Trend Alert: Vampires

Maybe its the Halloween exuberance still hanging in the air, but it seems it tis' the season for blood-suckers.

HBO's original series, True Blood premiered in September, and is attracting a loyal following thus far.

And how could I even begin to report on this trend without discussing the startling success of the Twilight book series. The first installment is making its big screen debut November 21. The film hasn't even been released and already, pre-teen girls are so wound up you would think they were in line for a Jonas Brothers concert.

But its another vampire film I have my sights on, Let the Right One In, a Swedish flick about the relationship that develops between two young kids, one who happens to be a vampire, is getting outstanding reviews at festivals across the globe. Some reviewers are claiming this atypical horror movie has a great chance of winning the Best Foreign Film Oscar. (Even though it has barely graced American shores, Cloverfield director Matt Reeves is already planning a remake, but I wouldn't count on that one to be near as good. ) Let the Right One In opens at the Alamo Drafthouse November 14.

Where else are vampires popping up?