Andy Boylan reviews “The Vampire in Folklore, History, Literature, Film and Television: A Comprehensive Bibliography” (2015) by J. Gordon Melton and Alysa Hornick.
A Drink of Blood a Day Keeps the Doctor Away: Do Sanguinarians Have Digestive Issues?
What gives sanguinarians their “need” for blood? Erin Chapman investigates—and shares her own experience.
Which Year Was the Witch/Vampire Poem, ‘The Old Woman of Berkeley,’ Published?
Different publication dates have been given for Robert Southey’s poem “The Old Woman of Berkeley.” When was it really published? Anthony Hogg investigates.
Read All Over: Vamped’s 10 Most Popular Articles of 2015
Vamped published 66 articles in 2015. Which ones did you view the most?
Augere—Not Your Typical Type of Vampire: Sandrine Genier’s Debut Novel
Andy Boylan reviews Sandrine Genier’s debut novel, “The Vampire” (2015).
Monthly Digest: December 2015
The 17th edition of “Monthly Digests.” What’d you miss in December 2015? Lady Gaga a real-life bloodsucker? Coverage of a vampire studies symposium & more!
Vampire Killing Stakes of Dubious Authenticity—Yours for Only $99.99!
What makes these “vampire killing stakes” worth so much money? Erin Chapman investigates.
A Virgin’s View on The Hunger (1983)
As a tribute to David Bowie, who passed away on Jan. 10, 2016, Erin Chapman casts her “virgin eyes” on Bowie’s first and only vampire film: “The Hunger.”
Looking Back: A Brief Retrospective of the Year That Was for Vamped
Erin Chapman takes a brief stroll down memory lane, recapping major stats and events for Vamped in 2015—and looks ahead at the year to come.
No, Witchula Will Not Be the First Witch/Vampire Hybrid Film
Marcus Bradford claims his upcoming film, Witchula, will be the first to feature a “witch/vampire hybrid.” No, it won’t, as Andy Boylan explains.