Vampirella Ball at the Henry Fonda Theater

Candi Barbour and Troy Barbour, both of Chino Hills, are fans of the scene because, as Candi explains, “It’s like a fantasy and you can do whatever you want.” (Josh Reiss / For The Times)

Dream Rockwell and Linda Borini from the Lucent Dossier Experience interact with patrons as a pair of demented doll-women. (Josh Reiss / For The Times)

The winner of the “Are You Vampirella” contest, Nella Swan, vamps it up for the camera. She’s now the official spokesmodel for the classic comic book character. (Josh Reiss / For The Times)

Lisa Han, from the Lucent Dossier Experience, wows the crowd with a fire sword and belly-dancing performance as Kiefer Sutherland leers from the screen behind. (Josh Reiss / For The Times)

For this night, Lucent Dossier’s tissues flow blood red. (Josh Reiss / For The Times)

DJ Xian of Malediction Society spins dark dance pop from the Henry Fonda Theater stage. (Josh Reiss / For The Times)

Krystal Bell enjoys a quick bite from Roger Fojas. (Josh Reiss / For The Times)

Linda Borini bathed in red. (Josh Reiss / For The Times)

Alexander Crnko from Murrieta and Lilian Rindler of Thousand Oaks were excited for their first Vampire-Con. Said Lillian, “I’m a vampire, of course, I have to go where the night calls me.” (Josh Reiss / For The Times)

Roger Fojas of Lucent Dossier sinks his teeth into the Vampire-Con experience. (Josh Reiss / For The Times)

Burlesque performer Angela Eve gives her rendition of Vampirella. (Josh Reiss / For The Times)

A vampire-specific twist on the idea of “safe sex.” (Josh Reiss / For The Times)

Andrea Ball of Hollywood strikes a pose with the insatiable Fojas. (Josh Reiss / For The Times)

Lisa Han of Lucent Dossier heats up Vampire-Con with fire dancing. (Josh Reiss / For The Times)

Tongue-in-cheek TV and film personality Count Smokula served as the evening’s MC. (Josh Reiss / For The Times)

Burlesque performer Angela Eve gives her rendition of Vampirella. (Josh Reiss / For The Times)

Goths get conversational in the Henry Fonda patio. (Josh Reiss / For The Times)

The night ends with slinky goth moves. (Josh Reiss / For The Times)

Actor Steve Wozniak is unaware of the danger that lurks behind him. (Josh Reiss / For The Times)

Mason LeCompte as her alter ego “Vamp,” along with her trusty sidekick, “Minion,” Danielle Wolan. (Josh Reiss / For The Times)

As Vampire-Con winds down, its denizens head home to prepare for an inevitable, fang-free Monday morning. (Josh Reiss / For The Times)