I'm I'm Travis Hunter,

joined as always by my co-host, my sister, and my brother-in-law.

Hi, I'm Renee Hunter Vasquez. Hi, I'm John Paul Vasquez.

This week, we're broadcasting live from the crypt under Carfax Abbey discussing the

1931 horror classic Dracula.

This film was directed by Todd Browning from a screenplay by Garrett Fort, based on the

stage play by Hamilton Dean and John L. Baldurston, adapted from the novel by Bram Stoker.

After decades of stage plays in the unauthorized adaptation Nosferatu in 1922,

producer Carl Limley Jr., son of Universal Pictures founder Carl Limley,

became interested in adapting the property despite his father's hesitance.

Thanks to an iconic performance from Bela Lugosi, this film provided the blueprint for future

iterations of the character of Count Dracula and established many characteristics we now recognize

as commonplace for vampires on film.

The success of Dracula not only inspired universal pictures to create more horror films,

but many critics rightfully consider the film

instrumental in the birth of the horror genre. We'd like to thank Friends of the Show,

Michelle Moore and Lala Thomas, for suggesting we journey into the world of Universal Classic Monsters.

So, Dracula, what were your first impressions on the film? I feel like I probably saw this

when I was a kid.

I know you and mom used to watch it when I was at school, but I was at school.

You sound a little bitter, but...

No, not at all.

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