The change in representation of vampires Part 2: (An Interview with a Vampire)

The largest change between vampires is when “Dracula” the film based on the book of the same name had its vampires shown as romanticised aristocrats which has been a staple for many other vampire films, “Interview with the vampire” starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt being a good example. I believe the main reason that they have been shown as these suave, sensual beings instead of the monsters they were first shown to be like is because sexual topics in recent times have become less taboo, and the director’s play on these forbidden desires of humans and vampires to get interest whilst keeping the acts of horror intact. One key example of this is of having a vampire biting a person’s neck which in one sense can be seen as quite sensual but also quite horrific, as it goes beyond that and shows the vampires true intent. In modern times though, the vampire subgenre has been shook up, as the modern audience need something different to scare them.