Renfield’s Syndrome

by | Jan 10, 2015 | Vampires

If you’ve read Bram Stoker’s Dracula (or seen the movie, of which I am not a fan) you will be familiar with the character of Renfield. For the few who may not be, Renfield was a mental patient whose aid was enlisted by Count Dracula on his arrival to...

Types Of Vampires

by | Jan 10, 2015 | Vampires

You probably thought that there was only one vampire type out there. You’ll primarily come across the blood drinkers in popular media, but that doesn’t mean they constitute the only members of the vampire mythos. There are, in fact, a few types of vampires...

Vampires In Folklore

by | Jan 10, 2015 | Vampires

There was a time when people truly believed in vampires. That’s not to say there aren’t those who still hold on to such convictions. However, in the past, vampirism was an integral part of many cultural belief systems throughout the world. Most people are probably...

Vampires In History

by | Jan 10, 2015 | Vampires

I would not wish to hazard a guess as to whether or not vampires are real. There have undoubtedly been some cases which have defied explanation, and still others which have just been disturbing. Blood drinking is a concept which has always both repulsed and...

Vlad Tepes

by | Jan 10, 2015 | Real Vampires

If you’ve never heard the name Vlad Tepes then your knowledge of all things vampiric is severely limited. It is said that he was the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s now notorious Count Dracula. He is a fascinating character for any historical study, made...

Elizabeth Bathory

by | Jan 10, 2015 | Real Vampires

Over the past couple of years there have been numerous movies which have made reference to the infamous Countess Elizabeth Bathory. That she is one of the most well known female serial killers in history cannot be disputed. However, there are various legends...