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Vampires: Thirst for the Truth
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Vampires: Thirst for the Truth

1996-01-01 · 100 min · ★ 10.0

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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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Forrest J. AckermanForrest J. AckermanSelf
Lysette AnthonyLysette AnthonySelf
Nigel BennettNigel BennettSelf
Gregory CoiroSelf
Norine DresserNorine DresserSelf
Julia Winden FeySelf
Radu FlorescuRadu FlorescuSelf
Donald F. GlutDonald F. GlutSelf
Nicholas J. GraySelf
Daerick GrossSelf
Del HowisonSelf
Russ JonesSelf
Bela Lugosi Jr.Bela Lugosi Jr.Self
Domntat MaigatSelf
William MarshallWilliam MarshallNarrator / Self
Dennis McIntyreSelf
Raymond McNallySelf
J. Gordon MeltonSelf
Maila NurmiMaila NurmiSelf
Lara ParkerLara ParkerSelf

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