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Renfield: First Trailer, Images, and Poster Look Awesome
If you watched the trailer, you might notice that Nicolas Cage as Dracula has rather limited screen time, even if he is a looming presence that is there throughout the entire runtime It sounds like that is very much not false marketing and will be indicative of the type of movie we're in for when[...]
Renfield: First Trailer, Images, and Poster Look Awesome
Ever since we discovered that Nicolas Cage would be the next Dracula, people have been waiting to see what kind of movie Universal Pictures would give us Then we got some leaked set shots of Cage in his get-up, and many people were on board with that Yesterday, Universal shared the simplistic but nicely designed[...]
Bela Lugosi Lives on As Dracula with Jada Toys New Deluxe Set 
Darkness rises once again as the undying Count Dracula returns to Jada Toys Releasing as part of their Universal Monsters figure line, this new 6" releases bring back the performance of Bela Lugosi The Dracula Deluxe Set gives Universal Monsters fans the comeback of the original Count with great detail and 20 points of articulation[...]
Count Dracula Rises Up with New 1:4 Scale Statue from Star Ace Toys
Star Ace Toys has revealed a brand new Universal Monsters collectible as the coffin of Dracula has been opened Coming in at 23.6" tall, Count Dracula is back and ready to suck your blood with incredible detail This version of the count is based on the iconic portrayal of Bela Lugosi, and Star Ace Toys[...]
Dracula's Brunch Club
Dracula's Brunch Club is a debut middle-grade graphic novel by Brian Gonsar and Keenan Gaybba "In this origin story of why vampires crave blood, Count Dracula risks losing his prized brunch club when all the jelly in the land mysteriously disappears, robbing the vampires of his famous energy-giving, blood orange jelly donuts". Grace Scheipeter at Oni[...]
Dracula Has A Place To Sleep With New NECA Set, Up For Preorder
Dracula is coming to the NECA Universal Monsters line, having been shown off at this year's SDCC Now, a new accessory set has also been revealed to be coming as well, featuring Dracula's tomb The set will come with three animals, including a spider, an opossum, and an armadillo Also included is a cricket in[...]
Dracula NECA Figure Preorders Are Now Live After SDCC Reveal
Dracula is maybe the most anticipated of the Universal Monsters figure line from NECA, and last night on the SDCC show floor, the figure made its debut It is a perfect likeness for Bela Lugosi, and maybe the best likeness in a line full of them so far The figure is now up for order,[...]
Monster High Dracula Tribute Doll On Mattel Creations June 3rd
There will be a Universal Monsters tribute doll of Dracula going on sale at noon EST Friday, part of the Monster High Skullector line Man, that name is awesome The doll comes with the patented red and black cape, tuxedo, and medallion. Photographer Jason TidwellStylist Machiko Tanaka Monster High Is Back With A Vengence "On June 3rd, Mattel[...]
Blumhouse's Forms A TV Deal With The Minds Behind 'Sinister'
Dracula will be coming to screens some other time Blumhouse and Miramax have decided to cancel the vampire's return to the screen, which was to be titled Mina Harker and be directed by Karyn Kusama (Destroyer, Yellowjackets) and was set to star Blindspotting actress and #FreeRayshawn Emmy winner Jasmine Cephas Jones[...]
Mina Murray in The Firelight Apprentice Graphic Novel by Bree Paulsen
The second book, Dracula, is a YA retelling from the perspective of Mina Murray, Bram Stoker's oft-overlooked heroine. Bree Paulsen lives in Southern California and studied animation at Laguna College of Art of Design She has illustrated children's books for Xist Publishing and has been creating the webcomic Patrik the Vampire since 2012 Bree's sequel to[...]
Steven Moffat Updates Inside Man/David Tennant; New Peter Capaldi Show
Apart from his and Mark Gatiss' reboot of Dracula for the BBC and Netflix, where he first worked with Dolly Wells, his long-awaited adaptation of Audrey Niffenegger's novel The Time Traveler's Wife is finally about to premiere on HBO Max.  He also recently wrote a stage play The Unfriend, a comedy about a polite English[...]
Black Mass Rising: A Plodding Dracula Sequel with Pretty Art
Black Mass Rising is a very pretty book, a gothic horror that takes place a year after the supposed death of Count Dracula In Transylvania, a new demonic entity begins to terrorise a remote town, causing death in its wake, but a mysterious healer and Mina Murray arrive to prevent the rising darkness, the triumph[...]
Universal Monsters Dracula Bela Lugosi Statue Revealed by Iron Studios
This time, Bela Lugosi is back as the once and only Dracula with a brand new limited edition 8.6 inch tall Art Scale Statue Dracula is displayed in his classic outfit as he shows off his luscious cape expanded with his display on the crumbling staircase Iron Studios captures the essence of Universal Monsters Dracula[...]
Willy’s Wonderland Dir Kevin Lewis Talks Nicolas Cage, Title Change
Nicolas Cage has been tapped to play Dracula in Universal's upcoming Universal Monsters film Renfield, his first studio film in years, and he certainly seems excited about it In a new chat with Variety, he talks a bunch about what he is drawing from for inspiration for the performance, including the unholy trinity of Lugosi,[...]
Vampires in Media Panel asks Why Does the Vampire Keep Returning?
Covers for panelists' Blood Oath, Bloodsucker City, The Spectral City, and Dracula's Ghost used with permission. Supernatural authors Christopher Farnsworth (Blood Oath), Leanna Renee Hieber (Spectral City), Charles R Rutledge (Dracula's Ghost), and Jim Towns (Bloodsucker City) sat down for a Day of the Dead panel on the endurance of the vampire myth in media[...]
Bela Lugosi Dracula Arises with New Kaustic Plastik Deluxe Figure
Bela Lugosi is back as the first Universal Monster with a new officially licensed Dracula figure from Kaustic Plastik The iconic performance from 1931 comes to life standing 11" tall with a fully detailed fabric costume His entire design is faithfully recreated and in color, this time giving Universal Monsters and Dracula fans a truly[...]
Bela Lugosi Memorabilia, Classic Horror Scripts At Auction
Heads up, horror fans – Heritage Auctions has a lot full of classic monster movie memorabilia, including original scripts from Tod Browning's Dracula, the Wolf Man (covered in a separate post by Jeremy Konrad), Frankenstein, The Bride of Frankenstein, and even a few pieces from Bela Lugosi's personal collection: a Dracula statuette and a souvenir[...]
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Universal Pictures' classic monsters such as Dracula, The Mummy, Frankenstein's Monster, Bride of Frankenstein, and more are set to be the focus of an original, animated short-form miniseries titled We Will Be Monsters that sees Universal tag-teaming with Epic Games & its online video game Fortnite to update the popular characters for modern (video game-loving)[...]
Mezco Toyz Unveils Mezco’s Monsters Tower of Fear Deluxe Boxed Set
The set goes perfectly with the added 5 Points Mezco Monsters figures which includes Mezco Toyz very own version of Frankensteins' Monster, Mummy, Sea Creature, Werewolf, and Dracula Each figure comes with its own set of accessories and well included interactive components like a sarcophagus, stairs, coffin, and more The Mezco's Monsters Tower of Fear[...]
Vampirella #25 Tripled Numbers At FOC, Will Print 75,000
Now we get the news that retailer orders for the anniversary issue and the marriage of Vampirella to Dracula, as written by Christopher Priest, drawn by Ergun Gunduz, and published by Dynamite, jumped from initial orders of 20,385 to over 60,000, tripling its orders And Dynamite Entertainment, sure of a hit on their hands, have[...]
Cowboy Bebop and Vampirella/Dracula On Front Of Diamond Previews
In its December catalogue, we have the front cover for Cowboy Bebop from Titan Comics as well as on the consumer order form, and the back cover Vampirella/Dracula: Unholy from Dynamite Entertainment. Diamond Previews cover Netflix brings back legendary anime Cowboy Bebop as a live-action series starring John Cho (Star Trek, Selfie), and Titan Comics publishes an[...]
Priest & Donny Hadiwidjaja Launch Vampirella/Dracula: Unholy #1
Following the upcoming Vampirella #25, where Vampirella weds Dracula, Vampirella/Dracula: Unholy! is a new series by Christopher Priest and Donny Hadiwidjaja from Dynamite Entertainment Dubbed "A Love Story by Christopher Priest" the comic sees the now married Daughter of Drakulon traveling to Dracula's castle to cheat fate in a new event limited series, Vampirella/Dracula:[...]
Mondo Releasing Four New Universal Monsters Tiki Mugs
Universal Monsters fans are in for a real treat this Halloween season, as four classic films- Dracula, Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, and The Wolf Man will return to the big screen as double features from Fathom Events The first double-feature will be Dracula and Frankenstein on Saturday, October 2nd, and that will be followed by[...]
Dracula Arises With Transformers x Universal Monsters Crossover Figure
Even if a few scabs need pulling off first. LITG Credit: Hasbro LITG: The ten most-read stories, yesterday Dracula Arises With Transformers x Universal Monsters Crossover Figure Brian Bendis Teases Legion Of Superheroes – The Gold Lantern Saga Batman Takes On Azrael In New McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse 2-Pack Jensen Ackles Creeps Us Out with The Boys & Supernatural Connection Tasks For[...]
Dracula Arises With Transformers x Universal Monsters Crossover Figure
Count Dracula has been summoned to the world of Autobots with a special Transformers figure named Draculus This undead Decepticon is after one thing and one thing only, and that's to feast on the Energon of the living Draculus captures the design of the original Universal Monsters 1931 film Dracula and will transform into an[...]
Peter Cushing’s Van Helsing Hunts Dracula With Sideshow Collectibles
One man has answered the call as Count Dracula arises once again with Sideshow Collectibles' newest figure Van Helsing is back and ready to take on the Count once again straight from the 1958 film Dracula by Hammer Horror Peter Cushing is back in this iconic role once again with this remarkable 21.5" figure He[...]
Dracula Returns from 1958 With Sideshow Collectibles Newest Figure
We return back to 1958 with the performance of a lifetime with the return of Dracula from Hammer Horror Productions Christopher Lee becomes this monster once again as Sideshow Collectibles reveals their newest Premium Format Figure Standing 22.25" tall, this horror icon is back with incredible detail, likeness, and incredible work with sculpts and crafted[...]
Castlevania Season 4: Netflix Shares Images From Anime's Final Chapter
In the final run, Dracula's influence looms large as Belmont and Sypha investigate plans to resurrect the notorious vampire- while Alucard struggles to embrace his humanity But while this season may be the final chapter on this story, reports are that the streaming service is considering a new series set in the same universe but[...]
Dracula Is Back With Star Ace New Scars of Dracula 2.0 Statue
One of these roles was his portrayal of Dracula, as seen in the 1970 film Scars of Dracula Standing roughly 20" tall, this statue shows off the terror of Christopher Lee's Dracula with a beautifully tailored fabric costume The Scars of Dracula 2.0 Deluxe statue will also feature some LED effects like blood-red light-up eyes[...]