Caleigh Montoya, Staff Writer
Vampires have become a huge part of media and Halloween celebrations. While they’re now seen in a powerful and attractive light, they weren’t always perceived as so approachable. Their origins are much deeper and darker than we think.
Dracula is the oldest and most well-known vampire. He is based on the ruler Vlad Draculea who was known to kill his enemies and victims by sticking them on a wooden stake, letting them bleed out. Many said that Draculea would drink the blood of his enemies and this led to the creation of Count Dracula, the vampire.
Vampires are immortal, drink blood, have fangs, and have extreme senses. If you watched any movie including vampires, you would have seen these qualities. The media is extremely obsessed with vampires as they give off a dangerous but attractive appeal. Movies such as Twilight glorified the blood-drinking monsters and vampires have been in the limelight ever since.
Vampires also rank as one of the highest costumes during Halloween. Need a last minute costume, a vampire is a great way to go. Pop in a set of fake fangs, add some fake blood, fashion a dark cape, and you are all set!