There are a number of stage and screen schools of thought about exactly how a vampire should approach his/her prey, and when should come the moment when the lunge and the bite should occur. I have been reviewing various bite styles in movies from the silents up to the present day (check out images at Goggle for vampires in general).
As Jonathan Frid himself explained in one of many interviews, the principle is not to go showing off one's fangs, but simply to get in there and get the job done. Of course, in a horror movie, you expect to see lots of "chomp" from a face front view, and the 1991 revival does not stint in that direction.
In the matter of "bite", the 1991 revival indeed explores all the possibilities and nuances having to do with attack style and action. Ben Cross as Barnabas Collins certainly adheres to the principle of "get in there and get the job done". One impression I get is that his Barnabas is aware that he possesses strong powers, but that he really does not want to know just how much power he really possesses.
That being said, view the series and enjoy watching great acting!
As Jonathan Frid himself explained in one of many interviews, the principle is not to go showing off one's fangs, but simply to get in there and get the job done. Of course, in a horror movie, you expect to see lots of "chomp" from a face front view, and the 1991 revival does not stint in that direction.
In the matter of "bite", the 1991 revival indeed explores all the possibilities and nuances having to do with attack style and action. Ben Cross as Barnabas Collins certainly adheres to the principle of "get in there and get the job done". One impression I get is that his Barnabas is aware that he possesses strong powers, but that he really does not want to know just how much power he really possesses.
That being said, view the series and enjoy watching great acting!