The Evolution of Vampires

My first impression of vampires would be very close to Bram Stoker's version of Dracula. A mythic creature that drains blood from its victims to survive. It is strange to see vampires portrayed as outcasts that want to be loved. They are no longer objects of fear and horror but are now looked at with intrigue and in some cases, understanding. The modern vampire is someone that we can relate to much easier than Dracula. I think because people can relate to these modern vampires is why shows such as True Blood and the Twilight series are so popular. Has the introduction of the modern vampire changed society's view on vampires?