Lore Trick or Treat 5: Drained
Oct 31, 2025
In this thrilling finale, delve into global vampire folklore that strays from the usual tales. Discover the eerie Jiangxi, a Chinese vampire that feeds on qi instead of blood. Hear about the Mananangal of the Philippines, known for its terrifying split-body flight. Uncover the Irish legend of Avartok, a king who rose to haunt his people, and learn how local methods put him to rest. Finally, meet Matthew Hassel, the Isle of Man vampire, and his community's dramatic measures to prevent his return.
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Origins Of The Hopping Vampire
- The Jiangxi (hopping vampire) evolved from Chinese corpse-herding practices into a cinematic vampire myth.
- It drains qi rather than blood and moves by stiff-legged hopping due to rigor mortis.
Corpse Herding Created The Legend
- Corpse herding in Qing-era Hunan used herbs and bamboo poles to transport many bodies home.
- Villagers saw black-clad herders with walking corpses and believed they were reanimated Jiangxi.
The Mananangal's Terrifying Hunt
- The Mananangal is a female vampire in Filipino folklore that preys on pregnant women and newborns.
- She detaches her torso to fly while leaving her legs behind and can be repelled by garlic, salt, or stingray tails.
