Vampires I: Ageless & Imminent — Dracula, Midnight Mass, ‘Salem’s Lot
Vampires are more than silly Halloween costumes — their nature and depictions in media have a lot to teach us about our societal fears.
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A mindless predator lurking beneath a superficially sophisticated surface. A creature which extends its unnatural existence by feeding on the very life of human beings. A parasite on society that promises loyal followers they can one day be just like it. An ever-hungrier tyrant which will either dominate or destroy our species if left unchecked.
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Undying Fascination
When did I fall in love with vampire stories? Rather than a moment of revelation, I think it transpired over years. Continued and varied exposure certainly acted as a catalyst.
I recall appreciating Dracula (1897) for its epistolary and atmospheric storytelling during my first serious experience with the text in university. What We Do in the Shadows (2014) opened my eyes to the…
