Many twinkling tween Twihards will be flocking to the theaters today to see the latest installment of the Twilight saga. But obviously vampires have a much deeper and darker history. All sorts of blood suckers have been portrayed on the on the big and small screens (and among my vampire pumpkin pattern set).

Which is your favorite fictional fanger? Check out this “Vampire Reunion” video from College Humor for a refresher course on some well known vampires, and their various quirks. They vant… to get along.

Sweaty summer has arrived, and that means there’s only one season between us and the chilling chills of the Halloween season. In honor of summer, the prices on all Zombie Pumpkins t-shirts have been slashed, some as low as $5. They’re practically being given away!

One reason to clear out the the old merchandise is to make room for some new goods. There will be an all-new t-shirt design available this fall. And possibly other clothing as well. Which brings me to the question… what sort of apparel would you like to see Zombie Pumpkins imagery emblazoned upon?

Long-sleeve shirts? Hoodies? Tank tops? Kid’s shirts? Something else? Let your screams be heard and the Great Pumpkin might grant your wish.

With a unique angle on his art form, Terry Border has created some great scenes with nothing more than bent wire and simple everyday objects. His photographs at Bent Objects often have a bit of narrative, with humor that is surely twisted (pardon the pun).

Naturally, my favorites are the images below. We all know that Zombie Pumpkins exist, but did you realize that other fruits and veggies can come back from the dead with a hunger for brains?  Here’s the proof:

You Say Tomato, I Say Tomahto. You Say Potatoes, I say Zombies

It’s Not A Parsnip, It’s A Carrot Zombie

Zombies Are Nuts About Brains

Oprah and reality TV producer Mark Burnett are joining forces in search of the next big TV star. They’ve put out the call to any would-be host to submit their pitch for a new show.

These days we have reality/competition shows about everything. You can watch people sing, dance, design dresses, cook meals, bake cakes, groom dogs, and date washed up celebs. But you know what we don’t have? A show about building haunted attractions.

Well that’s exactly what James Thompson’s has in mind. And I’m sure any Halloween/haunt fan would love to watch a group of home haunt enthusiasts compete against each other, testing their creativity, their guts, and their ability to scare.

So go view his audition and cast your vote! Network execs might think this concept is too seasonal-specific, but if we can have a TV show about little people that make chocolate, why not something like “The Haunt”?

Fans of True Blood will finally have their thirst for new episodes quenched tonight, with the premiere of the third season. And if you want to bear your fangs at will like Bill and Eric, you can now do so with the Retractable Vampire Fangs available at VampFangs.com.

Imagine smiling at your unsuspecting victim, then having a pair of cutting canines suddenly drop into view. You can B Positive that it will get their blood pumping. VampFangs also carries plenty of other novelty teeth and costume accessories. Immortality and sun allergy not included.

If you think that sitting on the couch playing Left 4 Dead on your XBox is enough to prepare you for Z-Day, you better think again. Didn’t the movie Zombieland teach you anything? Rule #1 – CARDIO! But more than just endurance, some strength training and gymnastic parkour skills will help put some barriers between you and the undead.

That’s the idea behind the ZombieFit, an exercise program being offered in St. Charles, Illinois. If nothing else has motivated you to work out yet, let the fear of the zombies finally put a spring in your step. Improve your body so you can protect your brains.