In September 2011 , Virginia amusement park Kings Dominion kick off its one-year “ Halloween Haunt ” by setting a phonograph recording for thelargest gathering of masses clip as vampires . The 1039 - substantial crew of campy bloodsuckers jammed out to songs likeMichael Jackson ’s “ Thriller”andThe Rocky Horror Picture Show’s“Time Warp , ” and fun was had by all .
But business leader Dominion ’s dominion over the category might soon come in to a conclusion . AsUPI report , English Heritage — a nonprofit organization that supervise hundreds of historic berth across the UK — is calling all vampires to help break the record , and not just by one . This year is the 125th anniversary of the publishing ofBram Stoker’sDraculain 1897 , and the planners are aiming for an fabrication of 1897 people to celebrate the milepost .
The location is just as meaningful as the routine . The event will be hosted atWhitby Abbey , an 11th - century monastery in northeasterly England whose history dates all the way back to the seventh century . In July 1890 , Stoker vacationed in Whitby and drew inspiration for hisclassic horror novelfrom the abbey ’s redoubtable ruination and the town at large;Dracula’sMina Murray even cite Whitby Abbey by name in a diary unveiling .
Whilepop culturehas seen peck of originative takes onvampiresover the year , participants wo n’t be able-bodied to dress like a character from anyvampire movieor show . ( Though if you ’ve ever cosplayedWhat We Do in the Shadows , you could believably reprocess that ensemble . ) To characterize for this special platter , you have to wear a “ full , traditional vampire fancy dress costume . ” That includes ignominious pant or a frock ; black shoes ; a waistcoat and shirt ; a disgraceful cape or “ collar overcoat ” ( whose lining can be another color ) ; and fangs over your top tooth .
The gather will take place on Thursday , May 26 , 2022 , between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. After the prescribed record attempt — schedule for 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.—visitors will be treated to a public presentation ofDraculaexcerpts by Time Will severalise Theatre , followed by live music . attending is liberal for anyone in costume , but you do have to earmark tickets . you could book yours and study more about the eventhere .
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