Vampires gather to break record

Young "vampires" pose for a photograph before the Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm near Crawley, West Sussex, England, Oct. 5, 2013.

Each October thousands attend the United Kingdom's biggest Halloween-themed event which includes six different haunted attractions and rides. The event set a new UK record for the biggest gathering of vampires, but missed out on breaking the world record.

All photos taken Oct. 5, 2013 in West Sussex, England.

A widow vampire shows her fangs behind a veil at the Shocktober Fest.

A child dresses as a werewolf at the Shocktober Fest.

A vampire poses for a photograph at Shocktober Fest.

A widow vampire shows her fangs behind a veil at Shocktober Fest.

A vampire couple dance at Shocktober Fest.

CRAWLEY, WEST SUSSEX - OCTOBER 05: Vampire teeth are displayed for sale at the Shocktober Fest at Tulleys Farm on October 5, 2013 near Crawley, West Sussex. Each October thousands attend the United Kingdom's biggest Halloween themed attraction which includes six different haunted attractions and rides. The event set a new UK record for the biggest gathering of vampires, but missed out on breaking the world record. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)