am sure you probably guessed, cows are involved…
The Children of Judas
How about we mix together a pinch of vampire lore with a dash of Jesus and a handful of evil. You know what you get? Read on and see… Religion and vampires clashing isn’t anything new of course, so an incredibly evil and vicious clan of vampires called the Children of Judas shouldn’t be too…
Leech Lover Facts: Part 3
It’s been a while since I have done a “Leech Lovers Facts” post, so you’re all getting one today. For those of you new readers this is where I post some random bits of delicious vampire info; for past posts check out Leech Lovers Facts Part One and Part Two. Whiskey: In Romania this booze…
True Blood, Season 2 Episode 7
Andy didn’t give up after all! He’s still running through the woods, drunk as a skunk, and still falling repeatedly on his face. In the clearing at the big orgy, Eggs is manhandling Sam, and slams him onto a rock. Tara leans over, with completely black eyes, tells him to give in, and licks his…
True Blood, Season 2 Episode 5
We’re at Sookie’s house, or actually, in the yard, where Daphne is leading an awestruck Sam into the woods to explain to him why she knows “what” Sam is. While she walks, she drops one article of clothing at a time, and Sam makes a half-hearted attempt to be in total denial. Daphne patronizes him…
The Romanian Strigoii
Alright boys and gals, grab your thick cloaks, your wooden stakes and crosses for it’s time to go back to the traditional land of the vampire, Romania. This time to learn of the most common vampire species in the country, the Strigoii. The strigoii are a breed of undead vampire (compared to the Romanian living…