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Vampire High is a Canadian TV series that originally aired from 2001 to 2002.[citation needed] The show centered on a group of young vampires subjected to a daring experiment by the "Elders": taken in by a boarding school that also housed mortal teenagers, with the intent of civilizing the vampires. Many problems faced the students on both the day and night curriculum, including typical teen issues of love, friends and enemies. Professor Murdoch was on hand to help them along with their school work, but he too had problems that could put the lives of the teens in mortal danger.

Vampire High
DVD cover
Created by
  • Garry Blye
  • Mark Shekter
Starring
Country of origin
  • Canada
  • United States
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes26
Production
Running time25 mins
Release
Original networkYTV
Picture formatNTSC
Original releaseSeptember 15, 2001 (2001-09-15) 
May 4, 2002 (2002-05-04)

Synopsis


The opening title sequence featured Murdoch narrating the brief history of the experiment - "When The Great Eclipse plunged the world into darkness, the vampire race erupted in a civil war. The bloodthirsty 'Fury' battled the enlightened Elders for domination of the undead. In desperation, the Elders gathered up those young vampires that could be saved and entrusted them to me. To humanize them, to tame their instincts and teach them how to live among mortals."

Mansbridge Academy is a private boarding school, the last stop for troubled rich kids. The parents, not knowing what to do with the teens leave them at the secluded boarding school hoping for some resolution. But the main focus of the series is the school at night. Five vampires – Drew, Karl, Essie, Marty and Merrill – are also students at the school trying to become more civilized, from the instruction of Murdoch, the head teacher of Mansbridge Academy. Sent to the school by their Elders, the vampires try to come to terms with the problems that occur.

When we begin at the start of the series, we are introduced to Sherry, a mortal female who feels lost and lonely in life. Not only does she crave love but she needs it to survive but can only seek comfort in her best friend Mimi. Knowing her boyfriend Nick is not the person she is destined to be with Sherry spends her time working, thinking and recording her thoughts on a Dictaphone.

As night falls we are introduced to many vampire characters. Karl, the sporty, troublesome teen and the youngest of the vampires who yearns to return to his life as a human; meek Merrill who is smart and wants to do well, and dreams of making Drew her soulmate; popular and beautiful Essie, a royal by birth, hides her emotions behind a vain and fashionable exterior; bad boy Marty who only joined the experiment for the endless supply of free blood; and Drew, a dark and mysterious vampire who falls in love with the mortal student, Sherry.


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Production


Mark Shekter had the idea of the series during a night flight from Toronto to Cairns. At first, he wanted to publish the story as a comic. Later he decided to film the series. Already when the plane landed in Cairns he had written the first Episode of Vampire High.

During the filming not all episodes were completely written. More scripts followed and the actors could also take a little part in the development of their characters. The production of the series, was stopped in the middle of the series, because of budget reasons. Shortly afterwards it was continued. Then Meghan Ory wanted to leave the series, which is why her character Sherry had to be written out of Vampire High. A new main character, Dillan Vanderson, played by Marianne Farley was introduced.

Vampire High consists of 26 episodes and takes place at the fictional Mansbridge Academy.[1] After the first season, the series was canceled, even though the script of the second season was already written. Reasons for the cancellation were not named.[2]

In 2011 the documentary Vampire High: 10 Years Later Documentary was produced by ATV. In the 25 minutes documentary the production of the series is discussed.[2]


Episodes


No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. air date
1"Rules Are Rules"Carl GoldsteinMark ShekterSeptember 15, 2001 (2001-09-15)January 7, 2002
A group of young vampires are brought to a boarding school so they can be integrated into human society. Drew, a vampire, forms a psychic bond with Sherry, a human.
2"There's a New Vampire in Town"Adam WeissmanCraig VolkSeptember 22, 2001 (2001-09-22)January 14, 2002
New vampire Marty joins the group and immediately starts breaking the rules.
3"In Your Dreams"Carl GoldsteinLaura KosterskiSeptember 29, 2001 (2001-09-29)January 21, 2002
Sherry mistakenly believes that her old boyfriend is her secret admirer, and Drew attempts to contact her in her dreams.
4"A Grave Matter"Adam WeissmanAlex EpsteinOctober 6, 2001 (2001-10-06)January 28, 2002
Karl becomes depressed and agitated, and is spotted by a former classmate who realizes he's supposed to be dead. Murdoch fends off a special investigator who's on the trail of vampires.
5"Things That Go Vamp in the Night"Carl GoldsteinMark ShekterOctober 13, 2001 (2001-10-13)February 4, 2002
Drew attempts to contact Sherry through her Ouija board, but Marty gets up to his old tricks.
6"That's Why the Lady Is a Vamp"Daniel GrouAnn MacNaughtonOctober 20, 2001 (2001-10-20)February 11, 2002
Merrill's maker shows up in response to a psychic call and wants to take her away from Mansbridge Academy.
7"Feeding Frenzy"Carl GoldsteinMatthew HastingOctober 27, 2001 (2001-10-27)February 18, 2002
Murdoch tries to wean the students off of real blood, but when Essie and Marty go to town to test the experiment, something goes horribly wrong.
8"What's Up, Doc?"Jimmy KaufmanCraig Volk & Laura KosterskiNovember 3, 2001 (2001-11-03)February 25, 2002
The students become curious about Dr. Murdoch.
9"The Withering"Giles WalkerLaura KosterskiNovember 10, 2001 (2001-11-10)March 4, 2002
The withering, a period of vampire cellular regeneration, causes Essie to age at an alarming rate.
10"Dads and Monsters"Daniel GrouMark ShekterNovember 17, 2001 (2001-11-17)March 11, 2002
The Fury sends a monster to destroy the Experiment. Meanwhile, Sherry's dad visits the Mansbridge Academy.
11"Rats"Adam WeissmanLaura KosterskiNovember 24, 2001 (2001-11-24)March 18, 2002
Drew gets jealous when Sherry falls for a new student. Meanwhile, Merrill searches for her lost pet rat.
12"The Quivering"Adam WeissmanMark ShekterDecember 1, 2001 (2001-12-01)March 25, 2002
Merrill has a psychic premonition of her own death.
13"The Summoning"Jimmy KaufmanMichael DonovanDecember 8, 2001 (2001-12-08)April 1, 2002
Dr. Murdoch leads the night students in an ancient memory exercise that allows each one of the vampires to revisit the kill that they most regret.
14"Odd Man Out"Jimmy KaufmanAnne-Marie Perrotta & Tean SchultzDecember 15, 2001 (2001-12-15)April 8, 2002
Marty puts a love spell on Essie, but it may endanger his life. Meanwhile, Merrill gives Drew a book about vampires finding love.
15"The Test"Jimmy KaufmanMark ShekterFebruary 16, 2002 (2002-02-16)April 15, 2002
When Drew flunks Murdoch's latest blood-lust test, he's more determined than ever to prove his teacher wrong, and decides to use Sherry as his own personal testing subject. Meanwhile, Sherry helps Mimi struggle with being accused of cheating on a test.
16"Little Sister"Daniel GrouLaura Kosterski & Jennifer FurlongFebruary 23, 2002 (2002-02-23)April 22, 2002
Karl's little sister visits the Academy, looking for the spirit of her brother.
17"Love's Labours Not Lost"Daniel GrouGerald WexlerMarch 2, 2002 (2002-03-02)April 29, 2002
When Dr. Murdoch experiences a haunting by a ghost, Merrill and Marty discover the only way to rid him of this being is by Merrill allowing the ghost to possess her and speak to Murdoch. Meanwhile, Karl helps Drew come to terms with his relationship with Sherry.
18"The Huntress"Jimmy KaufmanSherman Snukal & Laura KosterskiMarch 9, 2002 (2002-03-09)May 6, 2002
An evil spirit, who is set on destroying any vampire to dare love a mortal, for she was killed by one, targets his wrath on Drew and his love for Sherry. Meanwhile, Merrill and Essie investigate the new Day School girl, Dillan, and try to determine what her story is.
19"The Portrait"Érik CanuelNancy Trites Botkin & Laura KosterskiMarch 16, 2002 (2002-03-16)May 13, 2002
While pursuing their romance, Sherry convinces Drew to paint her portrait which leads to an unexpected side effect as well as the revelation of Drew's past - and true name.
20"The Awakening"Érik CanuelMark ShekterMarch 23, 2002 (2002-03-23)May 20, 2002
After being expelled from Mansbridge Academy, Drew reveals his true identity but before he can leave, mortal Sherry falls mysteriously ill and he considers turning her and taking her with him. Meanwhile, Merrill is distraught over Drew's expulsion and takes drastic measures, and Karl finds vampire laws that could save Drew.
21"Both Sides Now"Daniel GrouAnn MacNaughtonMarch 30, 2002 (2002-03-30)May 27, 2002
Merrill's repressed feelings begin to surface. Together with Dr. Murdoch, they must find out what those feelings are before she loses control. A student has been attacked in the library due to Dr. Murdoch's intervention the attack was broken off, but the assailant is unknown. Who could it have been? Merrill must find a way to accept her dark side; otherwise she could lose her fight to humanity.
22"Sunrise"Daniel GrouMark ShekterApril 6, 2002 (2002-04-06)May 27, 2002
A grief-stricken, embittered Drew embraces the dark side of his predatory nature and conjures up an ancient force to become all powerful, after the death of his beloved. Meanwhile, Dillan and Mimi meet and bond over Sherry's death.
23"Lost Weekend"Jimmy KaufmanMark ShekterApril 13, 2002 (2002-04-13)February 3, 2003
During spring break, Marty and Merrill have the school to themselves, and together, they discover their blood supply is locked up. The unlikely duo goes through withdrawal while resisting the urge to feed off each other but temptation arises when a day student returns early - and alone.
24"Breaking Up"Jimmy KaufmanMark Shekter & Sherman SnukalApril 20, 2002 (2002-04-20)February 10, 2003
When Karl asks Essie to acknowledge their love in a formal Declaration ceremony, Essie falls sick with a mysterious illness that proves dangerous even to vampires.
25"Blood Trip"Érik CanuelMark ShekterApril 27, 2002 (2002-04-27)February 17, 2003
Evading government agents, a rogue vampire stumbles upon Mansbridge Academy and not only threatens the Experiment but selects Karl as the one she wants to turn to the dark side. Meanwhile, Dillan finds a speech written by Drew and becomes attracted to him.
26"Vampire's Patient"Érik CanuelMark ShekterMay 4, 2002 (2002-05-04)February 24, 2003
After day student Dillan is attacked by a suddenly crazed Karl, Drew must choose between saving her life or helping her face the prospect of becoming a vampire. Meanwhile, the search is on for Bridget, the rogue vampire, and if she is not found or Dillan is "turned", the Experiment is terminated.

DVD releases


At 1 March 2005 the first DVD for the series was published. Four episodes were cut together into a 90 minutes film. The film was published with the title Vampire High — School's A Pain In The Neck!.[3] A few time later the next two DVDs with the titles Vampire High: Second Semester High School Bites and Vampire High Bites Back. They're Dying To Meet You! followed.[4]

There are three DVDs for Vampire High that are currently available.

DVD Title Episode List
Vampire High- School's A Pain In The Neck Episode 1: Rules Are Rules

Episode 2: There's a New Vampire in Town

Episode 3: In Your Dreams

Episode 4: A Grave Matter

Vampire High- Second Semester: High School Bites Episode 5: Things That Go Vamp in the Night

Episode 6: That's Why the Lady Is a Vamp

Episode 7: Feeding Frenzy

Vampire High- Bites Back: They're Dying To Meet You! Episode 8: What's Up Doc?

Episode 9: The Withering

Episode 10: Dads and Monsters


Reception


The reception of the series was mixed. H.M. Grynberg of Unification France believes that the mythology about the origin of the vampires, the vampire relationships with humans, the other supernatural beings and the legends within the series are interesting, however there are only shown with a few passion. The cliffhanger at the end of the series leaves a feeling of being incomplete.[5] Dolan Cummings of Spiked thinks, that Vampire High lacks a strong female lead similar to Buffy Summers from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. According to him the female characters of Vampire High are similar to the stereotype of the submissive Asian female. However, the series doesn't show the women who reject their traditional roles to become doctors or accountants, which is according to him a little boring. The series has only little violence and humor. However, there some "decent vampire one-liners" (like This place sucks, and not in a good way) and he thinks that there are worse ways to spend the time.[6]


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