The journey from the film "Thamma" to the TV show "Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani" showcases Indian cinema's unique take on vampires, blending supernatural horror with drama and romance to create a captivating genre of its own.
Romania is known as the land of Dracula, but it was in Serbia, 300 years ago, that a vampire was allegedly first seen. Today, the small village of Kisiljevo would love to reclaim its title as the cradle of vampires -- and the tourists that go with it.
The woman's condition is so severe that ingesting garlic could potentially be fatal, sparking comparisons to the legendary bloodsucking creatures who were said to avoid the pungent herb.
The remains, buried in gypsum soil, are believed to date back to the 13th century, a period rife with superstition and fear of the undead.
The child's skeletal remains, believed to be that of a 5 to 7-year-old, were unearthed in proximity to a fellow 'vampire' inhabitant.
Archaeologists have dug up the skeletal remains of a ‘female vampire’ from a 17th century Polish graveyard.