One Sexy Vampire

I love that the mythical phenomenon, vampires,  can be so very cold, such icy creatures of the night, and yet, so hot. Edward Cullen has become a universal sex symbol and lets face it, there is a pretty good reason for it. Vampires, have always been such supposedly evil creatures, who have feasted on the blood of humans (despite an apparent recent move to vegetarianism) and prowled the nights, scaring us mortal human beings, forcing us to lace our homes with garlic, and keep a spare stake handy in case we should find the hearts of the perceived heartless to drive it through.

 Now, it seems as though all we really want to do is love them. Sleep with them. Put their posters on our walls. Brad Pitt, Robert Pattinson, Tom Cruise are perhaps some of the more famously good lookers who have graced our screens with their... horrifying... depictions of vampires over the past few years.

Today, they no longer sleep in coffins, but rather "sparkle in the sun". They will swing you through treetops watch you while you sleep, protect you through thick and thin. They are the ultimate romantic.  Edward Cullen, is the new age vampire that every girl dreams about. Forget the princes and the ponies and the shining armor.  Exceedingly good looks, charming personality, a sense of adventure and mystery, and to top if off, the vampire is a genius. Who wouldn't want to date a guy like this?  Prince charming was never this delicious! I say, screw the fairy tales, and give me a horror story any day.

 Regardless of your opinion on the literary merit of the twilight novels, regardless of your opinion on the cinematography in the film, I think both the casting crew and Stephenie Meyer  deserve a high five for their efforts in creating one sexy vampire.