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The classic silent horror film Nosferatu uses the 1897 Bram Stoker book "Dracula" and centuries-old vampire legends to create a frightening fairy tale.

The 1922 film Nosferatu introduced the horror film fraternity to its first great vampire. The impact was tremendous with countless imitations following.

As the Twilight Saga continues to pull in cinema-goers, take a look back over the movie career of the original blood-sucker: Count Dracula.

German filmmakers tried to disguise their adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula as Nosferatu, but Florence Stoker fought to have all copies of the film destroyed.

Nosferatu was not the first vampire movie ever made, however it laid the groundwork for vampires in the horror films to come.

What kind of vampires glow in the sunlight, come out in the daytime, don't sleep in a coffin, are unaffected by crosses and garlic, and have sworn off human blood?

Only a short time remains before Great Lakes Brewing Company's fall seasonal ales disappear from bars and retailers shelves.

Shadow of the Vampire (2000) is a reworked "Nosferatu," which is a reworked "Dracula," making the newer film more easily adaptable to unexpected comic and artistic twists

In case you haven't noticed, vampires are so in right now. Thank HBO's True Blood and the Twilight series (the books and movies) for covering the generational spread.

Here is a guide to some golden oldies for all the fans of Twilight and vampires in general.

Though most remakes pale in the shadow of classic originals, these horror movies bear the distinction of equaling, enriching, and even surpassing their predecessors.

How did vampires evolve from blood-sucking monsters to sexy immortals in today's movies and TV? This article discusses their evolution from revenant to anti-hero.

A brief look at German expressionist cinema, what defines the genre and how it has influenced film noir, horror and modern cinema.

Vampire movies can be scary, cheesey, or romantic, but they're always entertaining. Here are the top 5 movies featuring everyone's favorite ghoul, Dracula.

Slovakia may be enjoying a renaissance as one of Europe's top ski resorts but the country's castles, peppered among its steep hillsides, are its most eye-catching feature

The case for Michael Jackson's "Thriller" as the greatest music video ever made. It's influence and continued impact and relevance in today's entertainment market.

Composers have written lots of music about death and evil spirits that can be used at All Hallows parties. The list includes Felix Mendelssohn's "First Walpurgis Night".

It takes more than spooky makeup, costumes, and fake blood to turn a scary movie into a classic.

This is the first of three articles examining the history of Vampire films. First is a look at the basis of vampire mythology and the archetypes they created.

A look at the award-winning German director of Fitzcarraldo, Aguirre: The Wrath of God, Nosferatu the Vampyre, Grizzly Man and many more.

From Nosferatu to the Mummy, iconic horror masterpieces of early-20th-century cinema are ideal for a Halloween vintage horror movie marathon.

Today, vampires seem to be a fixture in romance novels, but how did they originate into the human consciousness and how did they evolve in their journey through horror?

When asked about Dracula, most people will mumble that he was based on Vlad the Impaler. However, societies have worshipped and feared vampires for centuries.

Ideas for scary, funny, classic or kids movies to show in the background of your Halloween party.

Ghost or spirt photographs and vintage horror films are used to create an unusual vintage Halloween party decor. Scary!

Love, romance, and the supernatural mingle in this excellent collection of short stories.

Taut writing, great acting and excellent commentaries make HBO's True Blood Season One wicked, wicked fun. 9/10.

Use popular media characters to create fun masks and costumes for parties and trick or treating.

Without blood, violence or special effects, the low-budget Centron Studios horror classic 'Carnival of Souls' manages to touch upon our deepest fears.

The National Film Board of Canada's Land of the Heads (Au Pays des Têtes), directed by Cédric Louis and Claude Barras, is a ghoulishly funny short. 9/10.

Quite a few common myths about vampires originated from a single source - Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula.

Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari was one of the leading films of the Expressionist cinema movement during 1920s Germany. Read on for critical and contextual analysis.

The new vampire movie Twilight has generated interest in the Quileute tribe. But how much about the vampire and werewolf legends is fact and how much is fiction?

Unlike most movies that wear their hearts on their cinematic sleeves, "The Lives of Others" (Leben der Anderen, Das) hides its message beneath layers of subterfuge.

For those who haven't read the book, a little background into the history of the Cullen family will enhance this film's enjoyment.

A look into the archetypes of Hammer Horror films, foreign vampire films, and comedic films.

For beautiful architecture, a taste of Germany's royal past, and a look at the movies of today, Potsdam, Germany is a fantastic day trip out of Berlin.

Vampires are a screen classic but have recently made a come back. There are many basic vampire effects which are easy to create to enhance a film or party make-up.

21st century goth music in all its permutations had a common root in a vampiric single from the late 1970s.

4 Months, 3 Weeks & 2 Days picks up worthy accolades at London's premier foreign films event, beating Persepolis and Gomorrah to the big prize.

The Headless Horseman, sorceresses, a quirky monster and a love vampire in artworks by John Quidor, John William Waterhouse, Lévy-Dhurmer, Odilon Redon and Edvard Munch.

Halloween is a great time for parties, and what better theme for an All Hallows' Eve shindig than vampires? Here are some fun ideas to help you have a fang-filled night.

With Director George Waggner, The Wolf Man was not the first werewolf movie ever made, but it is the most famously acclaimed from the Golden Age of Horror.

Vampires used to threaten the status quo. Now they restabilize it.

Films based on classical literature and myths can offer a fright-fest that is more thought-provoking than stomach-turning and suitable for ages 7 or 8 to adult.