Review: Makandal’s Legacy by C G S Millworth
It’s book review time Dear Readers! Today’s book is Makandal’s Legacy by C G S Millworth, a vampire novel which gives vampire fans something new, a dark story inspired by a Haitian legend. “Francois Makandal fought a battle for freedom from the world of slavery in which he lived. We learn that he asked the …
I Need You! Give Me Your Recommendations!
Today’s post is a little different, instead of me recommending vampire books to you, I’m asking for you to help me out. You see, there’s a type of vampire book I’m looking for, a book that may or may not exist, and since so many of you here are big book geeks like me, you …
Vampire Plushies: Vamplets Baby Vampyres
Oh plushy vampire baby toys! Yayyyyy! Your baby’s first stuffed animal could be a baby werewolf/cockroach, also known as the ‘Wereroach” which looks more like a furry alien baby than anything, if you ask me. Or, the more adorable and less disgusting, ‘Zombie Guinea Pig’ which is pink, my favoritest color ever, and black, my …
‘True Blood’ is Nominated for a GLAAD Award
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation just released the nominations for its 22nd annual GLAAD Media Awards Thursday (January 20). Television shows such as “Glee” and “Pretty Little Liars” are in the running to win, as are films like “Burlesque” and “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.” But most importantly, one of our favorites vampire …
Why Fangs?
It remains one of the iconic images of the vampire. Lengthened, piercing teeth, usually (but not always) the bicuspids or eye teeth. Sometimes they stretch to the point of becoming tusks or the saber-teeth of the extinct Smilodon. Other times just a subtle increase in length and reshaping creates the effect. Especially since the Hammer …
Vampire Movies You Would Never (Willingly) See
One of my favorite literary themes is ‘The King in Yellow’; you’ll find it in music, many short stories, and in a particularly favorite episode of Masters of Horror; John Carpenter’s ‘Cigarette Burns’. I always fancied the idea of a deeply disturbing musical/film/play, that made people so incredibly incensed by what they were seeing, that …
Vampire Serial Killer Martin Dumollard
Newspapers and history books alike are full of stories about sadistic and psychotic serial killers, but they’re not alone, for vampire books have these stories as well. We have already written about some of these disturbing individuals here, but I have yet another to add to the shocking list – Martin Dummolard. Martin Dummolard was …
Elijah Was Supposed to Die?
You know, Elijah from The Vampire Diaries? Well, originally, he was supposed to just croak, but the producers and other higher-ups, get ‘upset’ every time they start talking about his inevitable demise. So Elijah may turn out to be a long term character, although, he was first created with the intent to be snuffed within …
Who Should Play Carmilla?
Two film versions of “Carmilla” are in some stage of production right now. A stage play based on Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu’s last work just opened in Chicago. With the number of Draculas numbering in the dozens, little wonder those interested in the genre find this female literary predecessor increasingly interesting. The current wave of …
Slay the Day Away with Buffy!
January 22 is the day to make some hot cocoa, plop yourself on your couch with a comfy blanket and spend the day relaxing because the Oxygen channel is having an ALL DAY Buffy the Vampire Slayer marathon! Hurray for a day of nothing but vampies! From the official press release: “In the mood for …
Interview with An Ex-Vampire: Part 1
The first four videos are fairly disturbing, and some of the most disturbing parts are added at the beginning of the third tape/hour/DVD. Honestly, this looks more like a videotape. But the first tape covers mostly all of Bill Schnoebel’s bullshit regarding his insertion into this Wiccan/Witchcraft/channeling lifestyle. He apparently went around, and this is …
Let’s Scare Jessica to Death
Stephen King put it on his list of top horror movies. It has certainly achieved the status of cult film. Methinks it deserves much more. “Lets Scare Jessica to Death” (1971) captures an atmosphere of dreamlike yet naturalistic horror rarely seen outside maybe “Picnic at Hanging Rock.” John D. Hancock directed and co-wrote the film, …
Film Flashback: Daughters of Darkness
Today’s classic film is Daughters of Darkness, also known as Le Rouge aux Levres (The Lips of Red). It came out back in 1971, and is definitely one of the darker vampire films out there. Daughters of Darkness was directed by Harry Kumel and stars Delphine Seyrig, Daniele Quimet and John Karlen (who was in …
Review: Let Me In
If you haven’t seen Let Me In yet, then SPOILER ALERT! The funny thing about this film, is that it was probably much anticipated by the people who had never heard of ‘Let the Right One In’, but for the people who had seen the movie, it was practically feared, –there was an air of …
‘Breaking Dawn’ Honeymoon Photo Revealed & More!
Warning: spoilers ahead! In the Twilight Saga, Bella and Edward are all steamy and passionate with one another, yet they never have sex because you know, Edward is a gentleman or whatever. But then in the fourth book, Breaking Dawn, they get married and finally do the deed. Stephenie Meyer made the whole thing super …
Varney the Vampyre, or the Feast of Blood
A lot more people have heard or read about “Varney The Vampyre, or The Feast of Blood” than have actually read it. Easy to understand, really. The thing comes to over two hundred meandering chapters, written in a style florid and over the top even by Victorian standards! Here is an example: It is now …
Bill Schnoebel’s Interview with an Ex Vampire
How does one become an ex-vampire exactly? That and more will be revealed in the film that had plans to shake the nation: Interview with an Ex Vampire. The ex-vampire in question here is Bill Schnoebelen, –and when you type his name into Google, it tries to finish it for you by adding the word …
More Violence, Sex and Blood Coming Soon to America!
I’m talking about a movie of course. Coming this March is “Blood,” a Japanese vampire flick packed full of sexy samurais, action and of course, lots of blood. If you dig violent and steamy foreign films then read on! From the official press release: “Well Go USA announced today that it has acquired North American …
The Vampire from the Being Human Remake… Meh?
Eh, I saw a picture of him just a few minutes ago and couldn’t help but kinda be like “eh…, he’s no Damon Salvatore. Hell, he isn’t even Stefan.” In fact, as far as vampires go, it actually looks as if someone took Stefan Salvator, and Armand (circa Antonio Banderas, IwaV) popped them into a …
Six Actors Up For the Role of Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter
One of the biggest projects in Hollywood right now would be Twentieth Century Fox’s upcoming 3D film – Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, which is based on Seth Grahame-Smith’s bestselling novel (he also wrote the movie screenplay). The flick will be directed by Timur Bekmambetov and produced by Timur, Tim Burton, and Jim Lemley. The studio …