It seems everywhere you turn these days vampire chic is all the rage - especially in the states where HBO fang-fest True Blood has become a cultural phenomenon.
The tv series has become a massive hit in America pulling in over five million viewers for its second season finale screened last month.
Based on The Southern Vampires Mysteries (also known as The Sookie Stackhouse Novels) the multi-award winning show has both shocked and enthralled viewers in America and is currently gaining momentum in the UK.
In an interview with gay media site advocate.com True Blood producer Alan Ball has revealed the show is about to up the gay ghoul factor with the introduction of a new homo-erotic vampire character.
“We'll be meeting the vampire king of Mississippi and his long, long-term companion -- and by long-term I mean really long-term -- Talbot. I think Lafayette may meet a love interest, and certainly Pam, who works with Eric, she's certainly got a lesbian vibe -- I don't know that that's all she is, but she certainly does seem to appreciate the women.” said Ball.
When asked why he thought the vampire genre had struck a chord with gay fans Ball said “I think it's certainly not a huge step for LGBT people to identify with any group of characters that are, as a group, outsiders, that mainstream society feels threatened by; that are fabulous and powerful and sexy and all of that stuff.”
Meanwhile fancy dress costume stores the length and breadth of America are preparing for a bumper Halloween. According to a survey conducted by the National Retail Foundation the vampire look this year is second only to witch outfits.
Fang-tastic!
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