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.
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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.
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?
A Virgin’s View on “Dracula” (1931)
Tod Browning’s “Dracula” (1931) is widely regarded as one of the best vampire movies ever made. But what’s it like to someone who barely knows anything about the film? Erin Chapman takes a look through “virgin eyes.”
Interview with Phineas J Legheart, Vampire Killing Kit Maker
Anthony Hogg interviews Phineas J Legheart, a vampire killing kit maker so successful, he says it’s his “current full time job”. But who is Legheart? Why does he make vampire killing kits—and why do people buy them?
How I Spent Spring Break: Vampire Historian Meets Vampire Scholars
In this Vamped exclusive, Dax Stokes, the Vampire Historian, shares the story of his meet-up with two of the world’s most important vampire scholars. Try not to geek out when you see the photos of the book collection.
Defending Abby: Nothing Wrong with ‘Let the Right One In’ Remakes
American cable network, A&E, are turning John Ajvide Lindqvist’s 2004 novel “Let the Right One In” into a TV series. Can we handle another adaptation? Vampire film reviewer, Andy Boylan, argues in favour.
Generation Defanged: Why Vampires Don’t Scare Me
I remember sitting cross-legged in front of the TV when I was 5-years-old watching “Sesame Street” before afternoon kindergarden class. Looking back on it now, Count von Count was my first introduction to vampires.
New ‘Carmilla’ Adaptation: Main Character Now ‘Adorable’ Englishwoman
On March 3, 2015 the York Theatre Company hosted a single performance—a staged reading of a new musical based on J. Sheridan LeFanu’s “Carmilla.” How did it differ from other stage adaptations? Read on to find out!
A Valentine’s Day Treat
Happy Valentine’s Day to all our lovely readers. We’ve got a special treat for you; something to tug at your heartstrings and blister eardrums. Make sure no children or animals are about when you hit the play button.