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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).

  1. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 2, Part 1 with Sophie Cadden, Kristin Battestella & Andrew Gaudion

    2 HR AGO ·  BONUS

    Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 2, Part 1 with Sophie Cadden, Kristin Battestella & Andrew Gaudion

    [BONUS] We're back to talk about the first half of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's second season from 1997... with the arrival of Spike and Drusilla, a vampire power couple who bring a more chaotic energy to Sunnydale. And joining us to talk about a selection of four of the best episodes is writer Sophie Cadden, film critic Kristin Battestella & journalist and podcaster Andrew Gaudion... 🎯 The Agenda ~ [ 00:02:30 ] "When She Was Bad" with Sophie Cadden After spending the summer away in Los Angeles, Buffy returns to Sunnydale for the start of her sophomore year. However, she isn't exactly the "Chosen One" her friends remember... ~ [ 00:58:55 ] "School Hard" with Kristin Battestella It’s Parent-Teacher night at Sunnydale High, and Buffy's under immense pressure from Principal Snyder to prove she isn't a troublemaker. But while she attempts to juggle her domestic life with her duties as the Slayer, a new vampire arrives in town called Spike... ~ [ 02:01:50 ] "What's My Line? Part 1 & 2" with Andrew Gaudion It’s Career Week and Buffy is mourning the fact that she doesn't have a choice in her future while her peers are taking aptitude tests. Meanwhile, Spike, desperate to cure a weakened Drusilla, hires assassins to take Buffy out... 🎙️ The Lineup Hosts & Editors: Hugh McStay⁠⁠ & ⁠Dan Owen⁠⁠⁠ Guests: Sophie Cadden, Kristin Battestella & Andrew Gaudion "I don’t want to be a prison guard. I’m not even sure I want to be a person." — Xander ❤️ Support the Show If 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    3h 22m
  2. Daughters of Darkness with Christopher P. Ward

    23 MAR

    Daughters of Darkness with Christopher P. Ward

    [14x10] Our Season XIV finale finds us checking into the Grand Hôtel des Thermes for Harry Kümel’s 1971 cult classic, Daughters of Darkness. In this stylish, erotic cult classic, a glamorous vampire countess and her lover seduce a honeymooning couple at a desolate Belgian hotel... And making his debut on the show is horror author, freelance film reviewer, and occasional podcaster Christopher P. Ward... 🎙️ The Lineup Hosts: ⁠ Dan Owen⁠ & Hugh McStay⁠ Guest: Christopher P. Ward Editor: Dan Owen⁠ "You see, my dear, the world is much more mysterious than you think. And much more cruel." — Countess Elizabeth Báthory ❤️ Support the Show If you loved our dive into Daughter of Darkness, here is 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) & ⁠Keshav⁠⁠ (podcast) Music & Sounds: ⁠Epidemic Sound⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 11min
  3. Dracula (2025) with Chris Brosnahan

    16 MAR

    Dracula (2025) with Chris Brosnahan

    [14x9] Our penultimate Season XIV episode keeps the Dracula fanged fun coming, as we look at Luc Besson's 2025 version starring Caleb Landry Jones in the eponymous role as a romantic take on Bram Stoker's villainous character... And making a return to the show is a true Dracula fan, having already covered the 1974 version starring Jack Palance and Robert Eggers' Nosferatu, it's writer and filmmaker Chris Brosnahan... 🎙️ The Lineup Hosts: Hugh McStay & Dan Owen Guest: Chris Brosnahan Editor: Hugh McStay "Do you think God will forgive us for loving each other so much?" — Vlad ❤️ Support the Show If you love our Dracula coverage, here is how you can help us grow: Review: Subscribe and leave a positive rating on your podcast platform. Donate: Buy us a coffee on ⁠Ko-fi⁠. Perks: Join our ⁠Bite Club⁠ for exclusive rewards. Follow: Check out our ⁠social media here⁠. We are a proud member of the Film Stories podcast network. 🙏 Credits Theme Music: ⁠Nela Ruiz⁠⁠ Artwork: ⁠Dan Owen⁠⁠ (episodes) & ⁠Keshav⁠⁠ (podcast) Music & Sounds: ⁠Epidemic Sound⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 19min
  4. Blood of the Vampire with Prof. Stacey Abbott

    9 MAR

    Blood of the Vampire with Prof. Stacey Abbott

    [14x8] In this episode, we’re sinking our teeth into the 1958 British cult classic Blood of the Vampire. Often mistaken for a Hammer Film—thanks to its lush production design and a script by the legendary Jimmy Sangster—this independent gem carved out its own grisly niche in horror history. And returning to the show is our regular horror academic and all-round vampire expert, Prof. Stacey Abbott... 🎙️ The Lineup Hosts: ⁠Dan Owen & Hugh McStay⁠⁠ Guest: ⁠Prof. Stacey Abbott Editor: Dan Owen⁠ "You can curse the fates that sent you here. This is the abyss. The bottomless pit of hell itself" — Kurt ❤️ Support the Show If you love our B-movie horror coverage, here is 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) & ⁠Keshav⁠⁠ (podcast) Music & Sounds: ⁠Epidemic Sound⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min
  5. Underworld: Blood Wars with Robert Clark

    2 MAR

    Underworld: Blood Wars with Robert Clark

    [14x7] Another franchise is complete with the fifth entry in the action-horror series Underworld. It's Anna Foerster's 2016 instalment, Underworld: Blood Wars, where Selene (Kate Beckinsale) is being pursued by both Vampires and Lycans, so she teams up with allies and eventually finds refuge with a Nordic coven... And making a belated return to the show is the host of the Creepy & Geeky podcast, Robert Clark... 🎙️ The Lineup Hosts: Hugh McStay & Dan Owen Guest: Robert Clark Editor: Hugh McStay "I have lived for a thousand years, and I may live a thousand more, or I may die tomorrow. But I no longer fear death, for I have known it once already." — Selene ❤️ Support the Show If you've loved our return visits to the Underworld franchise, here is how you can help us grow: Review: Subscribe and leave a positive rating on your podcast platform. Donate: Buy us a coffee on ⁠Ko-fi⁠. Perks: Join our ⁠Bite Club⁠ for exclusive rewards. Follow: Check out our ⁠social media here⁠. We are a proud member of the Film Stories podcast network. 🙏 Credits Theme Music: ⁠Nela Ruiz⁠⁠ Artwork: ⁠Dan Owen⁠⁠ (episodes) & ⁠Keshav⁠⁠ (podcast) Music & Sounds: ⁠Epidemic Sound⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 16min
  6. Salem's Lot (2004) with Simon Brown

    23 FEB

    Salem's Lot (2004) with Simon Brown

    [14x6] The homecoming from hell continues. Season XIV enters its final stretch as we make our (final?) visit to the cursed town of Salem’s Lot. This week, we’re sinking our teeth into the 2004 TNT miniseries. Rob Lowe stars as author Ben Mears, who returns to his childhood home only to find that an ancient evil is already there.... Joining us to navigate the shadows is a special guest: Dr Simon Brown, an Associate Professor of Film and TV and a self-described Stephen King super-fan. We discuss how this mid-2000s reimagining holds up against King’s legendary source material. 🎙️ The Lineup Hosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStay Guest: Dr Simon Brown Editor: Dan Owen "You guys hear about the hippie vampire? He's ghoul, man. Real ghoul." — Mark Petrie ❤️ Support the Show If you enjoyed this trip to the Lot, here is 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) & ⁠Keshav⁠⁠ (podcast) Music & Sounds: ⁠Epidemic Sound⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1hr 31min
  7. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 1, Part 2 with Maria Latilla & Brendon Connelly

    16 FEB ·  BONUS

    Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 1, Part 2 with Maria Latilla & Brendon Connelly

    [BONUS] Concluding our mid-season treat, we're looking at the second half of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's first season from 1997... And joining us to talk about another two episodes is film journalist and podcaster Maria Latilla and writer Brendon Connelly... 🎯 The Agenda ~ [ 00:00:25 ] "Angel" with Maria Latilla After an attack, Buffy discovers her mysterious ally Angel is actually a vampire, forcing a heart-wrenching supernatural confrontation. ~ [ 00:56:55 ] "Prophecy Girl" with Brendon Connelly Buffy discovers a prophecy foretelling her death against the Master. Terrified, she quits as the Slayer, but ultimately faces her destiny to save Sunnydale. ~ [ 01:51:45 ] Season 1 Overview Dan & Hugh reflect on the two Best of Buffy episodes covering Season 1, summarising their thoughts and asking each other a few questions about the show's early days and future... 🎙️ The Lineup Hosts & Editors: Hugh McStay⁠⁠ & ⁠Dan Owen⁠⁠⁠ Guests: Maria Latilla & Brendon Connelly "Giles, I'm 16 years old. I-I don't wanna die." — Buffy Summers. ❤️ Support the Show If 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2h 13m
  8. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 1, Part 1 with Kat Hughes & Lindsay Drysdale

    9 FEB ·  BONUS

    Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 1, Part 1 with Kat Hughes & Lindsay Drysdale

    [BONUS] As a mid-season treat, we're covering Buffy the Vampire Slayer's first season from 1997, which concerns a teenage schoolgirl called Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) who's also 'The Slayer' who must fight against the forces of darkness... And helping us explore this cult favourite TV show are two Buffy super-fans: film critic Kat Hughes & film writer and podcaster Lindsay Drysdale... 🎯 The Agenda ~ [ 00:00:22 ] Primer with Dan & Hugh Before things get underway, we take a moment to talk about our personal histories with the popular series. When did we first discover BTVS? Were we fans at first sight? Did we come to it in later life? And how are we going to tackle covering all seven seasons? ~ [ 00:28:30 ] "Welcome to the Hellmouth" & "The Harvest" with Kat Hughes In the two-part series premiere, Buffy arrives in Sunnydale seeking a normal life after being expelled from her Los Angeles high school for burning down the gym (which was, naturally, full of vampires). ~ [ 01:50:21 ] "Never Kill a Boy on the First Date" with Lindsay Drysdale Buffy attempts to balance her responsibilities as the Slayer with her desire for a "normal" teenage life, where she can date the hot new boy in class. 🎙️ The Lineup Hosts: ⁠ Hugh McStay⁠ & Dan Owen⁠⁠ Guests: Kat Hughes & Lindsay Drysdale Editor: Hugh McStay⁠⁠ "You're standing at the mouth of hell. And it's about to open" — Buffy Summers. ❤️ Support the Show If you loved our deep dives into Buffy, here is 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2h 42m
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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).

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  • Creator
    Film Stories
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    168
  • Rating
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