Move Over 'Twilight': The Top 10 Vampires

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The world is caught in a vampire frenzy at present - it's not just the fans rabidly anticipating the next movie installment of the 'Twilight' saga or the upcoming teen vampire drama 'Vampire Diaries' on the CW. It seems like everywhere we turn, from the YA section of Barnes and Noble to Sunny Delight ads, those bloodsuckers are hogging the spotlight. This new crop of vamps is pretty spectacular, but not necessarily our favorites. Here are the ten vampires - who aren't named Edward or Bella - who have us in their thrall.

The classic - and best ever - Dracula, Bela Lugosi.

Robert Pattinson. Yeah, you heard us. Not Edward. Robert Pattinson.

Count Chocula is more sugary sweet than scary, and a balanced part of your vampire lore.

We like J.D.'s pet movie project on 'Scrubs,' if only because we're impressed that he thought of the name Doctor Acula before we did.

Salma Hayek in 'From Dusk Til Dawn.' Salma plays a stripper who is also, as it happens, a vampire. You'd think a little face-eating would make this scene less sexy. You'd be wrong.

Count von Count - technically, the 'Sesame Street' character who loves numbers is a vampire. We're going to go out on a limb and say he's never drained anyone's blood. At least, we hope.

Eli, the beautiful little she-vampire in the Swedish film 'Let the Right One In' manages to be lovable and sympathetic - despite the fact that we actually see her rip out a couple throats. Impressive.

In 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' sometimes established human characters are turned into vampires, and OTHER established characters learn about it... with hilarious results.

Some vampires say delightful, uncunning things, like Jessica of 'True Blood': "[Being a vampire] means I don't have to sit like a lady and I can kill anybody I want."