The Evolution of Vampires A vampire is a fascinating and terrifying creature. They were largely believed to be dead people who left their graves at night to drink blood from the necks of the living. It has also been depicted as a bat-like creature that feeds on the blood of mammals or birds. This was the perception of the old vampires. Contrary to this, the new generation of vampires has been shown to live among people who act as guardian angels towards them. There has been a substantial evolution of these creatures from their first appearance in literature to the current vampire films. Therefore, it is important to explain the history of these fictional creatures by focusing on the drastic changes that have occurred. It is important to note that literature, as Auerbach (2012) reveals, the main goal of introducing vampires into the world was aimed at warning people of impending dangers. They have also been used to encourage people to exercise caution when dealing with issues considered dangerous. However, with the onset of evolution, vampires have become a source of entertainment. For example, horror films are currently a source of entertainment for many people around the world. As a result, there was the emergence of vampire culture. Where people join vampire fan clubs, subscribe to vampire magazines, and buy vampire-themed products like clothes and toys. This shows that we are all influenced by vampire culture directly or indirectly. Each culture has a different perception of these creatures. However, there are some essential common characteristics regarding vampire myths. For example, vampires have been described as nocturnal and drink blood. Literature has shown that when innocents become corrupted, they end up turning into vampires. Furthermore, the origin of vampires has been associated with problems related to childbirth (Shepherd, 2010). In this regard, it is clear that literature and films vary in how they explore the nature of the world