Today in History Dracula was published

This day in history: May 26, 1897: When Bram Stoker's Dracula was published, 116 years ago today, it was already part of a vampire literary tradition dating back to the mid-18th century.

 There's a lot to be said for a book that's lasted and still read today for well over a hundred years.

Best Vampire

Vampire bat drawn by Janice Seagraves

Since it's Halloween week, who in your opinion who is the best vampire and why?

Here's a short vampire list of old and new favorites. I'm just naming movies here, but if there's one I missed or there's a favorite vampire series you love, then please name the actor or actress, the show, and why you like him or her.


Johnny Depp as Barnabas Collins
Bela Lugosi as Dracula
Keefer Sutherland in Lost Boys
Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise in Interview with a Vampire
Gary Oldman in Dracula

Christopher Lee as Dracula 

Adam Sandler as Dracula in Hotel Transylvania (new release)
Wesley Snipes as Blade
Kate Beckinsale as Slene in Underworld
Robert Pattinson as Edward in the Twilight movies