[TXSTYLE]

I am really digging the storyline and hero aspect of this version. And I'm a Luke Evans fan. Count me in...

Also liking the remake of one of my favorite songs and artists of all time: Everybody Wants to Rule The World by Tears for Fears.

[gtron]

damn

[BMW F22]

I'm excited for this movie. Saw the preview and it looked awesome!!

[Samurai of 2day]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I am really digging the storyline and hero aspect of this version. And I'm a Luke Evans fan. Count me in...

Also liking the remake of one of my favorite songs and artists of all time: Everybody Wants to Rule The World by Tears for Fears.

This seems to be directly in line with the Lords of Shadow series for Castlevania... I just finished LOS 2 this past weekend and it was definitely a cool twist to cause havok as the Prince of Darkness!

[F1Venom]

This looks really good.

[Samurai of 2day]

Finally getting back to what the true nature of the vampire is... and I hope this gets the vampire away from the shame they have faced in movies and series over the past few years...

[badazzm]

Can't wait for this!!

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by Samurai of 2day

Finally getting back to what the true nature of the vampire is... and I hope this gets the vampire away from the shame they have faced in movies and series over the past few years...

You know vampires aren't real right? Thus, their "true" nature is completely made up anyways - to fit the narrator of the current story and may change completely with the next narrator.

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

You don't know vampires aren't real. Many species we thought were extinct aren't. We discover new species everyday. Cities and civilizations once thought of as myth were discovered to be real. Plus there are a few trillion other planets out there all with the possibility of a vampire like creature. So here's hoping haha!

Ok, so what does a 'vampire like' creature look like to you?

I only ask because the way Hollywood defines them seems to vary wildly each time...so what is their true nature?

I respect your opinion though, I just don't personally believe any such creature exists (at least as they are currently portrayed as immortal and extremely powerful creatures feeding on humans).

[Samurai of 2day]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

You know vampires aren't real right? Thus, their "true" nature is completely made up anyways - to fit the narrator of the current story and may change completely with the next narrator.

Wait... Vampires are not real...?!?! So what about Santa and unicorns and elves...?!

Sorry, I couldn't help but to get a little sarcastic because fictional creatures are of course, creatures of fiction, however they all have some sort of "origin" story. That is what I meant about keeping true to their nature.

I understand what you mean that the storyteller of each generation will manipulate their respective version of the same story to make it appealing to their audience, but recently the nature of the "Vampire" has been disgraced as of late. My humble opinion, of course.

BTW, Vlad Tepes Dracul was not a creature of fiction... and his origin story and the fantasy stories written about his origin are pretty facinating and cool as well.

So like I was saying to Hollywood before,

[Samurai of 2day]

Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

You don't know vampires aren't real. Many species we thought were extinct aren't. We discover new species everyday. Cities and civilizations once thought of as myth were discovered to be real. Plus there are a few trillion other planets out there all with the possibility of a vampire like creature. So here's hoping haha!

This is a pretty insightful and open minded thought process. Remember, just a few hundred years ago, it was thought that the world was flat and mammals didn't live among dinosaurs.

Over time, since man started painting pictures on walls in order record and preserve history and memories many things that man SWORE by and even killed for has been proven inaccurate... so who knows what time will prove wrong in the future.... wwooooooohhhhhh

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by Samurai of 2day

Wait... Vampires are not real...?!?! So what about Santa and unicorns and elves...?!

Sorry, I couldn't help but to get a little sarcastic because fictional creatures are of course, creatures of fiction, however they all have some sort of "origin" story. That is what I meant about keeping true to their nature.

I understand what you mean that the storyteller of each generation will manipulate their respective version of the same story to make it appealing to their audience, but recently the nature of the "Vampire" has been disgraced as of late. My humble opinion, of course.

BTW, Vlad Tepes Dracul was not a creature of fiction... and his origin story and the fantasy stories written about his origin are pretty facinating and cool as well.

So like I was saying to Hollywood before,

I do not know anything about this Vlad fellow, but presume this is what the Dracula movies are based off of, I suppose I will have to read about this.

But sincere question here, no sarcasm, you say in your opinion the fictional portrayal has been a disgrace as of late. Because I am curious, what portrayal do you typically feel is more accurate or does the fictional creature more justice?

[Rotorocious]

At least they don't sparkle.

Vampires have been pretty gay since twilight and true blood. Hopefully this make them a bit more badass

[Samurai of 2day]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

I do not know anything about this Vlad fellow, but presume this is what the Dracula movies are based off of, I suppose I will have to read about this.

But sincere question here, no sarcasm, you say in your opinion the fictional portrayal has been a disgrace as of late. Because I am curious, what portrayal do you typically feel is more accurate or does the fictional creature more justice?

If you have a genuine interest in Vampires, then yes, definitely look up Vlad Tepes Dracul. "Dracula" is of course, dubbed from "The Dragon"

I liked Bram Stokers Dracula, because that seems to be version of Dracula and the nature and abilities of Vampires for my Generation. (80's baby)

The more recent/current versions of Vampire seems to be portrayed as Metrosexual, Emotionally shallow beings. I guess thats ok for now, because sex sells, and metrosexual, materialistic and emotionally shallow people are all the rage right now.

The version of Vampire I grew up with were violent and demonistic creatures who are feared and hated and hunted by humans only because there were basically misunderstood. I say that because in reality, all living creatures kill for sustenance and survival... and the Vampire gets their sustenance from humans... hence the fear and hate.

But back in the real world, Vlad Tepes has a pretty interesting history, and that is the character the mystical Dracula is based off of so if you are up for a read, check him out!

[Samurai of 2day]

Originally Posted by Rotorocious

At least they don't sparkle.

Vampires have been pretty gay since twilight and true blood. Hopefully this make them a bit more badass

Thank you!!

[gtron]

Originally Posted by Rotorocious

At least they don't sparkle.

Vampires have been pretty gay since twilight and true blood. Hopefully this make them a bit more badass

that sparkle shit pissed me right off

[bogdan]

Originally Posted by Samurai of 2day

If you have a genuine interest in Vampires, then yes, definitely look up Vlad Tepes Dracul. "Dracula" is of course, dubbed from "The Dragon"

But back in the real world, Vlad Tepes has a pretty interesting history, and that is the character the mystical Dracula is based off of so if you are up for a read, check him out!

This!

I'll go see the movie, but I wish they would incorporate some more historical aspects of "Vlad the Impaler," into the movie. An interesting history for sure.

[gtron]

Originally Posted by bogdan

This!

I'll go see the movie, but I wish they would incorporate some more historical aspects of "Vlad the Impaler," into the movie. An interesting history for sure.

although that would be awesome, they wouldn't be able to glorify him and make him into a hero which i believe they will do in this movie.

[bogdan]

Originally Posted by gtron

although that would be awesome, they wouldn't be able to glorify him and make him into a hero which i believe they will do in this movie.

Maybe it's better that they skip the burning of thieves and impaling of enemies with the blunt part of the spike.

[gtron]

Originally Posted by bogdan

Maybe it's better that they skip the burning of thieves and impaling of enemies with the blunt part of the spike.

orrr... maybe they shouldn't!!

[bogdan]

Originally Posted by gtron

orrr... maybe they shouldn't!!

Wallachia, the case of Dracula

During the 15th century, Vlad III ("Dracula"), Prince of Wallachia, is credited as the first notable figure to prefer this method of execution during the late medieval period, and became so notorious for its liberal employment that among his several nicknames he was known as Vlad the Impaler. After being orphaned, betrayed, forced into exile and pursued by his enemies, he retook control of Wallachia in 1456. He dealt harshly with his enemies, especially those who had betrayed his family in the past, or had profited from the misfortunes of Wallachia. Though a variety of methods was employed, he has been most associated with his use of impalement. The liberal use of capital punishment was eventually extended to Saxon settlers, members of a rival clan, and criminals in his domain, whether they were members of the boyar nobility or peasants, and eventually to any among his subjects that displeased him. Following the multiple campaigns against the invading Ottoman Turks, Vlad would never show mercy to his prisoners of war. The road to Vlad's capital of Wallachia eventually became inundated in a "forest" of 20,000 impaled and decaying corpses, and it is reported that Mehmet II's invading army of Turks turned back to Constantinople in 1462 after encountering thousands of impaled corpses along the Danube River. Woodblock prints from the era portray his victims impaled from either the frontal or the dorsal aspect, but not vertically.

Taken from a Wikipedia article on Impalement.

[Samurai of 2day]

Originally Posted by bogdan

Wallachia, the case of Dracula

During the 15th century, Vlad III ("Dracula"), Prince of Wallachia, is credited as the first notable figure to prefer this method of execution during the late medieval period, and became so notorious for its liberal employment that among his several nicknames he was known as Vlad the Impaler. After being orphaned, betrayed, forced into exile and pursued by his enemies, he retook control of Wallachia in 1456. He dealt harshly with his enemies, especially those who had betrayed his family in the past, or had profited from the misfortunes of Wallachia. Though a variety of methods was employed, he has been most associated with his use of impalement. The liberal use of capital punishment was eventually extended to Saxon settlers, members of a rival clan, and criminals in his domain, whether they were members of the boyar nobility or peasants, and eventually to any among his subjects that displeased him. Following the multiple campaigns against the invading Ottoman Turks, Vlad would never show mercy to his prisoners of war. The road to Vlad's capital of Wallachia eventually became inundated in a "forest" of 20,000 impaled and decaying corpses, and it is reported that Mehmet II's invading army of Turks turned back to Constantinople in 1462 after encountering thousands of impaled corpses along the Danube River. Woodblock prints from the era portray his victims impaled from either the frontal or the dorsal aspect, but not vertically.

Taken from a Wikipedia article on Impalement.

So basicallly... you do NOT want to be on this guy's bad side