All things Vampire

solo0525 · 11-07-2011, 08:37 PM

I am a huge fan of all things Vampire ... and I was hoping to see what others like about movies, toys and related topic about Vampires.

Ever since I was a kid I always loved Vampires .. and it's great how so many cool movies, anime and toys have emerged from the Vampire genre. So I've always been curious to see what others like and collect. So help me out and maybe I learn something I've missed out on. Thanks

One of my favorite movies .. Vampire Hunter D : Bloodlust (Second Movie Released)

solo0525 · 11-07-2011, 08:43 PM

Heres some of my favorite Vampire toys

solo0525 · 11-07-2011, 09:07 PM

IhsantheCursed · 11-07-2011, 09:11 PM

The Blade movie migure from Marvel Legends "Legendary Rider's" was pretty cool too.

solo0525 · 11-07-2011, 09:17 PM

Oh yeah that was very nice ,,, great detail .. ..

solo0525 · 11-07-2011, 09:21 PM

Ha I use to love this cartoon

solo0525 · 11-07-2011, 09:27 PM

Even in music theres been awesome Vamipre references and songs .. heres an great song by Bauhaus .. Bela Lugosi's Dead

Crazy Jetty · 11-07-2011, 09:45 PM

Glad you enjoy them, but I feel vampires are the most overused and overrated of all.
Though, I'll be honest and admit most of that has to do with pop culture, Twilight, Nightworld, Anne Rice, and douchey little vampire kids who think they're so goth and vampires are so misunderstood blah blah blah, once again all resulting from Anne Rice.

The message of this story is Friends don't let Friends read Anne Rice!

I do feel there needs to be a resurgance of the more terrifying, hidious, and oldschool types of vampires.

solo0525 · 11-07-2011, 09:48 PM

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ... yeah Twilight has screwed things up .,,, but Im a bit on the old school side of Vamps ..

Fortune · 11-07-2011, 10:18 PM

I like vampires. (Sure they arent as good as zombies but w/e) with that said I am a huge fan of the Vampire Diaries. I hated twilight which I have seen all of in theatres so far (not by my choice) .I liked what 30 days of night did with vampires but I disliked everything else about that film.

solo0525 · 11-07-2011, 10:19 PM

Vampire Diaries Books or TV show ? @ Fortune .. I like the show .. keeps me entertained ... while True Blood isnt on ..

trebleshot · 11-08-2011, 08:20 AM

I've always been a fan of vampires (and werewolves, for that matter), but I will say I'm burned out by the current trend with that archetype. I much rather prefer Bram Stoker's version (book or movie), the Blade Trilogy, Underworld or even Bela Lugosi's classic version.

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Originally Posted by solo0525

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ... yeah Twilight has screwed things up .,,, but Im a bit on the old school side of Vamps ..

Anne Rice was "screwing things up" long before Stephanie Meyer even dreamed up Edward and co. Just look at Interview With A Vampire, especially the movie version. At least back then it was a novel approach to how people perceived vampires.

Also, pretty sure that Buffy The Vampire Slayer's Angel and Spike had a hand in the "tortured soul/ashamed of his existance" part of the current trend.

solo0525 · 11-08-2011, 09:47 AM

Vampire Hunter D the first original anime is pure awesome

Fortune · 11-08-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by solo0525

Vampire Diaries Books or TV show ? @ Fortune .. I like the show .. keeps me entertained ... while True Blood isnt on ..

The TV show I actually have a problem with true blood. Her name is Anna Paquin .... I find her awful.

Tiberius · 11-08-2011, 11:10 AM

I, Vampire. Great comics from the New 52 by DC. Art is amazing, and story is ok 2 issues in. I do recommend you start reading them and keeping up =3.

Crazy Jetty · 11-08-2011, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by trebleshot

Also, pretty sure that Buffy The Vampire Slayer's Angel and Spike had a hand in the "tortured soul/ashamed of his existance" part of the current trend.

At the very least in their own universe Angel and Spike are the exceptions, and not the examples. As a whole, the Buffyverse seems to use vampires in a more traditional, but modernized sense.
And I say this not being a big fan of Buffy or Angel. (But of the two, Angel is the better show)

Dark Archangel · 11-08-2011, 05:42 PM

30 days of night has the best vampire in any movie, well except for eddie murphy in "a vampire in brooklyn" lol

trebleshot · 11-09-2011, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Jetty

At the very least in their own universe Angel and Spike are the exceptions, and not the examples. As a whole, the Buffyverse seems to use vampires in a more traditional, but modernized sense.
And I say this not being a big fan of Buffy or Angel. (But of the two, Angel is the better show)

Agreed on both counts. But that's why I only said they had a hand influencing the current trends. I still fully blame Anne Rice.

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30 days of night has the best vampire in any movie, well except for eddie murphy in "a vampire in brooklyn" lol

Some of my favorites are From Dusk Till Dawn and John Carpenter's Vampires. And of course, Vampire Hunter D is a classic.

Darkspeed · 11-09-2011, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by solo0525

Ha I use to love this cartoon

Ooooooh yeah, I remember Duckula... Fantastic cartoon, and David Jason was hilarious as Duckula! I always loved the way Nanny would just keep crashing through the walls (I think I'm remembering that right! :P)

I think Blade would be my biggest love of vampires, but I did enjoy watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer when I was younger too. Though most of the time they really weren't dealing with vampires...

solo0525 · 11-09-2011, 09:58 AM

ha ha ha he I liked the eddie murphy vampire ..

Yeah nanny always crashed into the walls .. whats funniest I would watch Count Duckula both in Spanish and in English .. but honestly in Spanish it was a bit funnier ..

solo0525 · 11-09-2011, 12:23 PM

One of my all time favs !

Tiberius · 11-09-2011, 12:24 PM

I'm currently watching Hellsing. Sooooo awsome.

solo0525 · 11-09-2011, 12:44 PM

Which Hellsing ? the first series or the OVA's (Ultimate) I wish they would finished the Ultimate series Ive been waiting for years .. But yet they are very cool indeed !!

I also liked this series too Trinity Blood

Tiberius · 11-09-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by solo0525

Which Hellsing ? the first series or the OVA's (Ultimate) I wish they would finished the Ultimate series Ive been waiting for years .. But yet they are very cool indeed !!

Ultimate =3.

solo0525 · 11-10-2011, 09:34 AM

Just so awesome !!

11-07-2011, 08:37 PM	#1
solo0525 Undead Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,275	I am a huge fan of all things Vampire ... and I was hoping to see what others like about movies, toys and related topic about Vampires. Ever since I was a kid I always loved Vampires .. and it's great how so many cool movies, anime and toys have emerged from the Vampire genre. So I've always been curious to see what others like and collect. So help me out and maybe I learn something I've missed out on. Thanks One of my favorite movies .. Vampire Hunter D : Bloodlust (Second Movie Released) Last edited by solo0525; 11-08-2011 at 10:23 AM..

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11-07-2011, 09:45 PM	#8
Crazy Jetty WINGNUT & SCREWLOOSE! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 2,172	Glad you enjoy them, but I feel vampires are the most overused and overrated of all. Though, I'll be honest and admit most of that has to do with pop culture, Twilight, Nightworld, Anne Rice, and douchey little vampire kids who think they're so goth and vampires are so misunderstood blah blah blah, once again all resulting from Anne Rice. The message of this story is Friends don't let Friends read Anne Rice! I do feel there needs to be a resurgance of the more terrifying, hidious, and oldschool types of vampires. __________________

11-08-2011, 08:20 AM	#12
trebleshot Dark Lord of the 'Ark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,224	I've always been a fan of vampires (and werewolves, for that matter), but I will say I'm burned out by the current trend with that archetype. I much rather prefer Bram Stoker's version (book or movie), the Blade Trilogy, Underworld or even Bela Lugosi's classic version. Quote: Originally Posted by solo0525 Ha ha ha ha ha ha ... yeah Twilight has screwed things up .,,, but Im a bit on the old school side of Vamps .. Anne Rice was "screwing things up" long before Stephanie Meyer even dreamed up Edward and co. Just look at Interview With A Vampire, especially the movie version. At least back then it was a novel approach to how people perceived vampires. Also, pretty sure that Buffy The Vampire Slayer's Angel and Spike had a hand in the "tortured soul/ashamed of his existance" part of the current trend. __________________

11-08-2011, 11:10 AM	#15
Tiberius Be Superior Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Posts: 9,891	I, Vampire. Great comics from the New 52 by DC. Art is amazing, and story is ok 2 issues in. I do recommend you start reading them and keeping up =3. __________________