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Vampire Videos

Join Dan Owen and Hugh McStay as they bite into 100 years of vampirism on film and TV. From the eerie shadows of German Expressionism to the gleaming fangs of Hollywood"s Golden Age and beyond, they"ll unearth every undead gem. Prepare for a feast of B-movie thrills, Hammer horror chills, blockbuster action, and even some rom-coms with extra bite. Helped by a variety of special guests and horror experts, we"ll dissect every fang-tastic flick, one bite at a time. Ready to join us on this bloodstained

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121. Dracula (2020) with Tony Black

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2025/09/22

[13x1] We begin Season XIII with the BBC-Netflix three-part miniseries of Dracula, from the creators of Sherlock, which finds the Count (Claes Bang) being pursued across Europe in a post-modern twist on Bram Stoker's novel and the gothic Hammer traditions...And making his return to the show is author and podcaster Tony Black... Hosts: Hugh McStay & Dan Owen Guest: Tony Black Editor: Hugh McStay "I'm undead not unreasonable." -- Dracula Jump ahead to a particular episode: (00:01:55) "The

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Bonus: Season XII Ranking

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2025/09/15

[BONUS] Season XII is over, so it's that time again... as Dan and Hugh meet around the glowing vampire campfire to reflect on the season, rank the last 10 episodes in order of merit, talk about some recent vampire film and TV news, then tease what Season XIII has in store for listeners...Hosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStay Editor: Dan Owen⁠ Enjoying what you hear? Please subscribe, leave a rating, or write a review to help us keep bringing you great content! You can also show your support by leaving

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120. Jennifer's Body (2009) with Mary Muñoz

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2025/09/01

[12x10] We finish Season XII with another of our occasional "pseudo vampire" films, with Karyn Kusama's Jennifer's Body. Here, a popular high school girl (Megan Fox) is murdered by a touring rock band and accidentally resurrected as a man-eating succubus demon (vampire?) creature...Back for more ghoulish delight is editor and podcaster Mary Muñoz... Hosts: Hugh McStay & Dan Owen Guest: Mary Muñoz Editor: Hugh McStay "Hell is a teenage girl." -- Needy Lesnicky Enjoying what you hear

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119. Nightmare Classics - "Carmilla" (1989) with Ray...

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2025/08/25

[12x9] We're taking a look at the short-lived 1980s horror anthology series Nightmare Classics with the 1989 episode "Carmilla", which adapted the classic vampire story by Sheridan Le Fanu...And helping us tease it apart is a new guest - writer, editor, and content designer Ray Newman. Hosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStay Guest: Ray Newman Editor: Dan Owen⁠ "I may never see the sunrise, but I can take you to worlds beyond your dreams." --- Carmilla Enjoying what you hear? Please subscribe, leave a

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118. The Lost Boys: The Tribe (2008) with Kat Hughes

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2025/08/18

[12x8] It's been a long time coming, but we've finally grasped the nettle! This week, we're covering direct-to-DVD sequel The Lost Boys: The Tribe. Here, a brother and sister move to Santa Clara and soon realise a local surfer gang are actually vampires... And making a welcome return to the show is film critic and podcaster Kat Hughes... Hosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStay Guest: Kat Hughes Editor: Dan Owen⁠ "Build a man a fire, he's warm for a day. Light a man on fire, and he's warm for the rest of

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117. A Return to Salem's Lot (1987) with Dr Sorcha Ní...

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2025/08/11

[12x7] It's another Stephen King edition of the show, but very loosely. A Return to Salem's Lot is writer-director Larry Cohen's 1987 sequel, which finds an anthropologist and his estranged son arriving in the Maine town and discovering the community are all vampires...And making her own return, to Vampire Videos, is vampire expert and horror scholar Dr Sorcha Ní Fhlainn... Hosts: Hugh McStay & Dan Owen Guest: Dr Sorcha Ní Fhlainn Editor: Hugh McStay⁠ "I'm not a Nazi hunter. I'm a Nazi

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116. Underworld: Awakening (2012) with Kim Morrison

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2025/08/04

[12x6] Get ready for more fangs and fur! This week, we're sinking our teeth into the penultimate entry in the Underworld franchise: Awakening. Directors Måns Mårlind & Björn Stein throw Selene (the incomparable Kate Beckinsale) into a bleak near-future where humanity knows about vampires and Lycans---and they've almost wiped them out! Joining the hunt is writer and horror fanatic Kim Morrison. You won't want to miss this one! Hosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStay Guest: Kim Morrison. Editor: Dan

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115. Let the Wrong One In (2021) with Dee Molumby

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2025/07/21

[12x5] Get ready for a bloody good time as we hit the halfway point of Season XII! This week, we're sinking our teeth into the low-budget Irish horror-comedy Let the Wrong One In. Imagine this: two brothers in Dublin, minding their own business, when suddenly one of them becomes a vampire! What could possibly go wrong? (Spoiler alert: everything.)Joining us to introduce this indie gem from her own stomping grounds is the brilliant podcaster and film critic Dee Molumby. Don't miss out on the

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114. Fright Night 2: New Blood (2013) with Anthony...

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2025/07/14

[12x4] Get ready for one last bite! Our Fright Night review series concludes with the 2013 straight-to-video sequel, Fright Night 2: New Blood. This time, Charley Brewster and his pals head to Romania, only to stumble upon a seductive teacher who's got a taste for, well, new blood...And joining us to sink his teeth into this final instalment is the one and only Anthony Bowman, co-host of the Frankencast⁠! Hosts: Hugh McStay⁠ & Dan Owen⁠⁠ Guest: Anthony Bowman Editor: ⁠Hugh McStay⁠ ★ Subscribe

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113. Twins of Evil (1971) with Rob Taylor

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2025/07/07

[12x3] Get ready for another classic Hammer moment as we sink our teeth into John Hough's Twins of Evil, the chilling final installment of the studio's iconic 'Karnstein Trilogy'!Imagine this: two innocent twin sisters arrive to stay with their stern, puritanical uncle, played by the legendary Peter Cushing. But their new home isn't as safe as it seems, as they soon uncover a terrifying secret---a sinister local aristocrat has resurrected a dangerous vampire, unleashing a wave of terror upon the

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112. Rose: A Love Story (2021) with Prof. Stacey Abbott

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2025/06/30

[12x2] This week, we're sinking our teeth into something truly unique: Jennifer Sheridan's British vampire drama, Rose: A Love Story. A married couple, living in isolation, coping with a strange illness... Joining us once again to dissect all this film's details and depths is the brilliant Prof. Stacey Abbott, university lecturer and renowned horror expert! Don't miss her insightful return. Hosts: Dan Owen⁠ & Hugh McStay⁠ Guest: Prof. Stacey Abbott Editor: ⁠Dan Owen⁠ ★ Subscribe to our

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111. Blacula (1972) with Kelechi Ehenulo

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2025/06/23

[12x1] Get ready for a bloody good start to our new season with a cult classic from the blaxploitation era: William Crain's Blacula! Prepare to be captivated by William Marshall's iconic portrayal of an 18th-century African prince who, after a fateful encounter with none other than Dracula himself, is transformed into a creature of the night. And that's not all! We're thrilled to welcome freelance film critic and writer Kelechi Ehenulo to the show for her debut. She's here to help us dissect every

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Bonus: Season XI Ranking

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2025/06/16

[BONUS] Season XI draws to an end with our Ranking episode, as Dan & Hugh are back around the vampire campfire to reflect on the last 10 films and rate them in ascending order of quality. Can you guess what's top and bottom?There's also our devious quiz, which Hugh is currently winning 10-1, but Dan is thankfully way past any sense of embarrassment over this cruel thrashing? And Season XII's planned episodes are also teased... Hosts: ⁠Dan Owen⁠⁠ & ⁠Hugh McStay⁠⁠ Editor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Hugh McStay⁠⁠ ★

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110. Doctor Sleep: Director's Cut (2019) with Tony Black

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2025/06/02

[11x10] We're finally reviewing a Mike Flanagan horror movie, in the shape of his 2019 sequel to The Shining; it's the three-hour Director's Cut of Doctor Sleep.In this adaptation of Stephen King's novel, a grown-up Danny Torrance (Ewan McGregor) finds himself dealing with alcoholism, his childhood trauma, and the arrival of a child-murdering gang led by Rose the Hat (Rebecca Ferguson)... And making his long overdue return to the show, for a regular episode anyway, is podcaster and author Tony

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109. Priest (2011) with Outlaw Vern

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2025/05/26

[11x9] From the studio behind the Underworld and Resident Evil films, we're tackling 2011's Priest, with Paul Bettany as the titular cleric, who goes after a gang of vampires after they kidnap his niece...And making his debut on the show is popular online film critic and author 'Outlaw Vern'... Hosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStay Guest: Outlaw Vern Editor: Dan Owen ★ Subscribe to our new weekly Substack BLOODLETTER for extra written content on all our episodes and vampire media, for ⁠FREE⁠

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108. Twilight: New Moon (2009) with Sarah Williams

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2025/05/19

[11x8] We're back in rainy Forks, Washington, for The Twilight Saga: New Moon from director Chris Weitz. In this 2009 sequel, Bella (Kristen Stewart) and vampire boyfriend Edward (Robert Pattinson) split up, opening the door for hunky werewolf Jacob (Taylor Lautner) to make a play for her affections...And making her return to the show is film critic and videographer Sarah Williams... Hosts: Hugh McStay & Dan Owen Guest: Sarah Williams Editor: Hugh McStay ★ Subscribe to our new weekly Substack

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107. Sinners (2025) with Mary Muñoz

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2025/05/12

[11x7] Ryan Coogler's supernatural horror Sinners is our next serving, concerning twin brothers (Michael B. Jordan) who return to their hometown in the Mississippi Delta in 1932, only to discover a great evil is now lurking there...And making another welcome return to the show is editor, film critic, and podcaster Mary Muñoz... Hosts: Hugh McStay & Dan Owen Guest: Mary Muñoz Editor: Hugh McStay ★ Subscribe to our new weekly Substack BLOODLETTER for extra written content on all our episodes

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106. From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter...

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2025/05/05

[11x6] We complete the From Dusk Till Dawn trilogy with P.J Pesce's straight-to-video sequel The Hangman's Daughter, which reveals the origin story of Santanico Pandemonium in the Old West as a ragtag group consisting of a famous author, a religious couple, and Mexican outlaws find themselves at a brothel full of vampires... And making her first return to the show is film critic Becci Sayce... Hosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStay Guest: Becci Sayce Editor: Dan Owen "My singular critique of the Good Book is

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105. I Vampiri (1957) with Prof. Stacey Abbott

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2025/04/21

[11x5] The middle of Season XI arrives with Italy's first horror film: Riccardo Freda's I Vampiri, which concerns a French journalist investigating murders across Paris that may be the work of a vampire...And making another return to the show is the horror expert and university lecturer Prof. Stacey Abbott... Hosts: Hugh McStay & Dan Owen Guest: Prof. Stacey Abbott Editor: Hugh McStay "You'll feel nothing. It's better this way." -- Prof. Julien du Grand. Subscribe and leave a rating or review to

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104. Bordello of Blood (1996) with Brendon Connelly

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2025/04/14

[11x4] We're excavating Tales From the Crypt for the anthology horror show's 1996 movie spin-off Bordello of Blood, from director Gilbert Adler, which finds a private investigator (Dennis Miller) trying to find a reporter's missing brother, only to discover he made the mistake of going to a local brothel full of vampires...And making his belated return to the show is writer Brendon Connelly... Hosts: Hugh McStay & Dan Owen Guest: Brendon Connelly Editor: Hugh McStay "I'd rather Crazy Glue my dick

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