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Vampires: a current obsession in film, TV and other storytelling mediums that needs no introduction, whose popularity has risen and fallen in waves since the inception of the commonly identified vampire in the 18th century.  True Blood, Twilight, The Vampire Diaries – no matter what the storyline (or how bad the acting), the allure of the vampire has overtaken just about everyone, even those who have tried to resist the fad.

The Vancouver International Film Centre has planned a fun-filled Halloween weekend that will cater to your obsession, screening 11 vampire-related films between Oct 30-Nov 1.  Selected titles range from black and white classics from the 1920’s and 30’s such as London After Midnight and Mark of the Vampire, to more modern favourites such as Let the Right One In.  If you fancy a side of humour in your vampire stories, don’t miss Vampire’s Kiss with Nicolas Cage.

They’ve got the best lineup on Halloween night:

Let the Right One In at 4:30 pm, a film which I would love to see again on the big screen..

Habit at 8:15 pm, shot on 35mm and taking place in NYC on Halloween night, this one looks intriguing and adopting more of a modern take on the vampire rather than a literal interpretation with fangs and the whole bit.

Rabid at 10:20 pm, directed by David Cronenberg and taking place in Montreal.  You gotta love a good Canadian vampire flick, especially when your blood-thirsty protagonist is a woman.

Vampyr at midnight, this is one of the b&w goodies from 1932 and has just been digitally remastered.  VIFC calls it “one of the strangest and most beguiling films in the entire horror canon,” so you can count on it scaring the jeepers right out of you.

Check out the full list of films and showtimes for Vampyre Weekend at the Film Centre here.

I’ll leave you with one last bit of vampire sexiness to tide you over until next weekend, from Queen of the Damned (don’t judge me):