Lena Nazarei

The Beautiful Dead

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Looking for a podcast you can sink your teeth into? The Beautiful Dead is about all things vampire. Lena Nazarei, author of the Eternal Night Shift series, discusses vampires throughout history, lore, television, movies and literature.

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Lena Nazarei

Episodes

AHS: Hotel 17.07.2021 29:11

Lena reviews the Countess and all her beautiful vampires in season 5 of American Horror Story. It's the first TV show we have covered and the first time for fangless vamps and a few other twists on the lore... brought to us by the genius of Ryan Murphy! 

Subspecies 14.07.2021 27:58

This is a deep dive from 1991 and one of Lena's favorite movies from high school! Listen to learn all about what kind of child is made when a vampire and demon witch make sweet, sweet love. Shot in Romania!!!! 

The Lost Boys 11.07.2021 22:56

Lena reviews the 1987 classic "The Lost Boys" and starts to realize the impact this movie has on the kind of men she is attracted to today. Can you hear when the thunderstorm begins?

John Carpenter's Vampires 07.07.2021 26:38

Lena review's the 1998 film Vampires, discusses her plans for the podcast and introduces a new addition... sexy music. She also recognizes her need for a wind cover for her mic so you won't have to keep hearing the "popping" and promises to stop saying "uh" and "um".  

What We Do in the Shadows 05.07.2021 21:35

In this episode, Lena reviews the 2014 movie, What We Do in the Shadows. This is one of her favorite movies and stands out with its documentary style and mostly improvised lines. This is a must-listen! Spoiler alert for those who have not seen it! 

Pilot/ Embrace of the Vampire 04.07.2021 18:16

In this pilot episode, Lena discusses her plan for the podcast and reviews the 1995 film "Embrace of the Vampire". 