Romantic-era poet Lord Byron, known for creating complex and contradictory characters, continues to captivate our imagination 200 years after his death. Here is why
In his seminal article "The Significance of the Vampire of Vourla to Nineteenth Century Vampire Fiction", Marin cogently argues that the "Vampire of Vourla," an anonymous text, deliberately challenges common Philhellenic assumptions, bringing their darker aspects to light.
William Faulkner s unproduced film script, Dreadful Hollow , was not his only foray into the fantastical, as 1931 s Sanctuary tells its twisted form of vampirism.
He s best known for starring in a Seventies cult classic that struck fear into the hearts of the nation. Since then he has taken on a number of villainous roles.