Join Dan Owen and Hugh McStay as they bite into 100 years of vampirism on film and TV. From silent classics and vintage B-movies to modern blockbusters and comedies, no stone is left unturned—and no coffin unopened. Featuring insights from horror experts and special guests, we dissect the cinematic history of the undead... one bite at a time. A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network.
Episodes
159. Little Bites (2024) with Kat Hughes
[16x9] This week, we're looking at Spider One's 2024 indie horror Little Bites, where a desperate mother (Krsy Fox) tries to protect her daughter from a live-in vampire by offering her own blood to keep it happy.And we're joining by a podcaster and film writer with extensive expertise with indie horror, Kat Hughes...🎙️ The LineupHosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStayGuest
Bonus: Tales From The Crypt - "The Reluctant Vampire" (1991) with Lauren McAllister
[BONUS] We're sinking our teeth into classic horror anthology territory withTales From the Crypt... for a special crossover with our other show, Recrypted.And if you visit that podcast's feed, you can hear an alternative and longer version of this particular discussion, plus get to hear our guest tackle another episode, "Easel Kill Ya".Season 3's "The Reluctant Vampire
Bonus: Halloween Special 2026 with Dr Simon Brown, Maria Latilla & Lindsay Drysdale
[BONUS] Season’s bleedings! It’s the spookiest time of the year, so Vampire Videos can’t let All Hallow’s Eve pass without covering something special. And this 31st October, we’re returning to horror anthology for three creepy tales featuring vampires, with a trio of special guests: horror academic and lecturer Dr Simon Brown, journalist and podcaster Maria Latilla, and horror fan and podcaster Li
158. Vampires: Los Muertos (2002) with Kim Pierce
[16x8] We're looking at Tommy Lee Wallace's 2002 action-horror sequel Vampires: Los Muertos, where a vampire hunter (Jon Bon Jovi) builds a ragtag team of mercenaries in Mexico to stop a powerful vampire priestess from obtaining a sacred cross that would allow her kind to walk in daylight.And we're joined by critic, archivist, and author Kim Pierce...🎙️ The LineupHosts: Hugh
157. Dracula III: Legacy (2005) with Rob Taylor
[16x7] We resume Season XVI with Patrick Lussier's 2005 sequel Dracula III: Legacy, where a desperate rescue mission plunges a team of vampire hunters into war-torn Romania, with Father Uffizi (Jason Scott Lee) struggling to stop stop an ancient evil from reshaping the world forever...And joining us to discuss this direct-to-video effort is freelance researcher, writer, and podcaster Rob Taylo
156: The Nude Vampire (1970) with Siân Pearce
[16x6] We resume Season XVI with Jean Rollin's surreal 1970 French cult classic The Nude Vampire / La Vampire Nue, where a young man uncovers a shadowy secret society holding an enigmatic, mute vampire captive for sinister experiments...And joining us to discuss this atmospheric euro-horror effort is horror researcher and writer Siân Pearce....🎙️ The LineupHosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStayGue
Bonus: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 3, Part 4 with Maria Latilla
[BONUS] We’re concluding our four-part bonus coverage of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's third season... where a year of escalating tension culminates in a massive showdown, a venomous arrow leaves a beloved character clinging to life, a desperate act of sacrifice forces Buffy to cross a dark moral line, and a sidelined student body must unite to stop a demonic ascension from turning their high sch
Bonus: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 3, Part 3 with Lauren McAllister & Sarah Williams
[BONUS] We resume our bonus coverage of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's third season... where Buffy is led down a dangerous path of rebellion, the accidental killing of a human sends Faith spiralling into a dark cover-up, a twisted plot to steal Angel's soul tests ultimate loyalties, and heartbreak looms just as a pack of vicious Hellhounds threatens to ruin the senior prom...And joining us to cover th
Bonus: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 3, Part 2 with Sophie Cadden & James Duffy
[BONUS] We resume our bonus coverage of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's third season... where an accidental wish plunges the town into a dystopian alternate reality, an ancient evil torments Angel on Christmas Eve, a betrayal by Giles leaves a powerless Buffy to face a psychotic vampire alone, and a sidelined Xander must quietly find his own inner strength to stop an explosive zombie plot...And we have
Bonus: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 3, Part 1 with Lindsay Drysdale & Will Salmon
[BONUS] It's time to kick off our coverage of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's third season... tracking the messy, emotional fallout of Buffy’s flight from Sunnydale, her tense homecoming, and the arrival of some dangerous new faces...And joining us to discuss these episodes is writer and podcaster Lindsay Drysdale, and journalist and podcaster Will Salmon...🎯 The Agenda~ [ 00:01:30 ] "Anne" with Lindsa
Bonus: Tales From The Crypt - "The Secret" (1990) with Robert Turnbull
[BONUS] Podcasting worlds collide! It's Vampire Videos x Recrypted: A Tales From The Crypt Podcast, as we present an expanded version of this week's discussion on Recrypted (the other show we do), of Season 2 finale "The Secret".If you've heard that Recrypted discussion (together with "My Brother's Keeper"), this version has a few extra ingredients to give it extra bite!In this episode, a young or
155. Ultraviolet (2006) with Murray Leeder
[16x5] We reach mid-season with Kurt Wimmer's 2006 sci-fi thriller Ultraviolet... where a rogue vampire named Violet Song Jat Shariff (Milla Jovovich) fights to protect a mysterious boy from a totalitarian regime led by Vice-Cardinal Daxus (Nick Chindlund)...And joining us is horror academic and author Murray Leeder...🎙️ The Lineup Hosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStay Guest: Murr
154. Rabid (1977) with Kristin Battestella
[16x4] We are delving into one of horror maestro David Cronenberg's earlier films, Rabid... where a pioneering skin-graft surgery plunges a young woman (Marilyn Chambers) into a situation where she starts spreading an epidemic by drinking men's blood...And joining us is returning guest, writer and podcaster Kristin Battestella...🎙️ The Lineup Hosts: Hugh McStay & Dan Owen Guest:
153. The Return of Dracula (1958) with Christopher Page
[16x3] Forget crumbling European castles and foggy mountains. In The Return of Dracula, the Count trades Transylvania for the manicured lawns and white picket fences of small-town mid-1950s America. Christopher Page of the Time Shifters podcast return to help us break down Francis Lederer’s strikingly suave, low-key performance, discuss the film's surprising use of a single, sudden splash of colou
152. Countess Dracula (1971) with Emma Arneil
[16x2] We resume our coverage of Hammer Horror with Peter Sasdy's Countess Dracula... where recently widowed aristocrat Countess Elisabeth Nádasdy (Ingrid Pitt) discovers she can appear youthful again with the application of fresh human blood...And making a return to Vampire Videos is the host of The Horror & Her podcast, Emma Arneil..🎙️ The Lineup Hosts: Hugh McStay & Dan Owen
151. Scream Blacula Scream (1973) with Richard Newby
[16x1] The Black Prince of Shadows stalks the Earth again! Season XVI begins with us dusting off the vinyl, lighting the voodoo candles, and sinking our fangs into the blaxploitation horror classic, Scream Blacula Scream.And making his debut on the show is journalist and author Richard Newby...🎙️ The Lineup Hosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStay Guest: Richard Newby. Editor: Dan
Bonus: The Vampire Lestat (2026): Side B with Lauren McAllister & Kim Morrison
[BONUS] We conclude our coverage of AMC’s The Vampire Lestat (Season 3 of Interview with the Vampire), tracing Lestat’s erratic trajectory across North America as his rockstar tour, supernatural feuds, and haunting past collide head-on.And returning for various legs of our own tour is horror writer Kim Morrison and podcaster Lauren McAllister...🎯 The Agenda~ [ 00
Bonus: The Vampire Lestat (2026): Side A with Kim Morrison & Lauren McAllister
[BONUS] We begin our long-awaited coverage of AMC's The Vampire Lestat, the re-titled third season of Interview with the Vampire, where the brat prince officially takes the mic!We dive headfirst into Lestat de Lioncourt's chaotic rock star era, exploring the first three episodes of this brilliant, blood-soaked rebranding as he launches a tour, confronts his traumatic past, and deals
Bonus: Season XV Ranking
[BONUS] Join Dan and Hugh around the campfire for our signature end-of-season wrap-up. We’re breaking down every single film covered this season, weighing the highs and lows, and tackling the ultimate challenge: the definitive ranking from worst to best.Plus, of course, we have the ongoing quiz on everything we saw. Can Dan finally get his second win after 15 seasons?🎙️ The Lineup Hosts:
150. Bloodlust: Subspecies III (1994) with Kim Taylor-Foster
[15x10] We finish Season XV with a long-awaited return to the Subspecies direct-to-video saga, with the third film, Bloodlust. Here, Prince Radu (Anders Hove) continues to evade capture while falling in love with fledgling vampire Michelle (Denise Duff)...And making her return in the podcasket is film writer, author, and co-host of the Kim & Em vs Evil podcast, it's Kim Taylor-Foster...🎙️ The
149. From the Dark (2014) with Dee Molumby
[15x9] What happens when your car gets stuck in the Irish mud and the sun starts to set? This week, we’re heading to the peat bogs of the Emerald Isle to discuss Conor McMahon’s claustrophobic 2014 creature feature, From the Dark.And making a welcome return to the show is film reviewer and broadcaster Dee Molumby...🎙️ The Lineup Hosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStay Guest: Dee Molumby Editor: Da
148. Night Patrol (2026) with Will Salmon
[15x8] It's time to strap in for a ride-along through the streets of L.A. as we review Ryan Prows’ 2026 action horror Night Patrol. Part gritty urban crime drama, part supernatural horror, and part biting social satire, this film reimagines LAPD cops as literal bloodsuckers.And we have a returning guest, who we haven't seen in many years, in the form of freelance writer Will Salmon...🎙️ The Line
147. Dracula: Sovereign of the Damned (1980) with Anthony Bowman
[15x7] It's our second trip into the world of animation this season with Toei's adaptation of Marvel's Tomb of Dracula comic-book run from the 1970s, retitled Dracula: Sovereign of the Damned for the US market. Here, Count Dracula steals Lucifer's bride, which has far-reaching consequences...And making another return to the show is the co-host of the Frankencast, Anthony Bowman...🎙️ The Lineup Ho
146. Twilight: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 & 2 (2011-12) with Kim Morrison
[15x6] We finish another franchise, as we're back with a double-whammy episode! Yes, it's The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, and we're covering both parts together. Here, Bella (Kristen Stewart) finally marries Edward (Robert Pattison) and is transformed into a vampire during a difficult pregnancy, which has.... interesting repercussions for her friend Jacob (Taylor Lautner)...And making another re
145. Nadja (1994) with James Rose
[15x5] Mid-season is reached with a 1994 cult arthouse film produced by David Lynch. It's Nadja, written and directed by Michael Almereyda, which concerns the family of Count Dracula grieving his loss in modern-day New York City, where his daughter Nadja (Elina Löwensohn) must contend with Van Helsing (Peter Fonda) and his nephew...And making his debut on the show is a long-time fan of Vampire Vid
144. Innocent Blood (1992) with Tim Coleman
[15x4] This week, we’re venturing into the neon-lit streets of 1990s Pittsburgh to discuss a cult classic that blends mobster tropes with fangs: John Landis’s Innocent Blood.We follow Marie (Anne Parillaud), a vampire who only feeds on "bad guys", as things get messy once she fails to properly finish off a ruthless mob boss, Sal "The Shark" Macelli (Robert Loggia), leading to a literal vampire maf
143. The Moth Diaries (2011) with Anita Markoff
[15x3] We have something a little unusual this week: American Psycho director Mary Harron's adaption of a 2002 novel set in an all-girl's boarding school, where a student grieving the suicide of her father encounters a mysterious classmate who's possibly a vampire... it's The Moth Diaries!Having made her debut on a Buffy bonus episode, we welcome back journalist and film critic Anita Markoff to th
142. Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000) with Prof. Stacey Abbott
[15x2] We make a rare return to anime with 2000's action horror sequel Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, which finds the eponymous dhampir hired to rescue a wealthy nobleman's daughter after she's kidnapped by a vampire.And we welcome back Prof. Stacey Abbott to help us dissect this imaginative adventure, who's writing a book about vampires in animation at time of writing too...🎙️ The Lineup Hosts:
141. Count Dracula (1977) with Christopher Page
[15x1] New season, new Count Dracula! Louis Jourdan adorns the cape for this 1977 three-hour BBC TV special; a more faithful retelling of Bram Stoker's Dracula co-starring Frank Finlay as Van Helsing.And making her debut on the show is the host of The Time Shifters podcaster, Christopher Page... 🎙️ The Lineup Hosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStay Guest: Christopher Page Editor: Dan Owen"We must
Bonus: Season XIV Ranking
[BONUS] Another season is officially in the books! So join Dan and Hugh as they gather around the creepy vampire campfire for our signature end-of-season ritual.We’re breaking down every film covered in Season XIV, weighing the highs and lows, and facing the ultimate challenge: the definitive ranking. From the cinematic masterpieces to the ones we’d rather leave in the coffin, we’re sorting them a
Bonus: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 2, Part 3 with Lauren McAllister
[BONUS] It's time to conclude our coverage of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's second season... featuring the final, tragic confrontation between Buffy and Angelus that triggers an unexpected alliance...And joining us to talk about this climactic two-parter is the co-host of the 10/10 Would Watch Again podcast, Lauren McAllister...🎯 The Agenda~ [ 00:00:50 ] "Becoming: Part 1 & 2" with Lauren McAllis
Bonus: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 2, Part 2 with Kat Hughes & Anita Markoff
[BONUS] We're back to talk about another chunk of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's second season from 1998... featuring the shocking emergence of Angelus, and a bizarre ghost story set in the halls of Sunnydale High...And joining us to talk about these four episodes is film journalist and podcaster Kat Hughes & freelance journalist Anita Markoff...🎯 The Agenda~ [ 00:00:45 ] "Surprise" & "Innocen
Bonus: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 2, Part 1 with Sophie Cadden, Kristin Battestella & Andrew Gaudion
[BONUS] We're back to talk about the first half of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's second season from 1997... with the arrival of Spike and Drusilla, a vampire power couple who bring a more chaotic energy to Sunnydale.And joining us to talk about a selection of four of the best episodes is writer Sophie Cadden, film critic Kristin Battestella & journalist and podcaster Andrew Gaudion...🎯 The Agend
140. Daughters of Darkness (1971) with Christopher P. Ward
[14x10] Our Season XIV finale finds us checking into the Grand Hôtel des Thermes for Harry Kümel’s 1971 cult classic, Daughters of Darkness. In this stylish, erotic cult classic, a glamorous vampire countess and her lover seduce a honeymooning couple at a desolate Belgian hotel...And making his debut on the show is horror author, freelance film reviewer, and occasional podcaster Christopher P. W
139. Dracula (2025) with Chris Brosnahan
[14x9] Our penultimate Season XIV episode keeps the Dracula fanged fun coming, as we look at Luc Besson's 2025 version starring Caleb Landry Jones in the eponymous role as a romantic take on Bram Stoker's villainous character...And making a return to the show is a true Dracula fan, having already covered the 1974 version starring Jack Palance and Robert Eggers' Nosferatu, it's writer and filmmaker
138. Blood of the Vampire (1958) with Prof. Stacey Abbott
[14x8] In this episode, we’re sinking our teeth into the 1958 British cult classic Blood of the Vampire. Often mistaken for a Hammer Film—thanks to its lush production design and a script by the legendary Jimmy Sangster—this independent gem carved out its own grisly niche in horror history.And returning to the show is our regular horror academic and all-round vampire expert, Prof. Stacey Abbott...
137. Underworld: Blood Wars (2016) with Robert Clark
[14x7] Another franchise is complete with the fifth entry in the action-horror series Underworld. It's Anna Foerster's 2016 instalment, Underworld: Blood Wars, where Selene (Kate Beckinsale) is being pursued by both Vampires and Lycans, so she teams up with allies and eventually finds refuge with a Nordic coven...And making a belated return to the show is the host of the Creepy & Geeky podcast
136. Salem's Lot (2004) with Simon Brown
[14x6] The homecoming from hell continues. Season XIV enters its final stretch as we make our (final?) visit to the cursed town of Salem’s Lot. This week, we’re sinking our teeth into the 2004 TNT miniseries.Rob Lowe stars as author Ben Mears, who returns to his childhood home only to find that an ancient evil is already there....Joining us to navigate the shadows is a special guest: Dr Simon Brow
Bonus: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 1, Part 2 with Maria Latilla & Brendon Connelly
[BONUS] Concluding our mid-season treat, we're looking at the second half of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's first season from 1997...And joining us to talk about another two episodes is film journalist and podcaster Maria Latilla and writer Brendon Connelly...🎯 The Agenda~ [ 00:00:25 ] "Angel" with Maria LatillaAfter an attack, Buffy discovers her mysterious ally Angel is actually a vampire, forcing a
Bonus: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 1, Part 1 with Kat Hughes & Lindsay Drysdale
[BONUS] As a mid-season treat, we're covering Buffy the Vampire Slayer's first season from 1997, which concerns a teenage schoolgirl called Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) who's also 'The Slayer' who must fight against the forces of darkness...And helping us explore this cult favourite TV show are two Buffy super-fans: film critic Kat Hughes & film writer and podcaster Lindsay Drysdale.
135. Count Dracula (1970) with Murray Leeder
[14x5] He's back! Yes, Dracula, but also... Christopher Lee! Spanish filmmaker Jesús Franco made a more faithful version of Bram Stoker's story in 1970's Count Dracula, with the Hammer legend returning to the role with a distinguished moustache...And making his third appearance on the show is the Assistant Lecturer in Film & English at the University of Alberta, Murray Leeder...🎙️ The Lineup
134. Lost Boys: The Thirst (2010) with Becci Sayce
[14x4] We’re closing out the trilogy! In this episode, we tackle the final instalment of the Lost Boys franchise: the 2010 direct-to-video sequel, The Thirst.Directed by Dario Piana, the film sees the return of Edgar Frog (Corey Feldman), who is tasked by a horror novelist to rescue her brother from a DJ distributing vampire blood to his unsuspecting followers.Joining us for her third appearance i
133. Blood for Dracula (1974) with Emma Arneil
[14x3] Udo Kier plays Count Dracula in Paul Morrissey's 1974 version, Blood for Dracula, which finds the master vampire terminally ill and in desperate need of rejuvenating virgin blood... so a trip to Italy to choose an appropriate bride is his only hope...And making her debut on the show is the host of The Horror and Her podcast, Emma Arneil...Hosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStayGuest: Emma ArneilE
132. Abraham's Boys: A Dracula Story (2025) with Rob Taylor
[14x2] It's the season of Dracula, as we turn our attention to a less common prospect—a direct sequel to Bram Stoker's story by author Joe Hill, where Professor Van Helsing (Titus Welliver) is now living in early-20th-century California with his wife Mina and two sons... it's Abraham's Boys from director Natasha Kermani...And making a welcome return to the show is co-host of the Beyond the Scream
131. Dracula 3D (2012) with Sarah Williams
[14x1] We're back! Season XIV begins with giallo legend Dario Argento's take on Bram Stoker's famous story. It's Dracula 3D from 2012, which finds Thomas Kretschmann as the Count and Rutger Hauer as Van Helsing.And making her third trip via podcasket is videographer and film critic Sarah Williams...Hosts: Hugh McStay & Dan OwenGuest: Sarah WilliamsEditor: Hugh McStay"I was taken from the darkn
Bonus: Season XIII Ranking
[BONUS] Season XIII is sadly over, so Dan and Hugh return to the warm vampire campfire to reminisce about the season's many offerings, rank the 14 titles in order of merit, quiz each other on their content, and tease what Season XIV has in store for listeners!Hosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStayEditor: Dan OwenHelp Us Grow the Show!If you enjoy what we do, please take a moment to: Subscribe and leav
Bonus: Christmas Special 2025 - Frostbitten with Dee Molumby & Mary Muñoz
[BONUS] Season's bleedings! It's that festive time of the year again, so we've invited two of our favourite guests to join us for a candlelit Christmas dinner in the Vampire Videos Villa...And the table talk will focus on Anders Banke's 2006 horror-comedy Frostbiten, about a mother and daughter embroiled in a vampire uprising in a small Swedish town experiencing a month-long polar night...We'll al
130. Talamasca: The Secret Order - Season One (2025) with Kim Morrison
[13x10] The Season XIII finale offers a return to Anne Rice's Immortal Universe on AMC, with the first season of Talamasca: The Secret Order. Here, a young mindreader called Guy Anatole (Nicholas Denton) joins an arcane organisation sworn to protect humanity from supernatural creatures, including vampires...And we have our Interview with the Vampire regular Kim Morrison back to help us assess the
129. Midnight Mass (2021) with Wayne Talbot
[13:9] Our penultimate Season XIII episode finds us worshipping Netflix miniseries Midnight Mass, from writer-director Mike Flanagan, which finds a mysterious new priest (Hamish Linklater) arriving on an impoverished remote island. But the miracles he brings are revealed to have a high price... in blood...And taking a pew with us is comic-book writer, podcaster, and atheist Wayne Talbot...1. THE G
128. Dracula II: Ascension (2003) with Kim Taylor-Foster
[13x8] This week, we have a direct-to-video sequel continuing the story from Dracula 2000. Dracula II: Ascension finds a group of medical students experimenting on the vampire's corpse and getting more than they bargained for. ..And helping us dig into this one is film writer and co-host of the podcast Kim 'n' Em vs EVIL, Kim Taylor-Foster...Hosts: Hugh McStay & Dan OwenGuest: Kim Taylor-Fost
127. Twilight: Eclipse (2010) with Lindsay Drysdale
[13x7] It's time for another return to Forks, Washington, for director David Slade's third instalment of romantic fantasy drama The Twilight Saga -- Eclipse. Here, Bella must decide between vampire Edward and werewolf Jacob before her graduation, as a spate or strange murders strike Seattle...And returning from our recent Halloween Special, it's writer and podcaster Lindsay Drysdale...Hosts: Hugh
126. Planet of the Vampires (1965) with John Bleasdale
[13x6] The second half of Season XIII gets underway with an away mission to outer space, for Mario Bava's seminal 1965 sci-fi horror Planet of the Vampires. In this film, a crew of astronauts land on an alien world and come under the eerie influence of its ancient inhabitants...And making his debut on Vampire Videos is an author and the man behind many podcasts, including Writers on Film, it's Jo
Bonus: Halloween Special 2025 with Brendon Connelly, Tony Black & Lindsay Drysdale
[BONUS] It's spooky season! This Halloween, on a dark and stormy night, Dan and Hugh have taken refuge inside a small tent beside the vampire campfire until the bad weather passes.Fortunately, three guests have been invited along to talk about a particular entry of a horror anthology...[00:00:34] MONSTERS - "The Waiting Game"Writer Brendon Connelly talks to us about a third season instalment of th
125. Bloodstone: Subspecies II (1993) with Kim Pierce
[13x5] Radu! Radu! Radu! We reach mid-season with a return to the Subspecies universe, covering the first sequel Bloodstone: Subspecies II, which finds vampire Prince Radu (Anders Hove) resurrected and going after American student Michelle, who's been bitten and is slowly turning into a vampire herself...And making another return to the show to talk about it is cultural essayist and film critic Ki
124. The Vourdalak (2023) with Mary Muñoz
[13x4] It's a quick trip across the English Channel this week for Adrien Beau's 2023 period horror The Vourdalak, which finds a French aristocrat forced to stay with a rural family whose tyrannical patriarch has been transformed into an undead creature...And joining us the person who brought this film to our attention, writer and podcaster Mary Muñoz... Hosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStayGuest: Mary
123. Kiss of the Vampire (1963) with Kristin Battestella
[13x3] It's time for another Hammer horror, and after completing the Karnstein trilogy we rewind the clock back to 1963 for Don Sharp's Kiss of the Vampire, which finds a newlywed couple encountering a vampire secret society while on their honeymoon...And we have a new guest arriving by podcasket to help us bite into this classic, in the shape of film critic Kristin Battestella...Hosts: Dan Owen
122. Mr Vampire (1985) with Katie Smith-Wong
[13x2] It's a rare trip to the east this week with the Hong Kong supernatural comedy Mr Vampire, directed by Ricky Lau, which finds a Taoist monk and his students facing off against a 'hopping vampire' after a village elder's corpse is reinterred...And making her debut on the show is film journalist and critic Katie Smith-Wong...Hosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStayGuest: Katie Smith-WongEditor: Dan O
121. Dracula (2020) with Tony Black
[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 OwenGuest: Tony BlackEditor: Hugh McStay"I
Bonus: Season XII Ranking
[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 OwenEnjoying what you hear? Please subscribe, leave a rating, or
120. Jennifer's Body (2009) with Mary Muñoz
[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 OwenGuest: Mary Muño
119. Nightmare Classics - "Carmilla" (1989) with Ray Newman
[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 McStayGuest: Ray NewmanEditor: Dan Owen"I may never see the sunrise, but I can take yo
118. The Lost Boys: The Tribe (2008) with Kat Hughes
[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 McStayGuest: Kat HughesEditor: Dan
117. A Return to Salem's Lot (1987) with Dr Sorcha Ní Fhlainn
[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 &
116. Underworld: Awakening (2012) with Kim Morrison
[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.
115. Let the Wrong One In (2021) with Dee Molumby
[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
114. Fright Night 2: New Blood (2013) with Anthony Bowman
[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 Frank
113. Twins of Evil (1971) with Rob Taylor
[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
112. Rose: A Love Story (2020) with Prof. Stacey Abbott
[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:
111. Blacula (1972) with Kelechi Ehenulo
[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 f
Bonus: Season XI Ranking
[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 pl
110. Doctor Sleep: Director's Cut (2019) with Tony Black
[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 makin
109. Priest (2011) with Outlaw Vern
[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 McStayGuest: Outlaw VernEditor: Dan Owen★ Subscribe to our new weekly Substack
108. Twilight: New Moon (2009) with Sarah Williams
[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 Mc
107. Sinners (2025) with Mary Muñoz
[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 MuñozEditor: Hugh McStay★
106. From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's Daughter (1999) with Becci Sayce
[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
105. I Vampiri (1957) with Prof. Stacey Abbott
[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 OwenGuest: Prof. Stacey AbbottEditor: Hugh McStay"You'll feel
104. Bordello of Blood (1996) with Brendon Connelly
[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...Host
103. Lust for a Vampire (1971) with Kim Pierce
[11x3] We return to the second instalment of Hammer's 'Karnstein Trilogy' with Jimmy Sangster's Lust for a Vampire, which finds a novelist pretending to be a teacher at a girl's finishing school which may be the hideout of a resurrected female vampire...And making her first return to the show is film critic Kim Pierce...Hosts: Hugh McStay & Dan OwenGuest: Kim PierceEditor: Hugh McStay"What you
102. Dracula's Daughter (1936) with Murray Leeder
[11x2] We return to classic Universal horror with the lesser-known sequel to Tod Browning's Dracula - it's Dracula's Daughter, starring Gloria Holden as the offspring of the famous vampire, who shows up in England and arouses suspicion...And making a welcome return to the show is academic and writer Murray Leeder...Hosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStayGuest: Murray LeederEditor: Dan Owen"You think thi
101. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012) with Frankie Pellatt
[11x1] Season XI launches with Timur Bekmambetov's 2012 horror action film Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, starring Benjamin Walker as the 16th President of the USA, who in this fictionalised telling of his life story was secretly trained to kill vampires...And making a welcome return in the podcasket is Labours of Hercule podcaster Frankie Pellatt...Hosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStayGuest: Franki
