by RosieGHM Jetpacker on November 22nd, 2008

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What is the fascination with books/movies about vampires? Blood-sucking other-worldly creatures who prey on humans...makes no sense to me. What is the attraction, the lure, the "hook"?

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by KittyBelle on December 3rd, 2008
Vampires, in contrast to other "monsters", are very romantic. Whereas werewolves are vicious, mummies are creepy, zombies are fatal... vampires are typically portrayed as handsome men (or lovely women) in very classic clothing, well spoken and intelligent, and their bite is a very intimate thing (nibbling on the neck, something most people associate with sexuality), as well as the ultimate exchange in sharing blood.

In the whole "Twilight" series, which is big right now, it's the lure, for teenage girls, of a handsome guy who's "untouchable" in the respect that his whole family never has friends or falls in love. Then the lead, Bella, *does* get this handsome guy to fall for her, and he's noble, chivalrous, soft-spoken, intelligent, exciting, and willing to reveal his ultimate secret because he trusts her with it. He's willing, even, to die for her if need be, to protect her from a monsterous vampire who considers humans as nothing but food.

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- Years ago Anne Rice wrote some novels about vampires. Then I believe she had a religious conversion and no longer does that. I never read one of them, nor did I see the movie with I believe Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise. I have heard all the hype surrounding Twilight. I guess it's simply not my cup of tea. Thank you for your answer and Happy Wednesday to you, KittyBelle. Also, Welcome to Answerbag! :)
  
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by killdrphil - reasonable for a madman on December 3rd, 2008
I really don't know. I've never found vampires to be scary at all. They are hokey and goofy and make me laugh.
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- Hi, my friend. I know. Years ago (before your time) Anne Rice wrote several vampire novels. There was even a movie made with Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. People went nuts over it and I never "got it". Subsequently I read that Anne Rice had a religious conversion and stopped writing about vampires. I guess it's like anything else..comedy, music, whatever..if you simply don't "get it" you find no value in it. But otners do. Thank you for your answer and Happy Wednesday! :) ((hugs))
  
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- Oh I met Anne Rice. I went with my Mom and sister (who are fans). She was very nice but I've never had any interest in her books. Strangely, I did like Interview With The Vampire the movie. None of it was scary though (nor believable or anything).
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by Anonymous on November 22nd, 2008
A few critical articles that I've read draw a link between vampirism and sex. Descriptions of vampire attacks are usually quite sexualized, as a vampire bite evokes an orgasmic response in the victim. Reading vampire literature and playing vampire RPG provides a "safe" sexual outlet for those who are afraid of sexual interaction for whatever reason.
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- Hmm. That is very interesting. Thank you for your answer and Happy Wednesday, lonelydragon! :)
  
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