Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

Nan
1h 40m
1996
10 /10 (1)

Overview

A documentary that explores man's enduring fascination with the vampire legend by examining historical accounts, literary works, and as they are portrayed in film and television.

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Released Date: 1996-01-01

Top Billed Cast

Forrest J. Ackerman

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Lysette Anthony

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Nigel Bennett

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Gregory Coiro

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Norine Dresser

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Julia Winden Fey

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Radu Florescu

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Donald F. Glut

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Nicholas J. Gray

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Daerick Gross

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Del Howison

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Russ Jones

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Bela Lugosi Jr.

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Domntat Maigat

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William Marshall

Narrator / Self

Dennis McIntyre

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