The iconography of modern vampires can be traced back to a 1924 English stage version of Bram Stoker's novel. On its centenary, the suave bloodsucker is returning to where it all began With his high-collared cape and piercing fangs, Dracula is every inch the quintessential vampire " instantly recognisable across culture. Portrayed hundreds of times in film, theatre, video games and spin-off books, the character…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:12AM on June 3, 2024