Fangs A History of Vampires in the Movies
Not Rated 1990 • Runtime: 55 Minutes • Documentary, Horror
This documentary explores the cinematic legacy of vampire films, tracing their evolution from early silent features to modern interpretations. Through film clips, narration, and archival footage, it highlights iconic portrayals, recurring themes, and the cultural impact of vampires in horror cinema. From Nosferatu to Dracula and beyond, it offers a compact, engaging look at how the vampire myth has been brought to life on screen.
| Condition, tape | Good |
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| Condition, case | Good |
| Director | Ted Newsom |
| Cast | Donald F. Glut , Christopher Lee , Bela Lugosi , Boris Karloff , Lon Chaney Jr. |
| Notes | The VHS release of Fangs! A History of Vampires in the Movies was distributed by Simitar Video in 1990, targeting horror enthusiasts and classic film buffs. Packaged in a standard slipcase with gothic-inspired artwork, the cover prominently featured iconic vampire imagery to evoke the documentary’s theme. As a budget home video title, it was marketed primarily through rental outlets and retail chains, often shelved alongside horror classics. With a runtime of 55 minutes, the tape offered a concise retrospective perfect for casual viewing, and its inclusion of rare archival footage from legendary vampire films gave it collectible appeal among fans of vintage horror cinema. |