Strigoi! Did Arthur Conan Doyle Really Know Bram Stoker?
The author of "Dracula" made an appearance on history-bending TV show, "Houdini & Doyle." Did the two famous writers really know each other? [read more]
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I Went to See a Short Serbian Vampire Film: Thoughts on The Cursed Days
For my first ever short film festival, I went to see—what else?—a vampire film. [read more]
Finding Vellutini: How I Tracked Down the Editor of the Journal of Vampirology
John L. Vellutini seemingly dropped off the face of the earth when his perodical, Journal of Vampirology, folded in 1990. Here's how I found him. [read more]
Got Blood? What Self-Identified Vampires Get from Raw Steaks
Meat tray residue is often used as a substitute for fresh blood by self-identified vampires. But is it the same thing? [read more]
A Virgin’s View on Dracula (1897) by Bram Stoker
On the anniversary of the first diary entry in Bram Stoker's "Dracula" (1897), we present a "virgin's view" on the classic vampire novel. [read more]
Trip to Texas: The Vampire Studies Symposium and More
The vampire studies symposium was the main event—but there were other things to see and do in Texas. [read more]
How Did the Blade Rave Go? A Follow-Up
On Oct. 9, 2015, BBQ Films hosted a "Blade Rave" at Terminal 5 in New York. Erin Chapman speaks to BBQ Films' co-founder, Gabriel Rhoads, to find out how it went. [read more]
Interview with Dr. Tomas Ganz, Regarding His Views on Sanguinarianism
Dr. Tomas Ganz, a noted physician, has had some interesting things to say about sanguinarianism. Erin Chapman sought him out for further elaboration. [read more]
Love Bites: 5 Last Minute Gift Ideas for Your Vampire Valentine
Running out of time and still need something for your vampire Valentine? Never fear! Erin Chapman is here with a few gift ideas. [read more]
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. [read more]
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