Vampires: What is the Truth Behind the Ancient Nightmare?

Since the dawn of civilization, blood-drinking ghouls have been documented in every major culture around the world. From the ancient Babylonian Edimmu through Richard Trenton Chase and Jefferey Dahmer, vampire-like beings have walked among the living. This program takes you on a terrifying historical journey through the ages, with vivid stories of people like the 16th century Hungarian noblewoman Elizabeth Bathory -- better known as the "Blood Countess" -- who tortured and killed over 600 servant girls, drinking and bathing in their blood. These and many other incredible legends are revealed in the feature-length program.