Vampires: Thirst for the Truth (1996)
Overview
A documentary that explores man's enduring fascination with the vampire legend by examining historical accounts, literary works, and as they are portrayed in film and television.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.052 |
Directed By
Crew
Nancy Lavin
Ruben Norte
Robb Weller
Gary H. Grossman
TOP CAST
Forrest J. Ackerman
Self
Lysette Anthony
Self
Nigel Bennett
Self
Gregory Coiro
Self
Norine Dresser
Self
Julia Winden Fey
Self
Radu Florescu
Self
Donald F. Glut
Self
Nicholas J. Gray
Self
Daerick Gross
Self
Del Howison
Self
Russ Jones
Self
Bela Lugosi Jr.
Self
Domntat Maigat
Self
William Marshall
Narrator / Self
Dennis McIntyre
Self
Raymond McNally
Self
J. Gordon Melton
Self
Maila Nurmi
Self
Lara Parker
Self
Jim Pierson
Self
Robert Quarry
Self
Mark Rein-Hagen
Self
Mireya Romo
Self
Chris Sarandon
Self
Leslie Shepard
Self
David J. Skal
Self
Somtow Sucharitkul
Self
Lupita Tovar
Self
Yaffa Weisman
Self
Geraint Wyn Davies
Self
Amy Yasbeck
Self
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