We’ve been honoured by having one of our articles translated into Portuguese for a Brazilian vampire website. Dax Stokes’ article on meeting two vampire scholars got the treatment. There was just one little hitch…
Month: June 2015
Mystery or Myth? Della Farrant’s Case for Highgate Ghost
Folklorist, Trystan Swale, considers Della Farrant’s case for hauntings at London’s Highgate Cemetery in her book “Haunted Highgate” (2014). Does the evidence weigh in her favour or has she written a damp squib?
Vampire Hunter Rejects Horror Heavyweight’s Meet Offer
Sean Manchester, 70, responded to “Vampire Hunter Dodges Horror Heavyweight’s Meet Offer” (June 15, 2015) via Facebook, substituting an offer to meet Ramsey Campbell, 69, at an awards ceremony with a counter-offer.
Vampire Hunter Dodges Horror Heavyweight’s Meet Offer
Alleged Vampire hunter, Sean Manchester, 70, responded to “Vampire Hunter Meets Match Against Horror Heavyweight” (June 14, 2015) through his Facebook page—and completely bypassed the offer made by his opponent.
Vampire Hunter Meets Match Against Horror Heavyweight
Sean Manchester, 70, a self-proclaimed vampire hunter, squared off against famed horror writer Ramsey Campbell, 69, in a comment thread stoush that ended poorly for the man who claims to have staked the Highgate Vampire.
Rest in Peace, Prince of Darkness: A Tribute to Christopher Lee
Sir Christopher Lee, best-known for playing Dracula, passed away on June 7, 2015. He was 93. Vampire film critic, Andy Boylan, penned this tribute to the “Prince of Darkness,” whose death marks the end of an era.
Vampire Studies Symposium to Be Held in Texas on Halloween
On Oct. 31, 2015, vampire scholars will descend on a small college campus north of Dallas for “There are Such Things! Vampire Studies Symposium 2015.” This will hopefully be the beginning of an annual tradition.
Another Major Overhaul: 6 Significant Changes for Vamped
Vamped is undergoing some pretty significant changes, with its second largest overhaul since the site’s inception. Anthony Hogg discusses some of the site’s biggest differences and hints at other things in store.
Monthly Digest: May 2015
Welcome to the tenth installment of “Monthly Digests”! What did you miss in May 2015? Our 100th post, an interview with a vampire killing kit maker, a virgin’s view on “Dracula” (1931) and we stake the Highgate Vampire!
Like Vampire Wine: Lisa Dominique Machat’s Foray into Fiction
Andy Boylan, of “Taliesin Meets the Vampires” fame, guest reviews Lisa Dominique Machat’s debut novel, “A Walk in the Sun” (2013). Did the vintner craft a rich, full-bodied story or was it best left fermenting in a vat?