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Bonus Episodes

An episode of the show deemed to be a "bonus" - usually an extra episode for Christmas or Halloween, or something involving an extended diversion into covering episodes of a TV series.
Aug. 3, 2026

Bonus: The Vampire Lestat (2026): Side B with Lauren McAllister & Kim Morrison

We conclude our coverage of AMC’s The Vampire Lestat (Season 3 of Interview with the Vampire), tracing Lestat’s erratic trajectory across North America as his rockstar tour, supernatural feuds, and haunting past collide head-on. And returning for various legs of our own tour is horror writer Kim Morrison and podcaster Lauren McAllister...
July 27, 2026

Bonus: The Vampire Lestat (2026): Side A with Kim Morrison & Lauren McAllister

We begin our long-awaited coverage of AMC's The Vampire Lestat, the re-titled third season of Interview with the Vampire, where the brat prince officially takes the mic! We dive headfirst into Lestat de Lioncourt's chaotic rock star era, exploring the first three episodes of this brilliant, blood-soaked rebranding as he launches a tour, confronts his traumatic past, and deals with the messy fallout of Daniel Molloy's book. And joining us for this tour is horror writer ⁠Kim Morrison⁠ and podcaster ⁠Lauren McAllister⁠...
July 20, 2026

Bonus: Season XV Ranking

Join Dan and Hugh around the campfire for our signature end-of-season wrap-up. We’re breaking down every single film covered this season, weighing the highs and lows, and tackling the ultimate challenge: the definitive ranking from worst to best. Plus, of course, we have the ongoing quiz on everything we saw. Can Dan finally get his second win after 15 seasons?
April 20, 2026

Bonus: Season XIV Ranking

[BONUS] Another season is officially in the books! So join Dan and Hugh as they gather around the creepy vampire campfire for our signature end-of-season ritual. We’re breaking down every film covered in Season XIV, weighing the highs and lows, and facing the ultimate challenge: the definitive ranking. From the cinematic masterpieces to the ones we’d rather leave in the coffin, we’re sorting them all from worst to best. Plus, there's a quiz threaded between the ranking and a tease of what Seaso...
April 6, 2026

Bonus: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 2, Part 2 with Kat Hughes & Anita Markoff

We're back to talk about another chunk of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's second season from 1998... featuring the shocking emergence of Angelus, and a bizarre ghost story set in the halls of Sunnydale High... And joining us to talk about these four episodes is film journalist and podcaster ⁠Kat Hughes⁠ & freelance journalist ⁠Anita Markoff⁠...
March 30, 2026

Bonus: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 2, Part 1 with Sophie Cadden, Kristin Battestella & Andrew Gaudion

We're back to talk about the first half of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's second season from 1997... with the arrival of Spike and Drusilla, a vampire power couple who bring a more chaotic energy to Sunnydale. And joining us to talk about a selection of four of the best episodes is writer Sophie Cadden, film critic Kristin Battestella & journalist and podcaster Andrew Gaudion...
Feb. 16, 2026

Bonus: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 1, Part 2 with Maria Latilla & Brendon Connelly

[BONUS] Concluding our mid-season treat, we're looking at the second half of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's first season from 1997... And joining us to talk about another two episodes is film journalist and podcaster Maria Latilla and writer Brendon Connelly... 🎯 The Agenda ~ [ 00:00:25 ] "Angel" with Maria Latilla After an attack, Buffy discovers her mysterious ally Angel is actually a vampire, forcing a heart-wrenching supernatural confrontation. ~ [ 00:56:55 ] "Prophecy Girl" with Brendon Conn...
Feb. 9, 2026

Bonus: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 1, Part 1 with Kat Hughes & Lindsay Drysdale

As a mid-season treat, we're covering Buffy the Vampire Slayer's first season from 1997, which concerns a teenage schoolgirl called Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) who's also 'The Slayer' who must fight against the forces of darkness... And helping us explore this cult favourite TV show are two Buffy super-fans: film critic Kat Hughes & film writer and podcaster Lindsay Drysdale...
Dec. 29, 2025

Bonus: Season XIII Ranking

[BONUS] Season XIII is sadly over, so Dan and Hugh return to the warm vampire campfire to reminisce about the season's many offerings, rank the 14 titles in order of merit, quiz each other on their content, and tease what Season XIV has in store for listeners! Hosts: Dan Owen & Hugh McStay Editor: Dan Owen⁠ Help Us Grow the Show! If you enjoy what we do, please take a moment to: Subscribe and leave a positive review! Your feedback and ratings are vital for bringing you more great episodes. Wan...
Dec. 22, 2025

Bonus: Christmas Special 2025 with Dee Molumby & Mary Muñoz

[BONUS] Season's bleedings! It's that festive time of the year again, so we've invited two of our favourite guests to join is for a candlelit Christmas dinner in the Vampire Videos Villa... And the table talk will focus on Anders Banke's 2006 horror-comedy Frostbiten, about a mother and daughter embroiled in a vampire uprising in a small Swedish town experiencing a month-long polar night... We'll also be telling some terrible cracker jokes, while playing three different party games along the w...
Oct. 27, 2025

Bonus: Halloween Special 2025 with Brendon Connelly, Tony Black & Lindsay Drysdale

[BONUS] It's spooky season! This Halloween, on a dark and stormy night, Dan and Hugh have taken refuge inside a small tent beside the vampire campfire until the bad weather passes. Fortunately, three guests have been invited along to talk about a particular entry of a horror anthology... [00:00:34] MONSTERS - "The Waiting Game" Writer Brendon Connelly talks to us about a third season instalment of this 1980s US horror anthology series, involving nuclear war and the terror beyond an underground...
Sept. 15, 2025

Bonus: Season XII Ranking

Season XII if over, so it's that time again... as Dan and Hugh meet around the glowing vampire campfire to reflect on the season, rank the last 10 episodes in order of merit, talk about some recent vampire film and TV news, then tease what Season XIII has in store for listeners...
June 16, 2025

Bonus: Season XI Ranking

Season XI draws to an end with our Ranking episode, as Dan & Hugh are back around the vampire campfire to reflect on the last 10 films and rate them in ascending order of quality. Can you guess what's top and bottom? There's also our devious quiz, which Hugh is currently winning 10-1, but Dan is thankfully way past any sense of embarrassment over this cruel thrashing? And Season XII's planned episodes are also teased...
March 17, 2025

Bonus: Season X Ranking

Season X draws to an official close with our Ranking episode, as Dan & Hugh are back around the vampire campfire to reflect on the last 11 films and rate them in ascending order of quality. There's also the return of our regular quiz, which Hugh is currently winning 9-1, so can Dan pull things back a touch? Oh, and all of Season XI's planned episodes are also teased...
Dec. 23, 2024

Bonus: Christmas Special 2024 - The Radleys (2024) with Frankie Pellatt

Seasons bleedings! Our 2024 Christmas Special takes a look at a recent family vampire movie from the UK, Euro Lyn's The Radleys, based on the best-selling YA novel, about a family of abstaining vampires living in modern-day Whitby.
Dec. 9, 2024

Bonus: Season IX Ranking

Season IX has come to an end, which can mean only one thing: Dan and Hugh are back around the vampire campfire to reflect on the recent episodes, rank the 11 films covered in order of quality, share some interesting stats about Season IX, and tease what's to come next week with the launch of Season X...
Oct. 28, 2024

Bonus: Halloween Special 2024 - Dracula 2000 (2000) with Mary Muñoz

It's the spookiest time of the year, which means Dan and Hugh are back around the vampire campfire for another Halloween Special. This time, they're reviewing the winner of the social media 'Dreckula' poll, Dracula 2000, starring Gerard Butler as the famous vampire. But they'll also be sharing bloodcurdling ghost stories along the way...
Sept. 2, 2024

Bonus: Season VIII Ranking

It's that time again! Dan and Hugh are still convened around the vampire campfire, this time to reflect on Season VIII and reveal their combined Top 10 of everything discussed. As ever, they'll also quiz each other about each movie! And to finish, a tease of what listeners can expect from Season IX is a great way to end the show...
Aug. 26, 2024

Bonus: 2nd Fangiversary

Dan and Hugh return to the vampire campfire to reflect on two years of Vampire Videos and the 80 full episodes (+ bonuses) that have been released so far. Includes 'Dan & Hugh's Top 10 Vampires', 'Our Top 6 Most Prolific Guests', and 'All the Vampire Films That Are Coming Soon-ish... Maybe!'
June 3, 2024

Bonus: Season VII Ranking

Dan & Hugh rank last season's offerings, quiz each other on them, and tease what's coming soon...
April 1, 2024

Bonus: Interview with a REAL Vampire

In this surprise episode, Dan & Hugh leave the safety of the UK inside their wooden podcasket, travelling overseas to the remote wilderness of Transylvania, having been invited by a big fan of the podcast...
March 4, 2024

Bonus: Season VI Ranking

Dan and Hugh reconvene around the vampire campfire to reflect on Season VI and reveal their combined Top 12 ranking of the films and TV shows they reviewed. They'll also quiz each other about each film for added fun!
Jan. 20, 2024

Bonus - Doctor Who's "State of Decay" (1980) with The TARDIS Crew

[BONUS] Surprise! To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the We Made This network, and Tom Baker's 90th birthday, we're teaming up for a special crossover with fellow WMT show The TARDIS Crew! Making their debuts on Vampire Videos are TARDIS Crew co-hosts Baz and Ben Greenland, who are lending their expertise to discuss the 1980 Doctor Who serial "State of Decay" where the Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker) encounters vampires suppressing a local population's technological advancement... Hosts: Dan Owen ...
Dec. 23, 2023

Christmas Special 2023: Count Magnus (2022) with Dr Sorcha Ní Fhlainn

[BONUS] Seasons bleedings! For this year's Christmas Special, we have Mark Gatiss's adaptation of M.R James' famous story, Count Magnus, as part of the BBC's annual A Ghost Story at Christmas tradition. In this spooky tale, an English writer (Jason Watkins) visits Sweden and becomes intrigued by a mausoleum containing a tomb covered in heavy chains... PLUS - we have some hilariously awful vampire jokes and a special quiz with our guest under the spotlight! And making another return for this fe...