Dracula vs Van Helsing: Who’s the REAL Van Helsing?
DRACULA author Bram Stoker said that Van Helsing was based on a REAL person. But WHO? We look at the history of the vampire hunter, including possible inspirations, and some of his interesting appearances.
‘Dracula: Dead and Loving It’—Behind the scenes of the vampire comedy
Did people misjudge the Mel Brooks movie “Dracula: Dead and Loving It”? Looking at several behind-the-scenes elements of the 1995 vampire comedy movie to see why people have been warming up to it in the years since its release.
Patricia Briggs’ Mercy Thompson Series in Order
This urban fantasy series from Patricia Briggs stars the shape-shifting mechanic who can take the form of a coyote. “I actively avoid power creep. I think that underpowered characters make much better protagonists.”
BEING HUMAN: Werewolf Transformation Revealed—Behind The Scenes
British supernatural comedy-drama Being Human revolved around supernatural roommates. Watch how it wasn’t easy to turn actor Russell Tovey into a flesh-eating werewolf...
Eric Wilson Q&A: His classic vampire trilogy mixes horror with Bible history
We talk to the author of The Jerusalem’s Undead Trilogy about the origins of the vampire series, the conflicted conversations that the books have led to, how these novels fit into the larger picture of Eric’s work, and why Stephen King is a genius.
How the author of FRIGHT NIGHT is expanding the world of the original vampire movie
In the classic, a teen horror film addict is shocked to discover his neighbor is a vampire. Find out how the original movie’s writer and director is revisiting the whole story with a new book trilogy and a new comic book series!
Vampire Comedy Countdown #29 ‘Rockula’
A sexually frustrated vampire is condemned for eternity to watch his one true love be murdered. Determined to break the cycle of reincarnation and death, he tries to win her heart by starting a rock band. The 1990 comedy horror film Rockula starred Dean Cameron as the rocker, Toni Basil as his mom, and Thomas Dolby as the villain.
Wait—Al Capone is a VAMPIRE?
A new comic book mini-series shows vampire hunters in the big city having to deal with the legendary Al Capone. Because he’s BACK. And he’s a VAMPIRE! Written by J.C. Vaughn with art from Brendon Fraim and Brian Fraim, the story continues the epic saga in the Vampire, PA brand.
Vampire Comedy Countdown #31: The Munsters’ Revenge (TV Movie 1981)
I love The Munsters. So. Much. (Seriously, Monster Complex has talked bout The Munsters LOTS OF TIMES.) We’re including them on this list because of the movies, but let’s start with the original series. Count Dracula was a member of the family on classic monster comedy sitcom The Munsters (1964-1966).
Tania Gold Q&A—Prophecy of a Vampire: “I love vampire stories...I wanted to provide something fresh and unique.”
Tania Gold’s new book is Prophecy of a Vampire. Find out more about the book, and read our interview with the author! “I love vampire stories, especially when they have a romantic tie to it. I wrote Prophecy of a Vampire as a romance because I wanted to provide something fresh and unique.”
Making WELLINGTON PARANORMAL: Behind the Scenes
Mockumentary TV show Wellington Paranormal follows police investigators tracking supernatural events like demon possession, haunted houses, and blood bank robberies. The video playlist includes looks behind the scenes, including comments from co-creator Jemaine Clement.
Vampire Comedy Countdown #30 Vampire in Brooklyn
Starring Eddie Murphy and Angela Bassett, 1995’s Vampire in Brooklyn is a horror comedy film directed by Wes Craven (1939-2015). Craven is considered by many to be one of the all-time best masters of horror films, seeing as how he often mashed together horror tropes with satire and humor.
[Flashback] Dracula by Bram Stoker—“the events really took place…”
Bram Stoker claimed that parts of Dracula were real. The author wrote Dracula in the 1890s, generating ideas based on both folklore and history.
Top 10 Behind the Scenes Secrets about ‘Vampire Diaries’
Go behind the scenes at the teen drama TV show The Vampire Diaries—looking at the drama, mistakes, and rewrites that were happening behind the cameras in Mystic Falls.
Making ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN: Behind the scenes of the classic movie
The Universal Monsters classic teams the comedy legends with the official Dracula, Wolf-Man and Frankenstein Monster. These videos talk about the historic film and its prominence among the official Universal Monsters movies.
27 Striking Vampire Books—including horror, romance, fantasy, and comedy titles
This list of remarkable vampire books shows classics to blockbuster series—ranging from horror and romance to fantasy or even comedy. Which books would you add to the list?
[Flashback] ‘The Vampyre’ by John Polidori—revising vampire folklore into the monster seen in vampire stories today.
Polidori has been credited with revising vampire of folklore, changing it into the humanistic monster now often seen in vampire stories today.
Vampire Hunter D is on SALE right now!
Interested in getting the Japanese western horror fantasy Vampire Hunter D? Find out more about the series—and about the amazing sale going on this month.
Vampire Hunter D: Six Questions for the Creators
In this bizarre and deadly far future, the most dangerous thing of all is not a vampire, but the one who hunts them. Find out more about the story of Vampire Hunter D and about the creators.
Complete Vampire Diaries Books in Order
Celebrating the various series expanding on The Vampire Diaries, the story of a vampire and his life. Find a complete list of Vampire Diaries books, with info about each title.