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The Beautiful Dead
by Lena Nazarei
Looking for a podcast you can sink your teeth into? The Beautiful Dead is about all things vampire. Lena Nazarei, author of the Eternal Night Shift series, discusses vampires throughout history, lore, television, movies and literature.
Episodes
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Did Castlevania: Season 4 Delight or Disappoint?
It's the final season of Netflix's Castlevania. After all this, was it worth it or did we waste our time? Discord: https://discord.gg/2BH6U3ds7h
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Was Castlevania: Season 3 Good Without Dracula?
Let's keep going on our review of Netflix's Castlevania! Can it be as good as season 2 or did it lose it's magic? Discord: https://discord.gg/2BH6U3ds7h
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Is Castlevania Season 2 Good Enough to Hold Lena's Attention?
You asked for it so here it is.... Lena continues her review of Netflix's Castlevania. Do you agree with Lena's thoughts?
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Castlevania Season 1: Is It As Good As Everyone Says?
Lena has been harassed to cover this one so it's time. Every week in July we will talk about each season of Netflix's Castlevania.
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Vampyros Lesbos
Finishing request and pride month off strong with this one, requested by @crichtonfan1992 Discord: https://discord.gg/gKYQr4HT
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Billy the Kid vs. Dracula
This felt like the perfect request to cover for Father's Day. Dracula hits the old west and comes across a notorious gunslinger. Thank you to @stevenhelmerpublications for the request. Discord: https://discord.gg/YgcBBDaA
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Is Lifeforce the Best Vampire Alien Movie Ever?
Viewers' request month continues with one that was requested by two people: @richhumphries and @bed1138thx but I had no idea what to expect. What was the ending?? Discord: https://discord.gg/YgcBBDaA Lena's Guest Appearance on Killer Point of View:...
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Is Fright Night 2 Hard to Find Because it's Bad?
I forgot to drop this one on the audio because my human servant is useless.
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Is Return to Salems' Lot Good Bad or Just Bad?
I'm so sorry I forgot to upload this! This was supposed to be in May for sequels month. Forgive me! Fright Night 2 also coming. Time to binge.
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The Night Watchmen
It's June! Time for viewers' requests. This one was requested by kirbys100 and was a fun ride. What do you think? Join Discord: https://discord.gg/YgcBBDaA
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Why Did 30 Days of Night: Dark Days Do This?
We're keeping this sequel train going with one Lena hadn't seen until now. Do you think this one was worth it or should they have left the first one alone?Discord: https://discord.gg/2BH6U3ds7h
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Is Interview with the Vampire (1994) Perfect?
It's the 50th anniversary of the book being published so we're talking about the movie that changed Lena's brain chemistry.
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Is Lost Boys: The Tribe the Worst Sequel Ever Made?
It's sequels month and we're starting off with a big one. They waited 20 years to continue the story. Was it worth the wait?
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Is Let Me In Better Than the Original?
This was a request and I was happy to revisit it. We did Let The Right One In years ago.... time for the remake! Discord: https://discord.gg/6k784PdV
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Does Vampires: Out for Blood Prove the 2000s Were the Best for Vampire Movies?
This was a request that I didn't know and I'm so glad I found it. Who wants to come to my 2000s vampire themed party? Discord: https://discord.gg/6k784PdV
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What Do I Wish Blood & Donuts Ended Like?
It's a request from one of my Discord friends and I had never heard of it. How do I think it should have ended? Listen to find out. Then join the Discord to request: https://discord.gg/6k784PdV
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Why Did Cronos Make Me Cry?
We're revisiting the Gullermo Del Toro vampire movie Cronos. Thank you to Techno Cocoa for the request. Join the Discord to talk vampires 24/7: https://discord.gg/3UgtARPQ
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Is Razor Blade Smile An Underrated Jewel?
This was a request and I never could have imagined what I was in for. Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/aPyvxhET
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Is What We Do in the Shadows (movie) Genius or Cringe?
It's time to revisit this one. We did it the very first season, but it's a new format and I LOVE this movie. Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/aPyvxhET
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Is Vampires of the Velvet Lounge a Pleasant or Unpleasant Surprise?
It came out today and I knew nothing about it so I went to see it. Then I came right home and told you my thoughts. SPOILER ALERT!!! My Discord: https://discord.gg/6k784PdV
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Kolchak: The Night Stalker is Why We Have X-Files.
It's the movie that preceded the show and Kolchak chases a man who may or may not be a vampire. Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/aPyvxhET
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Is 30 Days of Night A Good Reason to Avoid Alaska?
We're continuing the requests this month with one that it was definitely time to bring back to the podcast. Could you survive this situation? Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/uRBDbPu9
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Are The Hamiltons The Most Dysfunctional Vampires?
It's March and another request month! Thank you to Vanessa Rose and Mike Connell for requesting this one. Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/uRBDbPu9
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Immortality is Jude Law's Hidden Vampire Movie
This was one I stumbled across and had to track down... and I'm so glad I did. It's the perfect movie for our talk about love. Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/dUuRqZbT
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Horror Comedies with Jacob Givens
It's a fun /funny bonus episode when we all could really use a laugh! Lena is joined by Jacob Givens to talk about the horror comedies they love.... the good, the bad and the gross. Find Jacob: Instagram Jacob's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HaqCMURucXqyOofBy1oVa?si=1222530f55034ac0...
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Vamp-entine's Day II with Tony - Dracula: A Love Tale
We've all been waiting and it's finally here! Was it worth the wait? It is romantic or is it the same schtick we always see? Find Tony: Hack The Movies - YouTube Lena's Channel: The Beautiful Dead Podcast - YouTubeJoin Lena's Discord: https://discord.gg/dUuRqZbT
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Is Night Patrol the Worst Movie Ever Made?
It started streaming today at midnight so Lena watched it ASAP and brought her thoughts to you!
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Only Lovers Left Alive
I did it when the podcast was young but it's time to bring it back to celebrate love as February continues. What are your thoughts on this movie, which many say is one of the greatest vampires ever made.
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Love at First Bite (1979)
It's February and love is in the air.... or the crypt. We're kicking off this month with a movie about Dracula finding his one true love... and also disco. Join my Discord at : https://discord.gg/dUuRqZbT
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Should Blood Ties Have Gotten a Third Season?
A 2000s, Canadian vampire police procedural? Ummm, yes please. And, the podcast's favorite game is back! Thank you to Wednesday Girl 1990 for this request.
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Is Dr. Dracula Strong Than Satan?
I'd never seen it when it was requested and had no idea what I was headed into. Is it so bad it's good or just bad? And how can we make this a drinking game? Thank you to Chris Pawlowski for the request.
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Is Near Dark the Best Cowboy Vampire Movie?
It's viewers' requests month and we're redoing Near Dark. It was in my first season when I didn't know what I was doing so let's do it some justice! Let me know your requests!
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Was Miriam in The Hunger a Vampire?
It's a new year and we're starting it off right by reviewing one of the "must see" vampire movies of all time.... and the greatest opening scene in a movie!(audio from the YouTube video)
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What Vampire Will We See in 2026?
It's a bonus, quickie episode to talk about the vampire movies and TV shows in the works or dropping in 2026! What do you want me to review this year? SOURCES: Whatto Know About "Flesh of the Gods" – Cast, News, Plot 5Upcoming Vampire Movies To Sink Your Teeth Into in 2026 and Beyond 'TheVampire...
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Did They Think There Would Be Another Movie After Blood Wars?
It's the last one.... and suddenly there's magic. Is anyone else glad we're done with this franchise?! Happy Holidays and New Years to you all! See you in 2026...
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Did Underworld: Awakenings Miss a Huge Opportunity?
We're on the 4th one... don't leave me now, we're so close. If you watched me on Hack the Movies, you know how I feel about this one. (audio from YouTube review)
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Did Underworld: Rise of the Lycans Have the Most Dysfunctional Family?
We're on the 3rd movie and we're going back in time to see why vampires and lycans just can't get along. Go to Hack the Movies on YouTube to see me vote on the worst one in the bunch. (audio from the YouTube video)
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Is Underworld: Evolution the Best in the Franchise?
Let's keep this party going by learning how the vampires and lycans were created and which one is the strongest! Go to "Hack the Movies" on YouTube to see my thoughts on which is the worst. (audio from my YouTube video if you want to see the film clips)
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Does Underworld Have the Coolest Lycan-Vamp Hybrid?
It's your holiday gift..... I'm covering ALL the Underworlds.... because you guys have asked so many times. Go to Hack the Movies on YouTube to see me vote on the worst one. (Audio from YouTube vide)
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Vlad & Elizabeth: The Father & Mother of Vampires?
MISTAKE- in the video I say that Elizabeth was related to the King of Hungary who was an ally to Vlad. I meant to say the voivode of Transylvania Stefan Bathory who was also an ally of Vlad. Please forgive me. They are the mother and father of vampires and they were very real people. Lena does…
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Would At Dawn They Sleep Have Been Better with More Money?
It's viewers' requests month and this one is the first up. Is it the budget or the writing that hurt this one? Lena will let you know.(Audio from YouTube review until I can get a new mic)
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Is The Breed as Sexy as Other 2000s Vampire Movies?
It's a viewer request and a new one for Lena. What did she think of this one and does it compare to the other vampire movies of that time?(Audio from the YouTube review until I can get a new mic)
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Does Dracula 2000 Have the Best Origin Story?
It's a viewer's request and I'm thrilled to do it. What do you think of the ending and Dracula's origin in this one? (Audio from the YouTube review until I can get a new mic)
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Dracula Rising: Vlad the Impaler is a Daddy
While I try to get a new mic, I'm going to upload the audio from each of my YouTube episodes so you guys have something to listen to!
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Exorcisms
Continuing spooky season with a little discussion about demonic possession. Do you think it's real?
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Paranormal Crimes
Let's mix Lena's love of the paranormal with her love of true crime. These are all actual cases that have a spooky twist.
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Let's Talk About Werewolves
It's October! That means Lena likes to talk about all things spooky and "real." We're starting the month off with lycanthropes: their history, the best movies and the best vampire/wolf rivalries.
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Vampire Hunter D & Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
Which one is better? Lena has watched them both and decided which one she will definitely watch again.
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Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter
Viewers' request month continues and we head back to Hammer Horrors.
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Habit (1995)
It's another viewers' request. This time we have a vampire that feeds in an...... interesting way.
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Looking for a podcast you can sink your teeth into? The Beautiful Dead is about all things vampire. Lena Nazarei, author of the Eternal Night Shift series, discusses vampires throughout history, lore, television, movies and literature.
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