Carl Theodor Dreyer’s “Vampyr” (1932) is often 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.”
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Book Review: Tod Browning’s Dracula
Matthew E Banks’ review of Gary D. Rhodes’ recent publication, “Tod Browning’s Dracula” (2014). Rhodes is a School of Creative Arts lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast and a prolific Lugosi scholar. Should you buy it?
20 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the ‘Interview with the Vampire’ Movie, Pt. 2
Twenty years ago today, “Interview with the Vampire” was released in Australian cinemas. This is the second part of our two part article commemorating the film’s 20th anniversary. For instance, did you know…
Three Faces of Dracula: A Personal Story
David Lee Summers, author of “Vampires of the Scarlet Order” (2005) and “Dragon’s Fall: Rise of the Scarlet Order” (2012) discusses the “three faces of Dracula” that inspired the portrayal of vampires in his own work.
The Vampire Films of Bela Lugosi
Bela Lugosi (1882–1956) is best-known for his iconic portrayal of the Count in “Dracula” (1931). But it wasn’t the only time he played a vampire on screen. Matthew E Banks sheds light on Bela’s other vampire portrayals.
Another ‘Blomberg’ Sold: Business as Usual in the ‘Antique’ Vampire Killing Kit Trade
On Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, a “Blomberg” vampire killing kit sold for thousands at an auction. But it also seems people are slowly realising “antique” vampire killing kits are not as old as they’re supposed to be.
Shadow of the Vampire: Nosferatu Remake Planned
There’s a Nosferatu remake in the works. Or, there will be if you’re prepared to fund David Fisher’s Kickstarter project, “Nosferatu — The Feature Film Remix.” Doug Jones is slated to star, but should this film be made?
20 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the ‘Interview with the Vampire’ Movie, Pt. 1
How time flies. It’s already been 20 years since “Interview with the Vampire” was released. To commemorate the occasion, we’ve gathered 20 interesting 20 facts about the film; some you might know, others you might not.
6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Buy an ‘Antique’ Vampire Killing Kit
On October 22, 2014, two 19th century vampire killing kits sold at an auction for thousands of dollars. It’s a story you’ve probably heard many times before. But the trade must stop. Here’s 6 reasons why it needs to.
Book Review—Prince Lestat
It has been 11 years since the last instalment in Anne Rice’s popular “Vampire Chronicles.” The latest, “Prince Lestat,” will be released shortly, but how does it compare to the previous editions? Andy Boylan reviews.