Author: Jennifer Vasquez

I'm a writer and an avid reader. I was classically trained in voice years ago and once aspired to become an opera singer. I enjoy immersing myself in music, from classical to goth rock tunes. I'm fascinated with vampires, all things spooky, vintage style and old Hollywood films. My website covers events, people, places and topics that embody all that is odd and macabre.
holidays, Lifestyle

9 Valloween Gift Ideas for Your Ghoulentine

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Photo credit: Alexandru Acea via Unsplash Top featured image photo credits: Deadly Sweet, Disturbia, and Spooky Cat)
Photo credit: Alexandru Acea via Unsplash
Top featured image photo credits: Deadly Sweet, Disturbia, and Spooky Cat)

Let’s redefine what Valentine’s Day is all about. It’s not just a romantic holiday for heterosexual couples. Love and relationships come in many forms that deserve to be recognized. It’s about celebrating the love we have for ourselves, friends, and family (pets included). It’s about celebrating queer love and love for diversity. And that’s what I want my Valentine’s Day gift guide to reflect.

The items on this list definitely steer away from traditional gifts you see promoted by mainstream media. They’re for the individual who embraces the unusual and macabre. Whether you’re treating yourself or a special someone in your life, I hope you find something that enriches your Valloween.

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music

Luci Ferrum’s New EP ‘Post Mortem Invictus’ Evokes the Essence of the 90s Industrial Scene 

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Musician Luci Ferrum
Musician Luci Ferrum

Luci Ferrum is making her mark in the industrial and eletro music spaces. Born in Russia and now based in the Dominican Republic, she’s bringing her blend of hypnotic digital beats to listeners worldwide and diversifying the Caribbean soundscape. She recently came out with a new EP titled Post Mortem Invictus, a project that explores the depths of raw emotions and delivers rhythms that strike you to the core.

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Film

‘Corporate Retreat’ Trailer Teases Audiences With Blood & Dark Humor

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Corporate Retreat movie clip (Photo credit: Passage Pictures)
Corporate Retreat (Photo credit: Passage Pictures)

The corporate world is frightening enough on its own, so it makes total sense to have it as the backdrop of a horror movie. The trailer just released for Corporate Retreat, a horror dark comedy centering on a group of young execs eager to climb the corporate ladder. Let’s take a closer look.

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Film

‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Delivers Blood, Death, and Devil Worship

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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple movie poster (© 2026 Sony Pictures)
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple movie poster (© 2026 Sony Pictures)

Last year, 28 Years Later expanded upon the terrifying story begun by 28 Days Later in 2002. While interconnected, 28 Years Later is a separate film series focused on another storyline and set of characters. The sequel The Bone Temple is coming soon to theaters and I had the chance to attend an advanced screening. I have to say the film exceeded my expectations and delivered what I was missing from the first installment. Don’t worry, there won’t be any spoilers.

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Culture, Dining & Drink, Travel

Sinking My Fangs Into the Vampiric Side of New Orleans

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Vamp Jenn enjoying a Blood Bag Mocktail at the New Orleans Vampire Cafe
Vamp Jenn enjoying a Blood Bag Mocktail at the New Orleans Vampire Cafe

While I can’t explain why a vampire mythos surrounds New Orleans, there’s no denying that these nocturnal creatures have a connection to the city. One major reason is likely due to Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles. NOLA was such an integral part of the series and her characters, especially for Lestat, Louis, and Claudia in Interview With the Vampire. During my recent trip, there were three spots in particular that I was eager to visit because they’re entirely dedicated to the vampire figure.

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music

Post-Punk Band Low Blows Explores the Existential Void in Their Second LP

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Low Blows (Photo credit: Eduardo Cañas)
Low Blows (Photo credit: Eduardo Cañas)

A few years have passed since Low Blows last album release, and they’re ready to unleash new music. The post-punk band based in Barcelona, Spain, is dropping their self-titled album to usher in 2026. It’s their second LP and my introduction to the group. As soon as the opening track started playing, my ears perked up and wanted to hear more.

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Events, Film

Stepping Inside FRANKENSTEIN: Crafting a Tale Eternal & Guillermo del Toro’s Movie-Making Magic

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FRANKENSTEIN: Crafting a Tale Eternal exhibit
FRANKENSTEIN: Crafting a Tale Eternal exhibit

Fans of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, streaming on Netflix, are being treated to a special event that gives a behind-the-scenes look of the film. For five days only, from January 6 to January 11, FRANKENSTEIN: Crafting a Tale Eternal has come to Los Angeles at NYA Studios West in Hollywood. The exclusive exhibit was previously in London, England, last fall and has crossed the seas to America. I had the fortune of walking through this immersive experience, and I left in awe.

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Culture, Lifestyle

Puerto Rican Horror Hostess Melanie Ramos Welcomes Audiences Into Her Dark Universe

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Horror hostess Melevill (Photo credit: W.V.)
Horror hostess Melevill (Photo credit: W.V.)

From the depths of hell comes the demonic horror hostess of your nightmares—Melevill! This is the alter ego of Melanie Ramos, a multifaceted artist who hails from the South of Puerto Rico. She developed a fascination with the horror genre at a young age and now dedicates her time creating a variety of horror content.

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entertainment, Events, holidays, Lifestyle, Nightlife, Travel

Odd & Macabre Events 2026

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The Obscure upper chamber
The Obscure upper chamber

While one year has gone, another has begun. That means it’s time to look ahead to see what spooky surprises 2026 has in store. Every year on Vamp Jenn’s Corner, I like to compile a list of events that are taking place worldwide throughout the course of the next 12 months. My Odd & Macabre Events Calendar highlights all sorts of gatherings that fall under the strange and unusual umbrella. My hope is that it makes it easier to discover spooky events happening near you.

I include horror cons, immersive experiences, macabre holidays, dark art exhibits, Halloween haunts, and so much more. Some events are returning, so you may have seen them on my past calendars. I try to feature as many things as possible that take place across the globe, so a variety of locations are covered. I also do my best to keep this post updated and add more functions as I learn about them. Here’s a taste of what morbid and bizarre happenings you can expect in 2026. Please do bookmark and share this page. Enjoy!

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History, Travel

Chasing Vampires in NOLA with Haunted History Tours

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Vamp Jenn at the gates of Jackson Square
Vamp Jenn at the gates of Jackson Square

Some believe real vampires have inhabited New Orleans for hundreds of years, emerging at night to seek out fresh prey. Author Anne Rice put these nocturnal creatures right on the map in NOLA when she penned her Vampire Chronicles. There’s no question that the city is laden with vampiric mythos, and like the vampire enthusiast I am, I had to book the vampire tour offered by Haunted History Tours. To top it off, I partook in the experience on All Hallows’ Eve!

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