tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6384408.post4232685774085590248..comments2023-09-25T20:50:50.120-04:00Comments on Meredy.com Classic Movies/Classic Stars Blog: The Great Villain Blogathon 2016 - Dracula (1931)Meredyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04155751185852465011noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6384408.post-88036823020565012802016-05-20T15:11:28.068-04:002016-05-20T15:11:28.068-04:00I agree that Bela Lugosi is the quintessential Dra...I agree that Bela Lugosi is the quintessential Dracula. Although Nosferatu gives me more chills, the 1931 Dracula is a complete masterpiece, and we can't conceive vampires nowadays without the characteristics Bela put in the role.<br />Awesome background info!<br />Don't forget to read my contribution to the blogathon! :) <br />Cheers!<br />LeLĂȘhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6384408.post-68455627219092911392016-05-17T04:20:39.720-04:002016-05-17T04:20:39.720-04:00When it comes to horror I'm a Dedicated Wimp, ...When it comes to horror I'm a Dedicated Wimp, but Dracula has always been one of my favourite characters - I think it's because I read the book first and then when to visit a few of the places in Whitby that it's set. I think I've always been more fascinated my the motivation rather than scared by what might happen. Really enjoyed reading all the research in this post, I can never get enough of the Count ;) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6384408.post-86704675351539112882016-05-16T21:59:53.579-04:002016-05-16T21:59:53.579-04:00Thank you for this interesting post, Meredy! I am ...Thank you for this interesting post, Meredy! I am definitely not a fan of Dracula (I'm completely creeped out by vampires of all kinds, to be honest), but I did enjoy reading all of the background information. Good stuff! Thanks so much for joining our blogathon this year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6384408.post-73080950758839164022016-05-16T11:15:18.635-04:002016-05-16T11:15:18.635-04:00I totally concur!! Bela Lugosi IS Count Dracula to...I totally concur!! Bela Lugosi IS Count Dracula to me, though I appreciate Max Shreck, Christopher Lee, Frank Langella and others who have played him. Lugosi's menacing energy, sensual sex appeal and elegance have made him the iconic face of vampirism. <br />Great blog, look forward to reading more!!<br />-Chrisangelman66https://www.blogger.com/profile/16471674180789592940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6384408.post-42478774229951964512016-05-15T19:43:25.901-04:002016-05-15T19:43:25.901-04:00Impressive look at the character and those early f...Impressive look at the character and those early films.<br /><br />Those actors considered for the role after Chaney's death are all fine performers and it is fun to consider what each of them might have done with the role. However, it is certainly head shaking that the studio didn't immediately look to Lugosi after his stage success.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6384408.post-17718939138713591962016-05-15T12:52:25.596-04:002016-05-15T12:52:25.596-04:00Thanks for sharing all your research with us! It&#...Thanks for sharing all your research with us! It's always interesting to discover the stories behind films, which are sometimes as interesting as the films themselves.<br /><br />Can you imagine seeing this when it was first released in 1931? Like you said, many would have been terrified. (I probably wouldn't have slept at all that night...!)<br /><br />Thanks for joining the blogathon, and for bringing Bela Lugosi's Dracula with you. :)Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6384408.post-85326784935258055762016-05-15T12:03:49.292-04:002016-05-15T12:03:49.292-04:00I think the way they lit the eyes of Lugosi on clo...I think the way they lit the eyes of Lugosi on closeups was the most haunting part of the movie. And the creepiest was Dwight Frye's laugh when they find him in the hold of the ship.... Good review.Quiggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12434473473185065992noreply@blogger.com