Vampires are supernatural beings from folklore that survive by feeding off the blood, or life force, of the living. The most famous vampire is the fictional Count Dracula, created by Irish author Bram Stoker.
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Varney the Vampire: The world’s first vampiric hero
Varney the Vampire was the original king of the undead who inspired all who came after him, says DR KAJA FRANCK
Dracula by the Purple Playhouse (1973), Canada’s forgotten vampire film
Dracula by the Purple Playhouse wasn't one of the CBC's finest efforts, says TERRY SHERWOOD
Peter Underwood versus The Vampire
RICK HALE examines how famed ghost hunter Peter Underwood came face-to-face with the evils of a real-life vampire in England during the 1970s
Dracula Society, An Interview with the chair, Julia Kruk
Julia Kruk has been a member of the Dracula Society for over 40 years. DAVID SAUNDERSON talks to her about the group devoted to Bram Stoker's king of vampires....
Dracula 1979 REVIEW
Dracula 1979 is a stylish but different take on the Bram Stoker vampire classic, TERRY SHERWOOD writes
Meet Isle of Man Vampire, Matthew Hassal
Iron stakes prevent an ancient vampire, Matthew Hassal, rising from Malew Churchyard, Isle of Man, RICK HALE reports
In Search of Dracula 2020 TV REVIEW
TERRY SHERWOOD reviews In Search of Dracula, Mark Gattiss' documentary exploring the history of the king of vampires...
England’s 6 most terrifying historic vampire cases
Real-life vampires and other bloodsucking creatures are found throughout English history, says RICK HALE
Dracul (2018) by Dacre Stoker and J. D. Barker BOOK REVIEW
DR KAJA FRANCK reviews Dracul (2018), by Dacre Stoker and J. D. Barker, a worthy prequel to the greatest vampire novel of all…
The Fearless Vampire Killers 1967 REVIEW
JAY HOLLIS reviews Fearless Vampire Killers (1967), Roman Polanski's parody of British horror
Why we love Dracula: A History of Vampire Films
Guest writer DEBRA McREYNOLDS puts the bit on our favourite vampire films in this look at cinematic Dracula
John Polidori: Genesis of The Vampyre and the Byronic Hero
DR KAJA FRANCK explores how the birth of Frankenstein also involved the creation of the first English vampire novel by John Polidori
Renfield, fly-eating madman, essential force in Dracula
Renfield is one of Dracula's most intriguing and charismatic characters. DR KAJA FRANCK profiles the notorious madman...
Bram Stoker’s top 5 inspirations for Count Dracula (and it’s not just Vlad the...
DR KAJA FRANCK digs deep into Bram Stoker's working notes to reveal the real inspiration behind the King of Vampires, Count Dracula
Byzantium 2012 REVIEW: Vampires set up home in modern-day Hastings
Byzantium 2012 sees Neil Jordan make a return to horror. RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES is pleased to hear it...
Blood Of The Vampire 1958 REVIEW
First off the blocks to emulate Hammer's horror success? RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES revisits the gruesomely Technicolor effort, Blood Of The Vampire (1958).
Halloween monsters crawl out from real Irish folklore
ANN MASSEY O’REGAN gets us ready for Halloween with these real life monsters from Ireland's folklore
Bram Stoker’s Dracula 1992: 10 Things you didn’t know
KAYLEIGH MARIE EDWARDS shares some fun facts about Bram Stoker's Dracula 1992
The Hand of Night 1968 REVIEW
The Hand of Night 1968, reviewed by guest writer ALAN HOARE
Castle Dracula Dublin ‘charming, enigmatic and enthralling night’ REVIEW
ANN MASSEY ventures into Castle Dracula Dublin - she tells us what she discovered!
Please Sir’s Frankie Abbott returns for Frankula horror romp
RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES takes a look at Frankula, the return of 1970s TV favourite David Barry aka Frankie Abbott...
Top 10 Bram Stoker-Dracula sites to visit in London
DACRE STOKER, the great-grandnephew of Bram Stoker, gives his top 10 Dracula sites to celebrate the life of the legendary author
10 must-see Dracula sites in Romania, according to Dacre Stoker
DACRE STOKER picks the 10 must-see sites associated with Dracula in Romania
Dacre Stoker’s Top 10 Dracula-inspired Films
DACRE STOKER chooses his favourite films inspired by his great-grand uncle Bram Stoker's Dracula
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