Fang vs. Fiction: The Real Underworld of Vampires and Werewolves(2003)

Fang vs. Fiction: The Real Underworld of Vampires and Werewolves is a documentary that blends clips from classic horror films with contemporary interviews to explore the line between vampire and werewolf myth and reality. The film traces humanity's primal fear of darkness and the moon, then examines documented cases of alleged blood-drinking and lycanthropy throughout history. Experts including scientists, sociologists, weapons specialists, and film historians weigh in, alongside individuals claiming to be modern-day vampires and werewolves. While the documentary attempts to separate fact from folklore, it often finds the boundary frustratingly blurred. Originally scheduled for Halloween 2003, the film aired two months earlier as promotional tie-in for the theatrical release of Underworld, which explored similar supernatural themes.