The Disturbing CULT Of Modern Day Vampires

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[@lifewithlynn8137]

Buffy really made the ‘teenager falling for a brooding vampire’ thing a pop culture staple in the late 90’s and early 2000’s long before Twilight hit.

[@cricket.1067]

I never watched Buffy much, I do believe it took a major turn, especially after Twilight. No offense to Buffy, I was just a single Mom who could only afford internet, so... But how does a vampire slayer end up in love with one?

[@zamnelna]

@@cricket.1067Lol….so many things could be said here, but I think primarily it came down to 2 things. 1: The vampire (Angel) was a big wounded puppy type of character. 2: TV magic. Where actions and perceived emotions are absolutely not realistic. lol

[@NooralainMirza]

I’m from the twilight generation but the the things buffy and supernatural did for vampires was wayyyyyy before twilight.

[@Missbecification]

Yes, cos Angel

[@CocoaWitch]

Also isn't Edward a nonce?

[@jourdonpatron212]

Krissy! PLEASE do a deep dive on the Vampire of Dusseldorf. Probably the worst serial killer in history.

[@graveyard_xrs]

YES! We need this

[@mariahsattler538]

It’s an absolutely wild case 🤢🤮

[@otterlybooked]

I'm german and I haven't heard about him before. o.O

[@MissJansenxo]

@@otterlybookedhe was a FREAK! I totally suggest looking into it!

[@Mxmii_elo16]

Who is he?? I am from Vanuatu

[@darkangel4994]

14:29 buffy was arguably the catalyst for most modern vampire media. without it, we wouldn’t have twilight, true blood, the vampire diaries, as well as many others. it popularized the concept of “love triangles” in supernatural tv and also introduced“slay” and other terms into modern lingo (it was the first piece of media to use the word“google” as a verb!) it’s my favourite tv show of all time. i think you’d really like it.

[@DaltonTheRatmancer]

The number of plot points from Buffy that end up in the vampire diaries is crazy. Not to mention Angel is the blueprint for Edward and Stefan

[@MzJenAtailia]

The movie was better than the TV show, fight me. Also lost boys?

[@ilimari]

Before Buffy the movie and show, there was The Lost Boys; and if you have watched The Lost Boys you should know from were Buffy the movie took inspo… The comedic relief and the vampire makeup in Buffy is identical to The Lost Boys; even the vampire sparkles from Twilight were taken from The Lost Boys, in that movie their blood have sparkles…

[@staci.tries.makeup1957]

You are also failing to acknowledge the impact that interview with the vampire had on media

[@danielfranz6560]

ah so as I thought buffy was the downfall of vampire media. I mean the movie was okay, but the show was so damn annoying.

[@zsozsokelemen501]

Hungarian historian here - most of the accusations against Elisabeth Báthory is most probably made up, the governor of Hungary was after her wealth and influence. She did not evade trial because of her wealth, but because the accusations would not have standed in front of a proper judge. She was actually a very formidable lady, who looked after her subjects, even founded a hospital on her estate.

[@shinohime4903]

I was headed here to add this! Thank you

[@ChildrenOfTheDarkness]

Yes, I hate how misjudged she is especially when most of her "victims" were patients, but of course back then you has to be doing the devils work if you were an intelligent women 😢

[@alexsama9055]

Oh that's great to hear.

[@Loki-the-Genderflux-Snake]

It can also be from trying to place some sort of "feminine" (looks-focus) intention for her gruesome homicides. Seeing as (not trying to act like I'm a professional, this is MY understanding) violent crimes like this TEND to be done more by males, and females are usually driven by money, escape from abuse, or general violence against their children, and most females tend to use poison, while males are more prone to physical attack. I listened to another podcast about Báthory, and they made sure to mention that the myths, in addition to what you mentioned, were likely inspired to keep her feminine and "vain." Just my understanding, I could totally be wrong.

[@autumnmoon999]

I’ve always wondered about this. And as another comment said, I wondered if it was because she was a powerful woman. Either way she was very fascinating to me.

[@Nasztajajuska]

Hungarian girl here, I was born with extra fangs, always got teased being a vamp by friends. Haha it was interesting hearing about hungarian nobles, we also fear them, pretty scary stories, teachers here even teaching them in school. Thanks for sharing

[@Josephine_444]

This might be a dumb question but how did you add that adorable little flower

[@inferno7289]

Hungarian girl here too and nobody ever told me stories about vampires neither in the country nor in Budapest. Not in school, not anywhere else. I really don't think it's a state wide thing.

[@Nasztajajuska]

@@inferno7289 oh my really?? It’s not about vampires though, our history teachers just told the rumours about these people. I’m sorry if I was incorrect I thought in other schools they talked about this as well. It’s just interesting facts

[@Nasztajajuska]

@@Josephine_444 on browser you can add them with the emoji icon on the left corner I believe?

[@StarAndFriends11]

Na, nekünk ilyeneket nem tanítottak 🤣💜 melyik magyar nemesekről meséltek nektek? /gen

[@damnedimations]

you CANNOT forget classics like Van Helsing (w Hugh Jackman), Queen of the Damned, and the tv revision of Interview with a Vampire!! it's so good😭

[@NoelRev]

Seriously one of the best TV shows I've seen.

[@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose]

@@damnedimations I need to watch that!

[@sweetsherbet13]

I was about to comment about Queen of the Damned 😂 The best movie every!!!

[@infamouswickedjokestar]

You cannot forget about Blade also

[@Mickelson20T]

Dracula Untold pretty damn good also!

[@mesikeh05]

As a vampire media lover (who is also Hungarian), thank you for including the very roots of vampire history and also recommending What We Do In The Shadows, it's truly one of the best TV shows ever !!

[@Tinerila]

Omg I love that show 😂 can't wait for the new season

[@szilviabarany513]

Also Hungarian, also love What we do in the shadows, that show is comedic genius 😂❤

[@krystalanastasia3901]

Sameeee to all of the above!!🇭🇺🦇

[@mikaeladewalt3871]

Fun fact from my teacher (im in massage therapy) - a person cannot drink blood and keep it down. Your body will throw it up because of the amount of iron. She also spoke about the disorder you brought up in the beginning, turns out people who are so low on iron can want blood, and they feel like they're a vampire. She said this could have been the start of the whole vamp thing forever ago. Idk how we got on this topic in class (we were learning about the urinary system) but i thought it was interesting lol

[@mikaeladewalt3871]

Also this does not count with cooked food/blood or whatever I forgot to mention. If you cook something with blood you obviously keep it fown

[@mollietenpenny4093]

So basically anemia?

[@trico.on_paws]

off topic but HOW IS YOUR TEACHER GD 2 OF MINE GOT FIRED FOR BEING A P3D0

[@mikaeladewalt3871]

@mollietenpenny4093 Yeah that's pretty much what it is. I just thought the whole vampire/blood thing was interesting 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@crystalcollins5802]

Yes, please do a deep dive on dragons. I think Pete would agree. I absolutely love your content, you could do a deep dive on anything, and I'd be clicking the notification as fast as possible! ❤ Also, I highly recommend reading The Vampire Diaries series. I read the heck out of those in high school.

[@Rippleripp]

“Thank you Queen Kris!” We all say in unison ❤

[@danablonde7]

“Start sprinting mach 5 on all fours” was it for me 😭😂 Love ya girl!! 🖤

[@StefanMangra]

As a Romanian watching Kriss talking about Vlad the impaler and trying to say Romanian words made me extremely happy🤩🤩

[@lara8763]

I know right? 😁🤩

[@haiducul_din_ardeal]

🥰

[@liamnehren1054]

Vlad the impaler, Vlad "Tepes" Dracula was what his enemies called him. Romanians to this day idolize him. From what I have heard. There was a semi documentary movie about him. He reduced crime to basically zero, recaptured most his Romania which had been taken by the ottomans, the people were wealthier and happier thanks to corruption being stomped out and his one mistake was marrying protestant. The catholic church not only withdrew their support but possibly ended him for it. The portrait which connected him to vampirism was one depicting him eating chicken and drinking red wine in front of a field of impaled enemy soldiers and corrupt Romanian officials. Likewise only his enemies and their descendants use the demon meaning for Dracul. So his name means Vlad son of the dragon. He was reportedly one of the best rulers they ever had.

[@TealWolf26]

Sounds like a chill dude. We all need a hobby and he really enjoys his work.

[@jodiebaum9924]

I know that while he was still alive people did have rumors that he drank human blood as well. I remember that there were many rumors about him (some were pretty crazy)😅

[@theasexualvampire13]

Yeah, he was the worst nightmare to some, a hero to others.

[@ciannamessinger]

I'm related to him

[@Raijin-RyuX24]

I wrote an essay once about Vlad. The history I researched was fascinating.

[@shelliegilbertson9828]

What We Do In The Shadows is a good series. It even adds an energy vampire, who we all can relate to.

[@moniqueengleman873]

Ithink that show is ridiculously funny. 😂😂😂

[@Dylan-Dead]

Ah, so you’ve met my ex

[@shelliegilbertson9828]

@Dylan-Dead haha! I'm sure I've met a lot of ex's. Mine was an energy vampire too.

[@Turtle16834]

"I could eat that girl for lunch" vibes with the intro Kris 😂 Love getting into spooky season!! ❤(Love the hair kris looking amazing today

[@ItisJasmine27]

Ikrr!

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Yo

[@Made-of-bad-edits]

Billie Eilish!!!!!!!!

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i was lit about to commmet that lmaoo

[@meowmix238]

@@Made-of-bad-edits bro where

[@3Askya3]

About Blood Countess. There're theories that this is not actually what she actually did, but elaborated story that was spread like a gossip to discredit her as she was very inconvinient because of her influence. So it was easier to close her up than to deal with her.

[@daybugdesigns1135]

YES! Dragon Deep Dive! You should include your favorites. ❤

[@paulieswalnut]

Seto Kaiba approves. 😂

[@jbkid202]

I really wanna see Kris nerd out about dragons!

[@ilovebread882]

0:11 why thank you

[@ThatOneHatsuneMikuFan]

W NAME AND PFP

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YES MUALANI I LOVE BREAD TOO

[@winnayyyyy]

MUALANI!!!

[@ThatOneHatsuneMikuFan]

@@winnayyyyy ALBEDO!!

[@Trulybored01]

My thoughts exactly

[@arlene5]

It feels like we are getting endless Kris content, I am living for this and Thank you Kris for your hard work and dedication ❤️

[@leaharris101]

Love, LOVE What We Do In the Shadows!! Another excellent Dracula comedy is Dracula: Dead and Loving It with Leslie Nielsen

[@AvaH-fc1qz]

17:44 YES I WOULD LOVE A DEEP DIVE ON DRAGONS ❤

[@jamuswe]

Right!!!!

[@porkchop0420]

This is the official petition to have a deep dive on dragons!!! 🐉

[@Alexis-hl3rr]

YESSSSS PLEASE!!!

[@xAethernyx]

Yessssssssss 🐉

[@CalpalG]

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[@soupahbunnybusiness]

38:44 dragons pls

[@Mars-w4i]

Yes 100% love dragons they’re awesome

[@Lana.Lulu.]

Definitely Dragons!!!

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For the love of all that is awesome dooooo a deep dive on DRAGONS!!!😂❤❤❤❤

[@RobbinSchafer]

Yes!!! Please!!!

[@Mongo37]

Agree!

[@juncodraws]

Here here! Dragons are the kings and queens of mythology!

[@kristinachristian3914]

YES!!! PLEEEAZE do a deep dive on Dragons!!!!!🙌💯🙌💞✨ 2024 is the Year of the Dragon. 🔥🐉

[@timbackman5915]

I'd love to send her my old biology professors papers on mythical creatures. He was a huge horror buff and wrote a series of biology papers on different mythological creatures as a hobby. He used these as a historical window into biology and zoology during classes. He even spent a long lecture to compare different zombie movies and according to him 28 days later is the most realistic and probable zombie scenario.

[@AspiringPsychologist-g7r]

FUN FACT: My Dad went to high school with the guy that started the vampire cult. ( the one that went to Florida) He was a few years younger than my dad and my dad never talked to him really. Years later, my dad saw an article on the guy and told me the story after I asked him what his most memorable memory from high school was. Craziest lore drop ever.

[@sianlane7364]

You forgot one the best main stay for boomers... Dark Shadows. A vampire soap opera on TV. Ran home from school to watch a 3pm every day. We all loved Barnabus Collins.

[@good-gollie-hollie]

I used to watch reruns with my grandma ☺️

[@kliitsirom]

Gen X here- saw the reruns- loved them!

[@estefizamora]

there's also a Tim Burton movie about that, with the same name 😅 Johnny Depp is Barnabas Collins

[@farmerbrown2a]

@@estefizamorayeah but that movie sucked

[@farmerbrown2a]

The Hunger ?? Bowie and Catherine Deneuve - Susan Sarandon??

[@Ethan-s9g]

I love how pasionate she is about everything she talks about! She has helped me through so much, especially after my parents divorced.. Love you Kris! And thank you for making me smile

[@i.b.640]

Concerning Erszebeth Bathory. The other Side is: The Hapsburgs wanted her to pay higher taxes for the "privilege" of letting her own army, which she had to sustain, fight for them. She didn't want to pay and obey. She inherited the army from her husband and the Habsburgs didn't want a woman to have that kind of Military Power and wealth. They captured her Servants and Tortured them and their testimony was the "evidence". So while she probably was cruel to servants, she was just on the crueller side of normal for that time. Everything else told about her comes from people who had a vested interest in taking her Power. She most likely was a bit of a sadist, but probably not a serial killer.

[@aislyn98]

I was about to come into the comments to say this lol

[@lenkakovacova8125]

Don't forget that after the death of her husband she refused to re-marry and at those times it was a big no no, especially for noble women, so stay single (and powerful), which might also be a reason for spreading the rumours, so they could trial her and get her wealth...

[@lunty28]

I was about to correct her XD thank you. And she had operated a hospital in her castle. They hated her because she was a powerful woman.

[@chrysaliscreation8650]

Thank you for putting this in there. Bathory happens to be a hyper focus for me and there is a LOT of misinformation about her - predominantly due to the amount of power she inherited during her time and her struggle between keeping HER people safe while the Hapsburgs and Ottomans waged war (which she was caught in the middle of). Most of the “horrific” evidence that they found was common place medical treatments at the time (bloodletting, the dead being kept in cellars during the winter until the ground defrosted for burial) as well as traditional disciplinary consequences for legal infractions (splinters under nails, etc.) Cachtice (where her castle is located and where she inevitably died) considers her a hero for everything she did for the Slovakian people. I doubt a whole city would honor her if she was such a monster.

[@i.b.640]

@@chrysaliscreation8650 A city, maybe. Many monsters are hailed as heroes. A city, whose daughters she allegedly slaughtered on the other hand? very improbable, indeed.

[@SD.N.V]

0:45 y’all Kris just killed me… never thought I’d see the day.

[@aryasthule1219]

Fun fact: 30 Days of Night was originally written as a screenplay, but the writer could not get any production company to pick it up, so he made it into a graphic novel, which was wildly successful, so it ended up being made into a film after all!

[@RayneZaleska]

Fun fact, I am related to Erzsébet Báthory . She was actually innocent and framed, she was in control of the money and estates after her husbands death and had more money than the crown, the king owed her a lot of money that he had borrowed to fund his wars and didn't want to repay it. A lot of 'witnesses' were bought off, threatened, and tortured, for their testimony and a lot of testimonies were second-hand rumors. They used Erzsébet's medical knowledge as proof that she was a vampire/witch, however she had medical knowledge because she lost several babies and almost died so she studied medicine to help others never go through what she went through.

[@TheAncientGeekoRoman]

Thank you for putting this in here! I was hoping to see this from someone - I'm a historian who designed an exhibit involving her at one of my previous museum jobs. The evidence is OVERWHELMING from historians and people who have looked into this intensely that she was innocent. I mean, one of her charges including summoning a cloud that expelled loads of black cats! Thank you for adding this because I feel like this section was skated over too much when I wouldn't group Erzsébet in with the other people in this video.

[@Unknown_person9373]

Omg that’s insane! That’s awesome that you’re related!

[@the.ceili.rondeau]

Oh my gosh she's always fascinated me! Thank you for this information. 🖤

[@RayneZaleska]

@lillith8679 Oh no, you caught me. Now I have to invite you in-wait, you're supposed to do that. Rookie mistake, my bad. 🧛‍♂🩸

[@eszterdolezsar6811]

Thank god someone said this, i wanted to comment the same thing. Men at that time tried everything to frame Báthory Erzsébet with all kinds of witch related things to get all her lands and money

[@forrest3565]

You should do a deep dive on witch’s/witchcraft!!

[@danielagreschner456]

yess

[@JustTanya.]

Kris, how about doing a deep dive on Mary Shelley? The woman who wrote the novel "Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus". Her life, her inspirations for the novels and how she had to deal with her husband and others trying to list him as the author or co-author of her book. There's actually a movie called Mary Shelley, stars Elle Fanning I believe. Mary Shelley's life is interesting and sad as well.

[@CoffinBoxxx]

Holy moly! Vampire talk !!! As someone who really loves the whole vampire aesthetic I’m super excited to see this video!‼️‼️‼️

[@graveyard_xrs]

Same!! I love the vampire aesthetic

[@CoffinBoxxx]

@@graveyard_xrs omg!! Fellow vampire enjoyer!!

[@graveyard_xrs]

@@CoffinBoxxx yesss

[@Talonistrying]

Being in the subculture myself (though I unfortunately don't have many irl events near me), its less about "wanting to be different" and more about feeling understood. A lot of this stems from feeling very misunderstood by people outside the subculture for things like my shitty sleep schedule, my abiversion (hanging out with people is exhausting but being in the vicinity of people is energizing for me), my fashion sense, my religious beliefs, etc. For me, they were all individual components that, when mixed with some fun blood stuff on the side, formed my love for and entry into the Culture.

[@xshadow.spirit666x7]

Exactly thanks the gods you get it/silly

[@boojay8103]

ngl, it feels like a nice community, everything is consensual and it feels alluring? ig? lol

[@BethanyMedeiros]

The first movie I ever saw with vampires in it was the little vampire. I had such a huge crush on the younger brother and supporting lead, Rudolph. It's still one of my favourite movies that I make sure to watch every October. I saw it in theaters when it first came out and still have it on VHS

[@haroldgloom8637]

An interesting take on Vampires for me was the show "Nos4a2", which never really drops the Vampire word or has an actual vampire, yet is about a MAN kidnapping young children into his 'Christmas Land' and on the drive there he sucks out their soul to stay young - my explanation can not do justice, the show is really good

[@dedlynightshade]

3:35 and do you know... the muffin man ?

[@Kf13D]

The Muffin man????

[@CaptainTurtle-r8e]

THE MUFFIN MAN!!!!!!!!

[@xxharleyxx2840]

Yes I know the muffin man, lives down dreary lane?

[@ari_valentine]

She’s married to the muffin man.

[@SecondhandEmb4rrassment]

@@ari_valentine the muffin man?!

[@DeeLStone]

Thank you for popping in and providing me with a background as my ADHD soul is trying to find something to focus on as I clean ❤❤❤

[@noemihunya9061]

as a hungarian its so sweet to hear you pronouncing stuff in our language, it was pretty impressive ❤️ love your content Kris

[@StarAndFriends11]

Right??? I was genuinely SO confused by "Bella Kiss" (Béla Kiss) and sent it to my friends' group chat immediately tbh /pos (amúgy annyi magyar van a kommentekben, örülök, hogy itthon is ennyien ismerik Kris-t 💜)

[@noemihunya9061]

@@StarAndFriends11 WAA DEJO MAR

[@TheyhemMayhem333]

Partied with vampires from a famous coven a couple years back. Five of them lived together in a huge house with wolf dogs and blacked out windows. They were honestly very kind people and very fun to hang out with

[@MrsDaniellaEckardt]

what ?

[@Nakomitria]

Sounds like the Austin court

[@Jaderabbit3485]

Something messed up about the Blood Countess was that her husband saw her love of torturing the servants and SHOWED HER HOW TO DO IT BETTER based on his experience in the military. He knew what she was doing and used it as a bonding experience.

[@ivanovannamaria6677]

Where did you get this information?

[@Jaderabbit3485]

@ivanovannamaria6677 I've read a few books about vampires in pop culture over the years and she's usually mentioned and I also watched a few historical deep dives on her specifically after watching the animated Hellboy movies 😅 His influence is mentioned about 50% of the time but it always stuck out to me.

[@Tinerila]

That's amore ❤

[@kaileywabick1330]

​@Jaderabbit3485 there's actually evidence that her relative was after her position within the family and made up everything about her. I recently watched a documentary about her.

[@princessrose17]

I saw a documentary on her years ago. If memory serves me she inherited a bunch when her husband died and someone on his side of the family (or hers - can’t recall) wanted it for themselves so started the rumours. She was then literally walled up in a room for the rest of her life. (Again I watched the documentary YEARS ago so the details are a bit fuzzy)

[@forresttfoxx]

Before Twilight came onto the scene to reimagine vampires- it was The Lost Boys. That was REALLY the first movie or piece of media to paint vampires as immortal teens with airs of romance and paved the way for stories like Twilight. It still had horror elements but completely changed the game.

[@7KnotHeads]

Carmilla is one of my favorite vampire stories. There is a dramatized audiobook that I often fall asleep to.

[@7KnotHeads]

I will also say, Dracula is a funnier book than you would imagine.

[@Nero_James-BILLIONYEAR_SP]

I actually met Don Henrie when I was about 9-10 and he was a teenager. He was vampiric even then. It was just an by chance meeting and I recognized him several years later on a tv show.

[@sarataschuk9715]

"Let me know if you want a deep dive on.. [insert any topic]" THE ANSWER IS ALWAYS YES. Pls and thank you.

[@ceoofdeanfearless]

Goths and Emos

[@RiffatSultana-h9j]

Absolutely fang-tastic video! You always bring a fresh perspective to the most ‘undead’ topics! Keep up the great work, you’re a real ‘vampire’ of creativity! 🧛‍♀💜

[@RiffatSultana-h9j]

Thanks so much for the like! I’m fangirling a bit over here! 🥰 Love your content and can’t wait to see what you come up with next! Keep being amazing!

[@ari_valentine]

14:29 I was wondering if you would mention my favourite TV show. Buffy the Vampire Slayer got me through middle school while I was being bullied. She made me believe that I was strong enough to get through anything. I love how each monster was a metaphor for life events. I highly recommend it.

[@markmunroe-hz8rf]

Exactly. The Buffy stories were allegorical on themes such as demanding parents, bullies, alienation, etc.

[@xdrjeangreyx]

This commentary requires you to watch Buffy. If I had her and SMG when I was 16, I wouldn’t have felt so alone. Her show revolutionized a teen girls diary and covered a vast array of normal and abnormal everyday problems that you have to see. You won’t be disappointed, other than the video graphical age.

[@Moo_Berr]

*ominous music* “hElLo My DeAr” AHHHHHHHGGHHHHHHH KRIS POSTEDDDD GAGFJNDHSBSKS

[@odalhawthorne]

Your skull staff is awesome 🩶. Love Jay's editing in the intro 😂

[@hannahcat1848]

Gotta love the bopping staff 🤣🧛‍♀️

[@tyronewasalreadytaken3412]

I grew up in New Orleans and remember once going to visit our family tomb in Metairie cemetery with my grandma while a vampire convention happened to be in town. There were several “vampires” roaming around the cemetery and a group of them started climbing on the crypts ironically lay on top and sun bathe. Needless to say my grandma was pretty scandalized and went over to the security office to report them 😂

[@EmJJ86]

Buffy was massive when I was at secondary school, most I knew either loved Spike, or they loved Angel. What We Do In The Shadows is soooo good! absolutely love Matt Berry in this 😍😍😍

[@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose]

Matt Berry is so brilliant it hurts! Worth more than the Crown Jewels

[@EmJJ86]

@@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose definitely! First saw Matt Berry in Garth Marenghi’s Dark Place, I’ve adored him since then. If you haven’t seen it it’s well worth a watch!

[@ari_valentine]

I loved Spike. Angel made me angry. Spike made me laugh.

[@Bethsabee_Sheba_Newrose]

@@EmJJ86 Thanks, I’m going to look for it right now 😍

[@nbarnes6225]

Hi! I'm an academic folklorist. I gotta say, you did a pretty good job! Solid A on history and analysis. I would just add that a lot of "vampires" came out of Hungary because of the vampire legends. People who reenact legends as reality participate in forms of ostension. So they probably grew up hearing these stories and decided to reenact them as criminals. Vampires were also big in the 90s because of Interview with a Vampire, which is why you have people like Don (Dom?) in the spotlight. I had a group of friends who were VERY into IwaV and gave themselves names and roles...everything. This was in high school in the late 90s. I'd never read them so I was very weirded out by it. That series/film are also why vampire culture is so big in New Orleans, as it's one of the settings. Vampire obsession came back years later because of True Blood, which then directly inspired Twilight. So you can see how the vampire craze came and went in waves. It's going out of fashion again, but I'm quite certain it will return.

[@nikkivaleriu4877]

missing the big V:tM boom there (for the names and roles). V:tM was very popular in the nineties.

[@bsummers9759]

Kris! The Buffy series and Angel spin off are amazing you should give it a chance! if you want to watch a spooky episode for Halloween I recommend BTVS Season 4 episode 4 “Fear Itself”. Campy and fun! I give it a rewatch this time of year.

[@Noneofyourbusiness2003]

Another good one off episode for spooky season is “Hush”.

[@bsummers9759]

@@Noneofyourbusiness2003 oooh yes! That one is even better!

[@lorrainedowning7670]

Another recommendation for Buffy and Hush in particular. Terrifying (and Doug Jones is in it - if ya like your horror, ya know who Doug Jones is)

[@ari_valentine]

Hush actually gave me nightmares. Those creepy smiles haunt my dreams.

[@Noneofyourbusiness2003]

@@ari_valentine Same. I was terrified when I first watched it (although I was a kid when I first watched it to be fair)

[@shannonrush4694]

I actually got to meet Don Henrie once and he is actually very nice. Definitely one of the coolest people ive ever met in my opinion.

[@zoltankaldy]

As a Hungarian it was interesting to hear how many "vampires" were from my country (I did not know them about) - luckily many-many of years ago. Great video as always, thank you!

[@szilviabarany513]

Yes, I didn't know about the "newer" people linking to Hungary either, and I grew up not far from Cinkota 👀 Btw, Kris, it's pronounced like how you say tsunami, try to say 'Tsin-ko-ta', that's how you get the correct name :)

[@piperjoy6434]

YAY THE QUEEN HAS POSTED! Love you Kris ❤ also vid suggestion, you and Celina should go to the conjuring house and investigate I would love to see that.

[@raggedyangie]

There is an amazing, full cast (including David Tennant), audiobook of Carmilla. I'm not sure if it's an Audible exclusive, but I HIGHLY recommend finding it!

[@KayleighWalters-uw5ng]

There's also a youtube webseries on the channel KindaTV based on Carmilla, called Carmilla. It was successful enough to have 3 seasons, plus a pre-season, and a full length movie!

[@karaw3886]

Being from New Orleans, I have always heard about the vampire, witch, and occult. Always been fascinating, and I love that you went into it-- only downside is I cringed every time you said New Orleans wrong. New Or-lins is how it should be said. Much love though

[@Canine_Fossils]

I have been dubbed "Vampire gremlin" by my friends because I am allergic to the outdoors and can't tan 😔

[@RAMSEY-Reddington]

REAL

[@UndeadlyBat]

Are gremlins allergic to outdoors? Like sunlight in Gremlins? Vampires don't like sun either lol

[@Bumblebeestripes]

Oh my gosh! I've been dubbed a vampire mouse by my friends! Cuz I cants tan, burn easily, and I "squeak" when I get scared

[@pcarebear1]

I feel ya. I have been an involuntary "vampire" for years. Bright side, I have great skin (pun intended)

[@Cat_talezzz]

Kmks deep dives are like ear candy I could and have watched them for hours straight

[@MarleighNeely-xd1xy]

You know it’s going to be a good day when Kris uploads a video 🩷🩷🩷

[@atanas6625]

22:06 I visited that castle actually. The staff there will tell you the myth, but they also add that it´s most likely not true. The thing is that at that time for a woman to look good through decades and take care of castle and lands was unheard of. So people started rumours until it became this horrific story.

[@buba7795]

What about Lost Boys?! That one is iconic, if you haven't seen it Krissy I highly suggest that you do so! ❤

[@Alien-zz2m]

Kris the vampire that has an utterly long staff??? Hell yeah - my last words

[@Mars-w4i]

Yes, a deep dive on dragons would be awesome. I love dragons.

[@Mellie_Honey_Bee]

Interview with a Vampire is one of Tom Cruise’s best performances of his whole career in my opinion. Love that movie.

[@briella2603]

Speaking about recent TV shows.. u can't have "Vampire diaries" without the "Originals" SUCH good show if ur into vampires and excd. And it intertwines with "Vampire Diaries" Loved this video tho Chris please do more!

[@Girlwiththebighair]

I was looking for this comment lol

[@rage_of_aquarius]

Talking about the vampire subculture in New Orleans, I thought at first she meant Klaus and Marcellus!

[@Badfish277]

Don't forget about THE ORIGINALS which was a spin off of the Vampire Dairies. My favorite series of them all

[@ari_valentine]

I’m rewatching that right now. I’m on season 4. 😊

[@T4j4.here.]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE VIDEOS, THANK YOU KRIS FOR TAKING YOUR TIME TO RESEARCH❤

[@dukeofvicovaro]

And don't forget about Castlevania and Castlevania Nocturne, a fantasy show about vampires with its own interpretation on figures such as Vlad "Dracula" Tepes, Carmila and Elizabeth Bathory!

[@conniesalad8082]

Buffy the vampire slayer is my all time favorite show the entire beginning I was waiting for u to mention it I recommend it so much

[@ari_valentine]

Same. ❤

[@RobbinSchafer]

100%

[@GalacticEmpire-sl2ij]

Kris’s intros are always so 🔥❤️

[@BennisWennis-ds2sg]

The tonal difference in your sourboys codes and Oompaville’s always makes me chuckle

[@traditionalwoman5648]

When I was five, I loved the movie "Once Bitten." I thought when they were talking about virgins that that meant Vampire, so I asked my mom if I was a virgin, and she told me yes. I thought I was a vampire.

[@IloveRengoku0]

My dog just died, but you helped me have a good laugh. I love your videos. Keep up the good work 😊

[@c.gallahad]

Aww man😢, peace to your beloved pet

[@Sweetcancermoon123]

Rip doggie,I am sorry for loss

[@springsalis3816]

I've been following you for some time now and hearing you talk about my country and region (Transylvania, Romania) is something I never thought I'd experience, lol. Love you and your content!

[@nordicnomadVII]

I’m an old dude, 37, and stumbled on your historical videos on serial killers and other things. You definitely have an interesting and captivating way of telling the stories that others don’t, so just here to say good job! Keep it up, love the content I’ve seen so far.

[@Maharet69]

Lol you're not old!

[@dominicschiro9939]

Hardly old my friend

[@myopinion7324]

If 37 is old then I'm ancient at 45!😆

[@PinkQueen86]

old dude 😂😂😂😂😂 what the frick... im a young girl.. 37, 38 in a week😂😂😂

[@owens945]

old dude at 37? bruh you not even middle age.

[@VampireHellie]

Me, a vampire, watching this under the covers.

[@sadgirl7321]

This deserves a tv series

[@sofiacollina]

Ahh I needed a distraction today. Thanks for always helping me out 😂❤

[@Isobella_28]

Kris, you should do a deep dive on the Appalachian mountains

[@VenusForeman]

Kris: "Team Edward all the way" Me: "Nuh uh, Team Alice Cullen."

[@PureIncarnate1]

lol Alice was best girl of that series

[@Amelia2random4you]

HECK FREAKING YEAH MORE KMK VIDEOSSSSS

[@M.k.slayyy]

Buffy is everything and the spin off Angel was fabulous too. Team Spike all the way.🤘🤩

[@kyn.valeries.version]

I cant with the intro love you Kristof ♥

[@CharlotteRiddle-l9n]

Kris: What are your last words Me: I love you thank you for being there for me Kris: Really those are going to be your last words

[@gothafloxacin]

23:20 fun fact i have a book that is about historical vampires and the room elizabeth bathory was locked in for life was sealed shut and she died of starvation and dehydration. Im not sure how true this is but thats what that book had read.

[@Itsbrookexx]

omg kris i loved your intro its giving billie eilish core but i love you so much

[@anrita1717]

what we do in the shadows is one of my favorite shows of all time. it feels like a vampirey the office almost

[@gabriellewear13]

For the 1s that say they get physical effects from drinking blood, did these ppl ever think maybe they're anemic??

[@amritkaur9986]

it’s a good day when aunty kris uploads 😘✨♥️

[@deannaepler]

Those candies are addictive. Sour boys ftw!

[@jayinatophat]

You should do a video on the Black Dahlia, its a super interesting unsolved murder. Love the video as always ❤

[@victoriasalter1701]

My last words were “I love vampires!” Seriously, though, you paint this as though it were something horrible, some kind of evil or bizarre cult, but in actuality, the real vampire community actually highly prioritise consent and respect. I have interacted with them online, and they are ordinary people with just different beliefs and a different lifestyle…

[@jacquelinejanewashere]

Not even Tom cruise can ruin Interview with *the* vampire for me total masterpiece

[@Your-Local-Insomniac]

Cult? :D Yay more vids. (Also, the itro, lol) my last words shall be "chickin sandwich"

[@theannaelizabeth]

you know it’s a good day when auntie kris posts ❤❤❤