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vampire

[vam-pahyuhr] / ˈvæm paɪər /






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This unspoken desire hides deep in the catacombs of our juvenile vampire fantasies, an awareness that this fleeting time of youth and beauty coincides with tremendous anxiety, confusion and parentally imposed restrictions.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

Both shows won two awards, as did musical The Lost Boys, the punk-rock adaptation of the 1987 cult vampire film.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Ali Louis Bourzgui’s somewhat unexpected yet eminently worthy triumph for his featured performance as the vampire with front-man magnetism, catalyzed the production’s thrilling virtuosity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Everyone knows how to kill a vampire: Drive a wooden stake through its heart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The whole room is pretty dark so you can see these animals that only come out at night, like owls and pottos and cute little vampire bats.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel




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