Fang vs. Fiction
Released: September 19, 2003Runtime: 48 min
Using clips from classic horror films and contemporary interviews, this cable-TV documentary tries to separate truth from fable in discussing vampires and werewolves -- a task that often proves impossible. After noting that fear of the supernatural stems from mankind's basic terror involving darkness and awe of the moon, the film ticks off several documented cases of "actual" blood sucking and lycanthropy. Among those interviewed are weapons experts, scientists, sociologists, and movie buffs, as well as a few hardy souls who claim to be genuine Dracula and Wolfman clones. Originally slated to air during Halloween weekend in 2003, Fang vs. Fiction: The Real Underworld of Vampires and Werewolves was moved forward two months as an extended promotion for the upcoming theatrical feature Underworld, which, of course, dealt with the same terrifying subject matter. [Hal Erickson]
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- Tatyana Yassukovichas Narrator
- J Gordon Meltonas Self - Author of 'the Vampire Book: The Encyclopaedia of the Undead'
- Daniel Cohenas Self - author of 'Werewolves'
- Brad Steigeras Self - author of 'The Werewolf Book'
- Katherine Ramslandas Self - author of 'The Science of Vampires'
- Nicolae Paduraruas Self - head of the Transylvanian Society of Dracula
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Tatyana Yassukovich
as Narrator
J Gordon Melton
as Self - Author of 'the Vampire Book: The Encyclopaedia of the Undead'
Daniel Cohen
as Self - author of 'Werewolves'
Brad Steiger
as Self - author of 'The Werewolf Book'
Katherine Ramsland
as Self - author of 'The Science of Vampires'
Nicolae Paduraru
as Self - head of the Transylvanian Society of Dracula
Gypsy Zanval
as Self - Lycanthrope
David Farrant
as Self - British Psychic and Occult Society
Kalila Smith
as Self - author of 'Journey Into Darkness'
Freddie Salazar
as Self - boat captain, Cajun Pride Swamp Tours
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