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Join Dan Owen and Hugh McStay as they bite into 100 years of vampirism on film and TV. From silent classics and vintage B-movies to modern blockbusters and comedies, no stone is left unturned—and no coffin unopened.Featuring insights from horror experts and special guests, we dissect the cinematic history of the undead... one bite at a time.Visit www.vampirevideos.co.uk for our complete archive. A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network (www.filmstories.co.uk). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- 5 days ago1h 11m
159. Little Bites (2024) with Kat Hughes
[16x9] This week, we're looking at Spider One's 2024 indie horror Little Bites, where a desperate mother (Krsy Fox) tries to protect her daughter from a live-in vampire by offering her own blood to keep it happy.And we're joining by a podcaster and film writer with extensive expertise with indie horror, Kat Hughes...🎙️ The LineupHosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStayGuests: Kat HughesEditor: Dan Owen"Do you believe in God? I think you must because you believe in me."— Agyar❤️ Support the ShowIf you loved our coverage of Little Bites, here's how you can help us grow:Review: Subscribe & leave a 5* rating on your podcast platform.Donate: Buy us a coffee on Ko-fi.Perks: Join the Bite Club for exclusive rewards.Read: Our Bloodletter & subscribe for inbox delivery.Follow: Our social media accounts.🙏 CreditsTheme Music: Nela RuizArtwork: Dan Owen (episodes/media) & Keshav (podcast cover)Music & Sounds: Epidemic SoundPart of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago49 min
Bonus: Tales From The Crypt - "The Reluctant Vampire" (1991) with Lauren McAllister
[BONUS] We're sinking our teeth into classic horror anthology territory withTales From the Crypt... for a special crossover with our other show, Recrypted.And if you visit that podcast's feed, you can hear an alternative and longer version of this particular discussion, plus get to hear our guest tackle another episode, "Easel Kill Ya".Season 3's "The Reluctant Vampire" concerns a lonely, compassionate vampire named Donald works night shifts at a blood bank so he can feed ethically. However, when his penchant for stealing blood bags creates a severe deficit, he finds himself juggling a ruthless blood bank owner, a burgeoning romance with a co-worker, and a relentless police detective on his trail.And out guest is the co-host of the 10/10 Would Watch Again podcast, Lauren McAllister...🎙️ The LineupHosts: Hugh McStay & Dan OwenGuests: Lauren McAllisterEditor: Hugh McStay"In the mouth, over the fangs, away with the hunger pangs!"— Donald Longtooth❤️ Support the ShowIf you loved our coverage of Tales From The Crypt, we have a whole other podcast tackling all 93 episodes. But here's how you can help Vampire Videos grow too:Review: Subscribe & leave a 5* rating on your podcast platform.Donate: Buy us a coffee on Ko-fi.Perks: Join the Bite Club for exclusive rewards.Read: Our Bloodletter & subscribe for inbox delivery.Follow: Our social media accounts.🙏 CreditsTheme Music: Nela RuizArtwork: Dan Owen (episodes/media) & Keshav (podcast cover)Music & Sounds: Epidemic SoundPart of the Film Stories Podcast Network:
- 2 weeks ago1h 46m
Bonus: Halloween Special 2026 with Dr Simon Brown, Maria Latilla & Lindsay Drysdale
[BONUS] Season’s bleedings! It’s the spookiest time of the year, so Vampire Videos can’t let All Hallow’s Eve pass without covering something special. And this 31st October, we’re returning to horror anthology for three creepy tales featuring vampires, with a trio of special guests: horror academic and lecturer Dr Simon Brown, journalist and podcaster Maria Latilla, and horror fan and podcaster Lindsay Drysdale.[ 00:02:43 ] Are You Afraid Of The Dark (1993) - “The Tale of the Midnight Madness” with Dr Simon BrownA struggling old cinema gets one last chance when the mysterious Dr. Vink offers its owners a silent vampire film guaranteed to bring in crowds. The movie is a hit—but soon, the line between what’s happening on screen and what’s lurking in the theater begins to blur.[ 00:36:23 ] The Twilight Zone (1986) - “Monsters!” with Maria LatillaWhen his longtime neighbour moves away, horror-loving Toby is intrigued by the elderly man who takes his place—especially when the stranger claims he’s a vampire. Toby’s curiosity turns unsettling as he starts to wonder whether the real monsters are the ones who look the part.[ 01:09:12 ] Masters of Horror (2006) - “The V Word” with Lindsay DrysdaleTwo teenage friends sneak into a funeral home to see the dead. There, they discover a vampire—and one of them is bitten. Their impulsive dare becomes a desperate fight to survive the night and stop the horror from following them home.❤️ Support the ShowIf you loved our Halloween coverage, here's how you can help us grow:Review: Subscribe & leave a 5* rating on your podcast platform.Donate: Buy us a coffee on Ko-fi.Perks: Join the Bite Club for exclusive rewards.Read: Our Bloodletter & subscribe for inbox delivery.Follow: Our social media accounts.🙏 CreditsArtwork: Dan Owen (episodes/media) & Keshav (podcast cover)Theme Music & Sounds: Epidemic SoundPart of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago56 min
158. Vampires: Los Muertos (2002) with Kim Pierce
[16x8] We're looking at Tommy Lee Wallace's 2002 action-horror sequel Vampires: Los Muertos, where a vampire hunter (Jon Bon Jovi) builds a ragtag team of mercenaries in Mexico to stop a powerful vampire priestess from obtaining a sacred cross that would allow her kind to walk in daylight.And we're joined by critic, archivist, and author Kim Pierce...🎙️ The LineupHosts: Hugh McStay & Dan Owen Guests: Kim PearceEditor: Hugh McStay"You ain't lived till you got head from a vampire."—Ray Collins❤️ Support the ShowIf you loved our coverage of Vampires: Los Muertos, here's how you can help us grow:Review: Subscribe & leave a 5* rating on your podcast platform.Donate: Buy us a coffee on Ko-fi.Perks: Join the Bite Club for exclusive rewards.Read: Our Bloodletter & subscribe for inbox delivery.Follow: Our social media accounts.🙏 CreditsTheme Music: Nela RuizArtwork: Dan Owen (episodes/media) & Keshav (podcast cover)Music & Sounds: Epidemic SoundPart of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago54 min
157. Dracula III: Legacy (2005) with Rob Taylor
[16x7] We resume Season XVI with Patrick Lussier's 2005 sequel Dracula III: Legacy, where a desperate rescue mission plunges a team of vampire hunters into war-torn Romania, with Father Uffizi (Jason Scott Lee) struggling to stop stop an ancient evil from reshaping the world forever...And joining us to discuss this direct-to-video effort is freelance researcher, writer, and podcaster Rob Taylor...🎙️ The LineupHosts: Hugh McStay & Dan OwenGuest: Rob TaylorEditor: Hugh McStay"You know, I never felt this alive in a thousand years." — Dracula❤️ Support the ShowIf you loved our coverage of Dracula III, here's how you can help us grow:Review: Subscribe & leave a 5* rating on your podcast platform.Donate: Buy us a coffee on Ko-fi.Perks: Join the Bite Club for exclusive rewards.Read: Our Bloodletter & subscribe for inbox delivery.Follow: Our social media accounts.🙏 CreditsTheme Music: Nela RuizArtwork: Dan Owen (episodes/media) & Keshav (podcast cover)Music & Sounds: Epidemic SoundPart of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 12, 202659 min
156: The Nude Vampire (1970) with Siân Pearce
[16x6] We resume Season XVI with Jean Rollin's surreal 1970 French cult classic The Nude Vampire / La Vampire Nue, where a young man uncovers a shadowy secret society holding an enigmatic, mute vampire captive for sinister experiments...And joining us to discuss this atmospheric euro-horror effort is horror researchers and writer Siân Pearce....🎙️ The LineupHosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStayGuest: Siân PearceEditor: Dan Owen❤️ Support the ShowIf you loved our coverage of The Nude Vampire, here's how you can help us grow:Review: Subscribe & leave a 5* rating on your podcast platform.Donate: Buy us a coffee on Ko-fi.Perks: Join the Bite Club for exclusive rewards.Read: Our Bloodletter & subscribe for inbox delivery.Follow: Our social media accounts.🙏 CreditsTheme Music: Nela RuizArtwork: Dan Owen (episodes/media) & Keshav (podcast cover)Music & Sounds: Epidemic SoundPart of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 5, 20261h 50m
Bonus: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 3, Part 4 with Maria Latilla
[BONUS] We’re concluding our four-part bonus coverage of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's third season... where a year of escalating tension culminates in a massive showdown, a venomous arrow leaves a beloved character clinging to life, a desperate act of sacrifice forces Buffy to cross a dark moral line, and a sidelined student body must unite to stop a demonic ascension from turning their high school graduation into a literal bloodbath...And joining us to cover these final few episodes is Film Stories magazine writer and podcaster Maria Latilla...🎯 The Agenda ~ [ 00:00:20 ] "Graduation Day" (Part 1 & 2) with Maria LatillaThe Mayor is finally ready to ascend into a pure demon, and Faith has poisoned Angel with a lethal toxin. To save him, Buffy must hunt down her dark mirror, leading to a brutal, tragic confrontation that alters the Scooby Gang forever and forces Sunnydale High's graduating class to fight for their lives.~ [ 01:27:10 ] Season 3 Summary with Dan & HughWith Maria sent home from school, we take a quick look back at the third season as a whole, discussing its pros and cons.🎙️ The LineupHosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStayGuests: Maria LatillaEditor: Dan Owen"My God, what a feeling. The power of these creatures... it suffuses my being... I can feel the changes begin... My organs are shifting, merging, making ready for the Ascension. Plus, these babies are high in fiber, and what's the fun of becoming an immortal demon if you're not regular, am I right?"— Mayor Wilkins❤️ Support the ShowIf you loved our coverage of Buffy, here's how you can help us grow:Review: Subscribe & leave a 5* rating on your podcast platform.Donate: Buy us a coffee on Ko-fi.Perks: Join the Bite Club for exclusive rewards.Read: Our Bloodletter & subscribe for inbox delivery.Follow: Our social media accounts.We are a proud member of the Film Stories podcast network.🙏 CreditsTheme Music: Nela RuizArtwork:
- Sep 28, 20263h 1m
Bonus: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 3, Part 3 with Lauren McAllister & Sarah Williams
[BONUS] We resume our bonus coverage of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's third season... where Buffy is led down a dangerous path of rebellion, the accidental killing of a human sends Faith spiralling into a dark cover-up, a twisted plot to steal Angel's soul tests ultimate loyalties, and heartbreak looms just as a pack of vicious Hellhounds threatens to ruin the senior prom...And joining us to cover these four episodes is podcaster Lauren McAllister from 10/10 Would Watch Again, and film critic Sarah Williams...🎯 The Agenda~ [ 00:00:20 ] "Bad Girls" with Lauren McAllisterBuffy and Faith embrace their wild sides under the influence of a new Watcher, but a carefree night of slaying takes a tragic and irreversible turn.~ [ 00:47:00 ] "Consequences" with Lauren McAllisterAs the Scooby Gang investigates the death of the Deputy Mayor, Faith attempts to shift the blame to Buffy, forcing a confrontation that alters the Slayers' relationship forever.~ [ 01:32:00 ] "Enemies" with Sarah WilliamsFaith and the Mayor team up to strip Angel of his soul, leading to a high-stakes game of deception where true allegiances are finally unmasked.~ [ 02:16:30 ] "The Prom" with Sarah WilliamsEven amidst devastating heartbreak and a pack of hellhounds trained to attack formal wear, Buffy fights to ensure her classmates have a perfect, safe night—and receives an unexpected honour.🎙️ The Lineup Hosts: Hugh McStay & Dan Owen Guests: Lauren McAllister & Sarah Williams Editors: Dan Owen & Hugh McStay"You guys are gonna have a prom... the kind of prom that everyone should have... I'm gonna give you all a nice, fun, normal evening if I have to kill every single person on the face of the Earth to do it."— Buffy❤️ Support the ShowIf you loved our coverage of Buffy, here's how you can help us grow: Review: Subscribe & leave a 5* rating on your podcast platform. Donate: Buy us a coffee on Ko-fi. Perks: Join the Bite Club for exclusive rewards. Read: Our Bloodletter & subscribe for inbox delivery. Follow: Our social media accounts.We are a proud member of the Film Stories podcast network.🙏 Credits Theme Music: Nela Ruiz Artwork: Dan Owen (episodes/media) & Keshav (podcast cover) Music & Sounds: Epidemic Sound Part of the Film Stories Podcast Network: https://filmstories.co.uk/film-stories-podcast-network-shows/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Join Dan Owen and Hugh McStay as they bite into 100 years of vampirism on film and TV. From silent classics and vintage B-movies to modern blockbusters and comedies, no stone is left unturned—and no coffin unopened.Featuring insights from horror experts and special guests, we dissect the cinematic history of the undead... one bite at a time.Visit www.vampirevideos.co.uk for our complete archive. A proud part of the Film Stories Podcast Network (www.filmstories.co.uk). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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