Whilst many have played the iconic character, Christopher Lee will always be the most famous vampire of all. His legendary performances are amongst Hammer Horror’s most memorable moments. Here, we put Dracula into a Halloween party setting, where everyone thinks he’s in costume. Turns out it’s a party that will truly be like no other that they’ve ever been to . . .
A Real Party Animal
Cheap fancy dress,
same boring story
True wickedness
when they meet me
Safe, fake fear,
scares all controlled
Now I’m here
true terror takes hold
Staged damaged veins
and daft false bangs
Their face soon drains –
my real fangs
All there to share
Halloween’s thrills,
me to greedily
feed on my kills
All laid to waste,
torn throats all spread;
that strong, sweet taste
of necks ripped red!
Oh, so quickly,
fates turned to doom
Not one body
left in the room . . .
All words by Benjamin Francis Cassidy
Illustration by L. A. Cassidy
We thought it would be fun to extend the “spooky period”. Last week we celebrated Bonfire Night, and the week before had a Halloween special. Who doesn’t love a seasonal special? We certainly do, here at May The Verse Be With You. However, between holiday periods, we’ll be here each week to provide you with your regular installment of fun, celebrating our favourite characters.
