vampire films

Traces the history of vampires in film and on television from the silent movie era to the twenty-first century.

"This title focuses on Dracula and gives information related to his origin, Hollywood influence, and legacy he left behind. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.

Examines the notorious history and legends of vampires, their evolution and portrayal in books, television, and cinema, and the ongoing fascination with the "vampire lifestyle.".

This is an entertaining look at the vampire phenomenon. Beginning with a full-bodied history on the appearance of vampires in early literature and moving on to more modern film and television iterations, including Twilight, True Blood, and even Count von Count on Sesame Street, this book takes a bite out of vampire lore to show how readers and theatergoers have always been fascinated by these creatures of the night. It also explains how vampires have changed physically over the years, a major feat for an undead creature. The resource ends with a filmography that gives details on most major vampire films.

This is an entertaining look at the vampire phenomenon. Beginning with a full-bodied history on the appearance of vampires in early literature and moving on to more modern film and television iterations, including Twilight, True Blood, and even Count von Count on Sesame Street, this book takes a bite out of vampire lore to show how readers and theatergoers have always been fascinated by these creatures of the night. It also explains how vampires have changed physically over the years, a major feat for an undead creature. The resource ends with a filmography that gives details on most major vampire films. For Further Information Section, Bibliography, Detailed Table of Contents, Sidebars, Index, Web Sites, Full-color photographs, Glossary.

Chronicles the history of portrayals of vampires and werewolves in books and film from the nineteenth to the early twenty-first century.

An examination of vampires in young adult fiction, looking at ten classic vampire texts--five literary and five cinematic, featuring analyses of vampire novels by popular horror authors, and discussing the television series "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer.".

Examines how vampires have been portrayed in movies and profiles some of the most popular vampire movies and the actors and actresses who portrayed them.

Examines the presence of vampires in popular culture, contains information about the legends of vampires, and provides stories of real-life murderers who were labeled vampires because the nature of their crimes.

This vampire volume takes a deep bite into the history of vampires of the big and small screen. Readers will learn about famous faces, from Bella Lugosi to Bella Swan. Sidebars, a timeline, and stunning photographs and illustrations will thrill your readers.