This is a George A. Romero film from 1977, that features a young man who may or may not be a "real vampire," which barely matters, he real enough to kill for blood; whether he is the truly undead type of vampire doesn't really figure into the story much. There is a real disease that causes many of the symptoms of classic film vampirism: Porphyria. There are many types of the disease, almost all of which are treated with blood derived drugs like hematin. Some of them have other symptoms, including sensitivity to sulfur, extreme sensitivity to light and mania; all of which might account for the belief in "real" vampires in the ancient world in the first place. This is a really good psychological thriller and comes recommended.
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