About this episode

This episode explores the evolution of vampire mythology from folklore to modern adaptations.

Sink your teeth into the ever-evolving myth of the vampire. From early folklore and superstition seen all around the globe, to its literary rise in Dracula, and its transformation on screen from the eerie silence of Nosferatu to the seductive modernity of Interview with the Vampire and The Lost Boys. This Bonus Episode is the 2nd edition of this special 2-part bonus series in partnership with Bandai Namco and Rebel Wolves, where we are exploring the inspiration behind the world of THE BLOOD OF DAWNWALKER, releasing September 3, 2026.

Topics covered

• vampire mythology
• folklore
• literary history
• film adaptations
• cultural transformation

Keywords

• vampire
• mythology
• folklore
• Dracula
• Nosferatu
• Interview with the Vampire
• The Lost Boys
• THE BLOOD OF DAWNWALKER

Sponsors

Bandai Namco, Rebel Wolves

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Dracula, Nosferatu, Interview with the Vampire, The Lost Boys, THE BLOOD OF DAWNWALKER

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