Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

Vampire Wedding Planners

January 2014 •English

A short mock-umentary following ambitious Vincent as he tries to reinvent his family business but his traditional Parents and Grandfather are unconvinced.

Bloodlines: The Dracula Family Tree

November 2003 •English

Almost 30 years ago, two scholars from Boston revealed the historical truth behind the legendary vampire known as Dracula. For the first time, their 15-year research demonstrated the link between Bram Stoker's infamous vampire and a 15th century prince named Vlad Tepes, or "Vlad the Impaler."

Vampyres

August 2007 •English

A journalist discovers the underworld of the clans of Vampyres in New York City. He spends two years with the real vampyres like an anthropologist and brings back unique evidence on film.

Nosferatu et la naissance des vampires au cinéma

March 2022 •French

The Aswang Phenomenon

October 2011 •English

What would happen if a country of 97 million people were taught at a young age that the boogie man was real. In the Philippines for the last 400 years, the 'aswang' has been used as propoganda and social control by Spanish Colonizers, the Catholic Church, the Philippine Administration, and even the CIA.

Dracula: A Cinematic Scrapbook

January 1991 •English

A history of the famous vampire of books and movies, using film clips, previews and other methods.

Mondo Sacramento

April 2012 •English

Three tales from Sacramento's lurid past. The Vampire of Sacramento, The Batgirl and Palm Sundae.

Fang vs. Fiction: The Real Underworld of Vampires and Werewolves

September 2003 •English

Using clips from classic horror films and contemporary interviews, this cable-TV documentary tries to separate truth from fable in discussing vampires and werewolves -- a task that often proves impossible. After noting that fear of the supernatural stems from mankind's basic terror involving darkness and awe of the moon, the film ticks off several documented cases of "actual" blood sucking and lycanthropy. Among those interviewed are weapons experts, scientists, sociologists, and movie buffs, as well as a few hardy souls who claim to be genuine Dracula and Wolfman clones. Originally slated to air during Halloween weekend in 2003, Fang vs. Fiction: The Real Underworld of Vampires and Werewolves was moved forward two months as an extended promotion for the upcoming theatrical feature Underworld, which, of course, dealt with the same terrifying subject matter. [Hal Erickson]

The Vampires of Wilno

May 2023 •English

Discover the truth behind the popular story the media pushed since the 1970s and the real consequences journalism had on a small Ontario town.

The Trail of Dracula

December 2013 •English

Diabolical. Seductive. Immortal. Vampires have been an icon of evil in folklore and popular culture for more than three centuries, yet only one name still personifies the ultimate aristocrat of bloodlust. Now join the world’s foremost experts on Dracula – including academics, authors and horror historians – as they explore the untold story of the Transylvanian Count, from the legend of Vlad The Impaler and Bram Stoker’s celebrated novel through its landmark stage productions and classic movie adaptations.

The Real Vampire Files

September 2010 •English

From myths to monsters to Twilight. Where did 'Vampire' come from? Where is it today? And where is it going next?

Fangs! A History of Vampires in the Movies

January 1992 •English

A compilation of film clips and trailers showing the evolution of vampires in films.

The Secret Life of Vampires

October 2005 •Spanish

Impaler

January 2007 •English

Jonathon "The Impaler" Sharkey threw himself into the race for Minnesota governor on January 13, 2006. His "coming out" to the media as a Hecate Witch, Satanic Dark Priest and Sanguinary Vampire grabbed international attention, and his candidacy marked the beginning of the largest amount of media coverage ever given to an unknown third party candidate running for governor in American history.

Vampir Cuadecuc

May 1972 •English

An atmospheric essay, which is an alternative version of Count Dracula, a film directed by Jess Franco in 1970; a ghostly narration between fiction and reality.

Things That Go Bump in the Night: Tales of Haunted New England

October 2009 •English

Things That Go Bump in the Night: Tales of Haunted New England takes you on a journey throughout historic New England collecting tales of the supernatural, the unexplained, and the mysterious — spooky stories of ghosts, spirits, witches... and even a vampire!

Talking with the Vampires

June 2018 •English

Abel Ferrara directed this thirty-minute documentary that interviews the cast of his film THE ADDICTION.

Vampira and Me

October 2013 •English

Though most people knew her as Vampira, a late-night, creature-feature host in Los Angeles, Maila Nurmi was so much more. From her relationships with James Dean and other Hollywood luminaries to her significant contributions to the eventual Goth craze, Nurmi was a multifaceted woman, with more than a few amazing stories to share. Having befriended Nurmi while she was still alive, Greene finds himself perfectly situated to give us the complete story on this fascinating individual, blending extensive interviews with remarkable found footage of Nurmi's long and varied career. Whether being groomed by a major Hollywood director or making a surprising foray into music, Nurmi proves herself to be so much more than a scream queen. Still, when it comes to snappy one-liners cracked at the stroke of midnight, it's certainly safe to say that no one did it better than Vampira.

Dracula: The True Story

January 1997 •English

The Irish novelist, Bram Stoker, gave the world Dracula in 1897. This documentary explores the historical figure behind the fictional figure of horror and examines medical explanations for the myths of vampires.

The Road to 'Dracula'

December 1999 •English

A documentary from Universal about the movie "Dracula" (1931) starring Bela Lugosi.