Blood lust: Explaining our obsession with the living dead

Why do we find stories about vampires, from “Dracula” to “Twilight,” so compelling?

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Why do we find stories about vampires, from “Dracula” to “Twilight,” so compelling? 

In a video, Yale literature scholar Heather Klemann — who teaches a course on vampires, castles, and werewolves — explains their undying appeal.