Examines the history of vampires within the science fiction realm, and analyses the role of science and pseudo-science from the 18th century to modern times. The vampire's connection with science fiction is traced to its literary origins during the Victorian Era in seminal works by Bram Stoker, H.G. Wells, Arthur Conan Doyle later refined by modern SF writers. The history of the science fiction vampire in the cinema, from the silent era to the 21st century is also given in detail.