From classic depictions of vampires in gothic literature, like Bram Stoker’s Dracula or even Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, to more modern depictions of the blood-thirsty creatures on ...

the mockumentary “What We Do in the Shadows” has opened a vein of comedy as the show’s ancient vampires, dressed in period costume, do their dark, bawdy business in modern-day Staten Island.

It’s why the tales endure, even when massaged into something more palatable for modern audiences ... though traditionally vampires were not aristocratic. Costume designer Linda Muir scoured ...

This helps make costumes instantly recognizable. That said, if vampires were real, they wouldn’t necessarily dress in fashions from centuries past. In modern vampire movies and TV shows ...

Whether you are thinking about dressing as a witch, creative Halloween clown makeup ideas, celebrity-inspired Halloween costumes ... has seen a resurgence of vampire makeup looks.

or a more modern bloodsucker, you can never go wrong as a vampire on Halloween. Whichever direction you choose though, the most difficult part of the costume is always finding the most realistic ...

The traits of modern-day vampires are pretty well established. They have fangs, drink human blood, and can’t see themselves in mirrors. They can be warded off with garlic, or killed with a stake ...

In a century of remakes, adaptations and sequels, Transylvania's "Son of the Devil" never appears the same way twice. See how he's changed over time. A new generation of vampire heroes has stepped ...

So many modern vampire stories focus on the creepy ... from Academy Award-winning makeup to striking sets and costumes. Gary Oldman gave a moving performance as the tortured Count Dracula and ...