Vampire Secrets

Story

Synopsis

At the mention of the word "vampire," images of bloody fangs, dark capes, and a man with a hideous, spooky laugh immediately come to mind. These conventional images, born from countless vampire films over the years, are most commonly associated with Irish writer Bram Stoker and his iconic 1897 novel Dracula. However, despite the popularity and influence of this celebrated nineteenth-century tome, the vampire myth dates back more than 1,000 years, long before Stoker ever put pen to paper. In this fascinating journey through time, HISTORY uncovers the ancient folkloric origins of blood-craving creatures from beyond the grave. Learn how the vampire myth is strongly rooted in Eastern European lore, but how it has also played a prominent role in the ancient cultures of Greece and China. From wooden stakes to garlic apotropes to ancient burial rituals, VAMPIRE SECRETS explores how this long-standing myth has been interpreted by different cultures around the world.

Director

Diana Zaslaw

Writers

Josh Rosen

Language

English

Release date

1 January 2006

Ensemble

Cast

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  Deborah Rombaut

  Demon Woman

• Elise Angell

  Maid

• 

  Corey Burton

  Narrator

• Jeff De Lucio-Brock

  Hungarian Farmer

• Christa Bella

  Elizabeth Bathory

• Kari Wishingrad

  Bathory Chambermaid

• Peter Stack

  Ficzko

• George Mauroy

  Bram Stoker