“Why do vampires always seem to get popular when the economy crashes? From Nosferatu in the 1920s to Twilight in 2008 and now Sinners in 2025, it feels like every time the world is falling apart, the vampires show up.
“In this video, I’m diving into why that might be. We’re talking horror, history, late-stage capitalism, and why we keep turning to horror when things get rough. Whether it’s old-school silent film vampires or sparkly high school heartthrobs, there’s something about them that just clicks during hard times.” – YouTube
