Ten years ago today, Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight,” set in Forks, Washington, was unleashed on the world and became a pop culture phenomenon. Erin Chapman took a trip to Forks to unravel the saga’s affect on the town.
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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.
Monthly Digest: October 2014
Welcome to the third installment of “Monthly Digests”! What did you miss in October? Check out two of Vamped’s most ambitious articles; one on vampire facials, the other on “19th century” vampire killing kits. And more!
Interview with Lauren Adkins, the Woman Who Married a Robert Pattinson Cardboard Cut-Out
Is Lauren Adkins the ultimate “Twilight” fan? On January 26, 2013, she married a Robert Pattinson cardboard cut-out and now refers to herself as Lauren Adkins Cullen. However, you’ll find there’s much more to her story.
Twilight Fan Marries Robert Pattinson Cut-Out?
This story may’ve popped up in your Facebook newsfeed: a Las Vegas Twilight fan marries a cardboard cut-out of the film series’ star, Robert Pattinson. Is this a joke? I decided to do some digging. Here’s what I found.
Do Your Vampires Sparkle?
How much longer do we have to keep comparing vampire novels to Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight” saga? All joking aside, it is becoming tedious. . . . why [do] readers and reviewers [ask] . . . “Do your vampires sparkle?”