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Mysteries of the Vampire Skeletons (Original title)
Date: 13 September 2011 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom



Synopsis: Documentary exploring our fascination with vampires, visiting grave sites across Europe and talking to experts to reveal the truth behind the legend of the vampire. It starts with a dig in Ireland in 2007, where two skeletons were found with large stones lodged in their jaws, and also looks at the case of the Romanian man who dug up his neighbours corpse and cut out his heart.

Genre:
Documentary

Subjects:
Vampires, Science, Folktales, Ireland (geographical whole), Romania

Series title:

TV Transmissions
Date: 13 September 2011Broadcast channel: Channel 5Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 20:00-21:00Slot duration: 60 minsDigital Terrestrial - Colour - Sound

Credits (2)
Production Company: Quickfire Media, Executive Producer: Mark Fielder
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Digital materials(1)
Description: MKVDuration: 00:44:49 minutesFFV1 v3 - BFI identifier: N-7310339
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file



Video materials(1)
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 00:44:42 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 2011-09-13BFI identifier: N-658795
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape