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I've always thought it that way: the vampire wears the mask, the zombies are the minions created by the vampire (or Pillar Man).

This is true at least for part 1. Because in part 3 Vanilla Ice and Nukesaku are stated to be vampires. And of course, none of them has worn the stone mask. So I guess theory one is not entirely correct.

Yeah, Vampires are usually more powerful or have some peculiar power that is unique to them (like Dio freezing ripples). However Nukesaku, who is stated to be a vampire, spoils this theory since he's weak. Apparently zombies seem to be the monstrous-looking ones while vampires are more similar to humans. So it's probably this one.

Still, I agree when you say that Araki doesn't know the answer himself.