Talk:Vampire/@comment-72.64.122.141-20101230024237/@comment-2069500-20110825203015

Well, initially, vampires were not romantic creatures and were used for horror purposes. As creatures of darkness, it makes sense for them to be deterred by sunlight. In addition, because they are monsters, having basic but vital weaknesses made them less scary to humans. I mean, really. Having all the strengths and no weaknesses isn't fun. At all.