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Fans of Fangs
Kristin Bauer, Alexander Skarsgard and Patrick Gallagher sink their teeth into their roles on HBO's "True Blood." 8 p.m. Sundays, cable 300. JAIMIE TRUEBLOOD / HBO
By KIM BROWN World Scene Writer
Published: 6/29/2009 2:18 AM
Last Modified: 6/29/2009 5:26 AM
It seems as if the whole world's been bitten. From Buffy to Bella to Sookie Stackhouse, vampire stories have never been hotter. Why are vampire stories so in demand? Maybe it's the notion of never dying, or it's the idea of regular folks opening their eyes to a secret coven among them. Nevertheless, vamps haven't finished leaving their marks anytime soon.
On the small screen
From a plucky cheerleader to a sultry cocktail waitress, TV heroines can't stop swooning over vampires.
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1997)
Creator Joss Whedon's cult-classic series gave us seven seasons to get to know Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar). She wanders into Sunnydale, Calif., and soon finds out it's not your normal suburban town. Whedon's series marries humor, camp, drama and some serious butt-kicking.
"Angel" (1999)
The "Buffy" spin-off starring David Boreanaz is all about redemption, as this once very bad vampire tries to make up for all the chaos he has caused over his hundreds of years.
"Blade: The Series" (2006)
This short-lived series (only lasted 12 episodes) was based on the Marvel Comics character, who along with his sister, Krista, try to tame their inner vampire predatory instincts.
"Moonlight" (2007)
Although it only lasted 16 episodes (it got caught in the cross hairs of the 2007-08 writers strike), many fans loved the story about a private detective who was turned into a vampire on his wedding night.
It also starred Tulsa native Amber Valletta.
"Blood Ties" (2007)
This Toronto-based series aired on Lifetime and only lasted two seasons. It focused on a former cop who is losing her eyesight and the 480-year-old vampire she meets, who claims to be an illegitimate son of Henry VIII.
"True Blood" (2008)
This summer the hottest HBO show is, of course, about vampires. Season two is heating up with Anna Paquin as Sookie Stackhouse, a telepathic Louisiana waitress who meets a dreamy 178-year-old vamp.
On the big screen
Everybody has their favorite vampire movie. Here are just a few notable ones.
"Dracula" (1931): A classic starring Bela Lugosi.
"The Lost Boys" (1987): Still Corey Haim's best film.
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1992): The precursor to the TV series.
"Bram Stoker's Dracula" (1993): Gary Oldman helms the title role.
"Interview with the Vampire" (1994): Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt terrorize New Orleans.
"From Dusk Till Dawn" (1996): Bank robbers George Clooney and Harvey Keitel fend off vamps in Mexico.
"Blade" (1998): Wesley Snipes is half vamp-half human.
"Underworld" (2003): The Kate Beckinsale hit spawned two sequels.
"Van Helsing" (2004): Hugh Jackman heads to Transylvania to stop Count Dracula and co.
"Twilight" (2008): Who hasn't heard of Robert Pattinson by now?
Leaping off the page
Take a stroll through
your local book store’s
young adult section these
days, and your path will
be filled with vampire
chronicles.
World Staff Writer
Ginnie Graham recently
gave us a breakdown on
many of the more popular
vampire series, including
Tulsa’s own P.C. Cast and
Kristen Cast, who write
the House of Night series.
For more, visit tulsaworld.com/vampirebooks.
By KIM BROWN World Scene Writer
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