What were you hoping to do by adding science to the traditional stories of vampires and Lycans?

I never did like the mysticism associated with vampires and werewolves. I felt that if I could use science as a way to explain their existence I could get more mileage out of the story. Why do you think the mythology of monsters is so pervasive in the American life? I think to a large extent it’s part of every ancient culture. I think vampires are liked for a different reason than werewolves. Isn’t Dracula a werebat to an extent? But I think for American culture vampires are the one that people have really taken a hold of. And I think as far as monsters go they still retain a huge part of their humanity. I also think, for good or for ill, they’re very erotic. I think people are drawn to the idea of immortality. I think vampires are like us, but more. What do you think it is that draws people to lycans? I think that the lycans are looked upon as the people who are more down to earth, who have been victimized. I think most people root for the underdog –- no pun intended [laughs]. I ...  more