What is the fascination with immortal souls, the sound of flapping batwings, an empty coffin, glistening fangs, the sensual taste of blood... Perhaps the most enduring film genre of all time, vampire films have and continue to haunt us on the big screen. Bloodsucking Cinema explores the origins and birth of the vampire movie, its evolution and entry into cinema s storytelling lexicon, and Hollywood s undying interest in the theme.