Lorelei Burk

Some collectors customize their vehicles such as having them airbrushed or having flames shooting out of their tail pipes.

The Pros and Cons of Owning a Hearse

The fascination with death and the macabre is never-ending. Some people fear death and others embrace it. They say that you can’t take your mortal belongings to the grave when you die but these people will be taken to the grave with theirs. ... Full story

Photo courtesy The Estate of Maila Nurmi | Haxan Collection

Maila Nurmi as Vampira: A Gothic Scream Queen

The thrilling scream queen that initially seduced the throbbing hearts of television viewers was the spine-tingling, magnificent Vampira. ... Full story

Vampire wine is available in merlot, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, chardonnay, pinot grigio and white zinfandel.

Vampire Wine

In plenty of vampire lore the description of a vampire tasting blood is similar to a mortal drinking wine. There is a fine bouquet that you find alluring — that first enchanting sip that rolls over your tongue whetting your appetite and the sensual experience of discovering the fusion of fruits, spices and exotic flavors. ... Full story

Alexander McQueen at a show of his fashions in 1996 in New York City (Catherine McGann | Getty)

Alexander McQueen: A Retrospective

Alexander McQueen combined his mastery at tailoring, meticulous workmanship of the French haute couture and his powerful imagination to produce incredible apparel. ... Full story

Alice (Mia Wasikowska) is older now and although plagued with the same dream, she doesn't remember ever being to a place called Wonderland.

Alice in Wonderland

Director Tim Burton takes us further down the rabbit hole than we have ever been with his new adventure of Alice in Wonderland based on characters from the books by Lewis Carroll. ... Full story

Founded by Bridie Mayfield, her troup dances classical ballet to heavy metal music.

Bridie Mayfield's Brutal Ballet

When I used to think of ballet, I pictured scantily clad, emaciated young woman moving gracefully around the stage on their satin ensconced tiptoes. ... Full story

Drawing by Joe Kubert | kubertschool.edu

Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe

Sometimes you find a production that has perfect symmetry. A very rare occurrence where everything melds together to bring you an amazing piece of art that once you have experienced it, you will never ever forget. ... Full story

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