VampCast: Reviewing vampires in books, movies, TV shows, and more

4. BONUS: A Reading of The Vampire Maid

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0700

In this bonus episode of VampCast, host Andrea Christine presents a full reading of The Vampire Maid by Hume Nisbet, a tale of solitude, obsession, and a seaside cottage where romance curdles into horror.

Following the previous episode’s review, this read-aloud lets you experience the story for yourself: the windswept moor, the enigmatic Ariadne, and the nightmare-haunted nights that lead to a chilling revelation.

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3. The Vampire Maid (1890 Short Story by Hume Nisbet)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:10:00 -0700

In this episode of VampCast, host Andrea Christine pivots from her planned review of AMC’s Interview with the Vampire to unearth The Vampire Maid (1890) by Hume Nisbet—a pulpy, pre-Dracula short story that’s brief, atmospheric, and creepy.

You’ll get a recap and review of the tale of an unnamed artist who becomes bewitched by Ariadne, a sickly yet seductive young woman he meets at a remote seaside cottage.

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2. The Lost Boys (1987 Movie Directed by Joel Schumacher)

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:00 -0700

Welcome back to VampCast! In this episode, host Andrea Christine sinks her teeth into The Lost Boys (1987), Joel Schumacher’s gloriously campy horror-comedy set in the not-so-sleepy, vampire-infested beach town of Santa Carla.

You’ll get a recap of the story (spoilers abound, but one major twist stays under wraps), a look at the film’s mix of laughs and scares, and a breakdown of its vampire lore.

Then your host runs through the VampCast categories: Best Character, Best Line, Eeriest Moment, Best Track from the Soundtrack, and Best Bite before giving the film a rating on the one-to-five-bat scale.

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1. Dracula (1897 Novel by Bram Stoker)

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the very first episode of VampCast! Host Andrea Christine sinks her teeth into Bram Stoker’s 1897 classic, Dracula, the enduring gothic horror tale that has had a major influence on the vampire stories that followed.

First, you'll get a recap of the epistolary thrill ride from Jonathan Harker’s ominous trip to Transylvania, the doomed voyage of the ship the Count takes to England, Lucy Westenra's s tragic transformation, Mina Harker's courage, and our heroes' final pursuit back to Castle Dracula. Spoilers abound!

Then your host breaks down the vampires’ strengths and weaknesses, highlights the book’s eeriest imagery and most chilling “Best Bite,” and picks her “Best Character” before rating Dracula on a scale of one to five bats.

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Welcome to VampCast, Vampire Fans, Friends, and Fiends!

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:47:00 -0700

In this trailer episode, your host, Andrea Christine, introduces Vampcast, a podcast dedicated to vampires in popular culture, including books, movies, TV shows, and more.

Subscribe now and join as we explore vampire stories from centuries past to today. Just remember to be careful who you invited inside, sharpen those stakes, and cook with plenty of garlic.