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This visual feast celebrates classic vampire cinema, mainstream and niche, through the many colorful ways in which the key films have been marketed and consumed. F.W. Murnau's haunting film Nosferatu had its premiere in Berlin in March 1922. Bram Stoker's widow, Florence, tried hard to sue the production company for breach of copyright but had to settle in the end for a court order to destroy all prints and negatives. The film kept resurrecting, though,...

When the bloodthirsty Immortals' lord, Deacon Frost, declares war on the human race, Blade is humanity's last hope for survival.

A war has been raging between the Vampires and the Lycans for centuries. Selene is a vampire Death Dealer who finds out that the Lycans have plans to capture Michael. As Selene begins to track Michael, she becomes more convinced that the Lycans are planning an attack against the Death Dealers. The vampire kingpin, Kraven, is certain the Lycans do not have that kind of intelligence. As Selene shadows Michael, she finds herself wanting to protect him,...

Castles, Cobwebs, and Candelabra -- Mr. Stoker's Book of Blood -- The ENglish Widow and the German Count -- "A Nurse will be in Attendance at all Performances" -- A Deal for the Devil, or, Hollywood Bites -- The Ghost Goes West -- The Spanish Dracula -- Hollywood Gothic -- Dracula at a Glance.

Frankenstein meets the Wolf Man: The resurrected Wolf Man, seeking a cure for his malady, enlists the aid of mad scientist Patric Knowles, who claims he will not only rid the Wolf Man of his nocturnal metamorphosis but will also revive the frozen body of Frankenstein's inhuman creation. House of Frankenstein: Dracula, the Wolf Man and the Frankenstein monster exact revenge upon their many enemies. House of Dracula: Dracula and the Wolfman approach...

Vampire heroine Selene continues the saga of war between the aristocratic Death Dealers and the barbaric Lycans. Traces the beginnings of the ancient feud between the two tribes. Selene and her love Michael, the lycan hybrid, try to unlock the secrets of their bloodlines. The tale of action, intrigue and forbidden love takes them into the battle to end all wars as the immortals must finally face their retribution.

"A secluded colony of child vampires come under attack from vengeful villagers in this darkly funny horror tale by Argentinean filmmaker Iván Noel. A journalist visits a secluded orphanage where children suffer from an unknown skin disease. She soon learns that they are in fact not children, but vampires aging from 4 to 120 years old and who have been bitten at an early age and forever remain in that physical state. They are led and protected by...

Wisecracking private eye Rafe Guttman investigates some strange happenings at a titillating bordello on the edge of town. It seems owner Madam Lilith and her luscious cohorts want more than money -they want blood! Soon Rafe finds himself up to his neck in a den of hungry vampiresses and battling the Reverend Jimmy Current, a slick televangelist with an unstoppable talisman. When a private investigator looks into a disappearance, he discovers a bordello...

Biochemist Michael Morbius tries to cure himself of a rare blood disease, but he inadvertently infects himself with a form of vampirism instead.

Senior Charley Brewster finally has it all. He's running with the cool kids and dating the hottest girl in high school. But all hell breaks loose when charming Jerry Dandrige moves in next door. Charlie thinks there's something odd about him, although no one, including his mom seems to notice. But after too many of his classmates vanish under bizarre circumstances, Charley comes to an unmistakable conclusion: Jerry is a vampire preying on his neighborhood!...