Podcasts about Bram Stoker

What if Dracula wasn't inspired by Vlad the Impaler at all, but by an ancient Irish vampire king buried upside-down under a thorn tree? Uncover the disturbing true stories, from Elizabeth Báthory's blood baths to premature burials during plague outbreaks, to ancient demons that stalked babies in their cribs—discover the dark tapestry of true stories, medical mysteries, and folklore that created the world's most famous vampire.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE for the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateTake the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/surveyIN THIS EPISODE: Everyone knows about Dracula. Most everyone has seen at least one film starring the undead blood-sucker, or has read the novel by Bram Stoker. But only the real fans of Dracula know about the real people and true stories that inspired Bram Stoker to create the character.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Transylvania Superstitions” by Emily Gerard: https://amzn.to/3vsAqrsBOOK: “Carmilla” by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu: https://amzn.to/3cw291IHistory.com, Ranker.com, AtlasObscura.com, InternationalHero.co.uk, HowStuffWorks.com, Universtiy of Iowa's Victorian Wiki, Google Books, HistoryIreland.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mnrpdm36,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/eeypjjz3, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4et6ysvs,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5bcstakc, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/53vbu5dr, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bhd6f7yv,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y36n7y9v, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2nc96tjx, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2848x4mkWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: March 16, 2021EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BeforeDraculaABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#DraculaOrigins #VampireHistory #TrueCrimeHorror #WeirdDarkness #GothicHorror

New York Times bestselling author ALMA KATSU joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss FIEND! We cover all the sinister topics, plus a few bonus items that speak to a pivotal point in history! How far are we willing to stretch our morals to please others? Do we experience regret in hindsight when we do that? Or do we justify our actions and it becomes our new normal? And what about families where a sense of patriarchy runs strong - does it foment competition amongst siblings? Alma brings her 30 year long career in intelligence into this discussion in a fascinating way - wow! You'll be so glad you joined us!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

Lucy's strange condition gives new meaning to the wedding vow, “in sickness or in health, so as long as we both shall live.” Phil makes an appeal to Dracula about how Dracula could take his vampire operation to new heights.0:00 - intro2:10 - Dramatic Reading of Dracula Ch. 10 Pt. 221:13 - A (not so) brief discussionDracula by Bram Stoker (1897)https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/345/pg345-images.htmlThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org(Just going to leave this here for another few episodes) Vampiric process for sucking blood: https://voltor.narod.ru/vr/vr01_08.htm#:~:text=Vampires%20prefer%20to%20drink%20blood,the%20surface%20in%20the%20throat.Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music.Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effectsPodcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Bram Stoker's Dracula may be fiction—but was its creator influenced by true supernatural experiences? In this fascinating episode of Supernatural Circumstances, Morgan Knudsen sits down with Dacre Stoker, great-grandnephew of Bram Stoker, to uncover the hidden stories behind the legendary author's life. From documented paranormal encounters in Stoker's family history to eerie inspirations drawn from Victorian occult research, Dacre reveals how real-life mysteries shaped one of the most enduring horror classics of all time. Listeners will hear exclusive insights into Stoker's personal connections with the paranormal, psi, and unexplained phenomena—making the line between myth and reality blur in chilling ways. LEARN about Dacre: https://www.bramstokerestate.com/dacre-stoker-cv Dracula's Vampire Ball: https://mysteriousadventurestours.com/tour-item/draculas-vampire-ball-at-bran-castle-a-private-halloween-experience/ Haunted Halloween Tour: https://mysteriousadventurestours.com/tour-item/draculas-haunted-halloween-romania-tour/ #SupernaturalCircumstances #Dracula #BramStoker #DacreStoker #ParanormalHistory #GhostStories #VictorianOccult #HorrorPodcast #ParanormalPodcast #VampireLegends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Halloween season, Tony takes you deep into the terrifying history of Vlad the Impaler, the real-life figure who inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula. Known for his brutal tactics and chilling reputation, Vlad's reign of fear in 15th-century Wallachia left a legacy drenched in blood and horror. Was he a national hero, a sadistic monster, or both? Discover the true story behind the myth, filled with betrayal, torture, and a legend that still haunts our nightmares. Tony narrates this spine-chilling journey into the life and dark legacy of history's most infamous ruler.  #VladTheImpaler #Dracula #ParanormalPodcast #HalloweenSpecial #TrueHistory #DarkLegends #HauntedHistory #TruthBeTold #TonySweetNarrates #ClubParanormalBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-be-told-paranormal--3589860/support.

For some, the paranormal seems to run in their blood, and that is certainly true for our guest today. In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Hall, a medium, paranormal writer, researcher, and ambassador for Haunted Magazine. Charlie shares her fascinating journey with the paranormal, from her roots in Northern Ireland to her current home in London. From encountering apparitions to communicating with spirits, she remains introspective about her abilities and open to all possibilities. We also explore the legend of Abhartach, a 5th- or 6th-century Irish chieftain believed by some to have inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula. Charlie vividly recounts her family's chilling encounter at this ancient site, weaving a haunting tale that lingers long after the story ends. Join us as Charlie unveils more mysteries from her extraordinary journey into the paranormal.We are thrilled to announce the official launch of Let's Get Freaky merchandise! Our collection includes hoodies, t-shirts, mugs, stickers, and more. Explore the full range at http://tee.pub/lic/aQprv54kktw.Do you have a paranormal or extraordinary experience to share? We'd love to hear from you! Contact us to be a guest on the Let's Get Freaky podcast. Email us at letsgetfreakypodcast@mail.com or reach out via social media on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, or YouTube at @tcletsgetfreakypodcast. Connect with us at https://linktr.ee/letsgetfreaky.

THE SWIMMER (1968) We dive deep in to The Swimmer and discuss and analyze, maybe just a little bit the glorious film directed by Frank Perry, based on a screenplay by Eleanor Perry, from the 12 page short story by John Cheever. "Well-off ad man Ned Merrill (Burt Lancaster) is visiting a friend when he notices the abundance of backyard pools that populate their upscale suburb. Ned suddenly decides that he'd like to travel the eight miles back to his own home by simply swimming across every pool in town."If you're reading this I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support. Death By DVD has almost existed for 2 solid decades, please consider supporting Death By DVD directly on Patreon to secure the future of this very show. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Thank you for choosing Death. DEATH BY DVD FOREVER. FOREVER DEATH BY DVD. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ CHECK OUT DEATH BY DVD ON YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/@DeathByDVDDon't forget, Death By DVD has its very own all original audio drama voiced almost entirely by Death By DVD!DEATH BY DVD PRESENTS : WHO SHOT HANK?The first of its kind, (On this show, at least) an all original narrative audio drama exploring the murder of this shows very host, HANK THE WORLDS GREATEST! Explore WHO SHOT HANK, starting with the MURDER! A Death By DVD New Year Mystery WHO SHOT HANK : PART ONE WHO SHOT HANK : PART TWO WHO SHOT HANK : PART THREE WHO SHOT HANK : PART FOUR WHO SHOT HANK PART 5 : THE BEGINNING OF THE ENDWHO SHOT HANK PART 6 THE FINALE : EXEUNT OMNES 

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Send us a textRobert and John are big Universal Monster fans. So, Dayton sets them free to discuss some classic horror. In this, the first in a limited series, Liam joins them to discuss Dracula (1931). Twitter @dockingbay77podFacebook @dockingbay77podcastdockingbay77podcast@gmail.compatreon.com/dockingbay77podcasthttps://discord.gg/T8Nt3YB7 https://www.youtube.com/@DockingBay77podcast

2025 Rerun Notes: In commemoration of this month release of the last-ever Mishmash Monday on Channel 1, I thought I'd rerun the first two installments of the series - both from all the way back in 2017 (Season 1 of the show). Therefore, all the obvious caveats on "absolutely atrocious production quality" and blah blah blah (especially on C1E10, the earlier of the two releases). Though today's rerun is officially, canonically the "second" Mishmash Monday, it's actually the first "for real" Mishmash Monday. The first "actual free play episode". Not that it was produced before C1E10, but released later, but that C1E10 was a "Mishmash Monday" in name only, and was definitely not a true free play. I'll explain in that episode's rerun. But for now, numbers and dates aside, this was our first actual "free play" episode in NNR history. And even though the production quality is so absolutely horrible, I still regard this episode as an excellent collection of music! Easily in our top 50% of show history, and perhaps even top 25%. So, enjoy! Original 2017 show notes below! ------------------------------------------------------------------   Today's broadcast is Episode 16 for Mishmash Monday, October 9th, 2017 on a program we're calling "Mishmash Monday - vol. 2".    Track Number / Game / System / Track Name / Composer / Time Stamp    01: Intro 00:00  02: Ghost in the Shell - PS1 - The Vertical - Joey Beltram 01:44  03: Solstice - NES - Title Theme - Tim Follin 08:10  04: Axiom Verge - multi - Inexorable - Thomas Happ 11:04  05: Silent Hill 2 - PS2 - The Reverse Will - Akira Yamaoka 15:44  06: Wai Wai Mahjong - PC Engine - Unknown Track 4 - Uncredited 19:09  07: Adventure Island - NES - Stage 1-1 - Jun Chikuma 20:50  08: Mega Man X - SNES - Central Highway - Toshihiko Horiyama 22:14  09: Tsuri Taro - SFC - Fishing for Seema - Katsuhiro Hayashi 25:14  10: Liquid Kids - Arcade - Waltz of Water and Bubble - Kazuko Umino 28:18  11: Metroid Fusion - GBA - Nightmare Battle - Minako Hamano 30:21  12: X-Men - Genesis - Shi'ar Empire - Fletcher Beasley 32:11  13: X-Racer - Hydra Development Unit - Floor it! - c: John Wedgeworth / a: Jay Cook 36:05  14: Shovel Knight - multi - A Cool Reception - Jake Kaufman 37:47  15: Destiny - PS4/XB1 - Passage - C. Paul Johnson 40:26  16: ARMS - Switch - Main Theme - Atsuko Asahi and/or Yasuaki Iwata 43:36  17: El Viento - Genesis - High Sky - Motoi Sakuraba 46:26  18: Magical Chase - TG16 - Waltz of Meditation (part 1) - Hitoshi Sakimoto 48:48  19: Wolverine - NES - Bonus Room - Geoff Follin 51:18  20: Castlevania II - FDS - The Silence of Daylight - Kenichi Matsubara 52:17  21: Final Fantasy IX - PS1 - Esto Gaza - Nobuo Uematsu 53:21  22: Animal Crossing: New Leaf - 3DS - 10pm - Kazumi Totaka 56:47  23: Outro 59:23    Music Block Runtime: 57:43, Total Episode Runtime: 01:05:49    Our Intro and Outro Music is Funky Radio - Dreamcast - BB Rights    If you wish to subscribe to the Nerd Noise Radio - Channel 1 Music block podcast, there are two options:    Option 1: Subscribe right here to the "Nerd Noise Radio Network - All Channels" podcast feed. Feed will include Channels 1, 2, 3, and any future channels not yet planned. 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This week we're talking with Young Adult author and children's librarian Hal to talk about hir new book, vampires, monstrosity, the Old Internet, and the publishing landscape.    Pre-order Fawn's Blood here: https://www.sevenstories.com/books/4753-fawn-s-blood  halschrieve.com  Media mentioned https://www.tumblr.com/librarycards https://www.tumblr.com/gatheringbones  Books/Literature Small changes over long periods of time https://www.uncannymagazine.com/article/small-changes-long-periods-time/ Failure to Comply https://www.featherproof.com/catalog/failure-to-comply-sarah-cavar  Dead Collections https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/678855/dead-collections-by-isaac-fellman/ Carmilla https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmilla Thirst https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/712422/thirst-by-marina-yuszczuk-translated-by-heather-cleary/ Peeps, Scott Westerfeld https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peeps_(novel)  Little F (formerly Little Faggot) https://www.feministpress.org/books-overflow/litte-f Mortal Companion, Patrick Califia https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/620928.Mortal_Companion  The Fist of the Spider Woman https://arsenalpulp.com/Books/F/Fist-of-the-Spider-Woman  Mermaid in Chelsea Creek https://store.mcsweeneys.net/products/mermaid-in-chelsea-creek  Cold, Mariko Tamaki https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250831569/cold/  Read at Your Own Risk https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250323354/readatyourownrisk/  It Better Be Worth the Trip – First gay YA novel (1969) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27ll_Get_There._It_Better_Be_Worth_the_Trip The Outsiders  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Outsiders_(novel) Speak, Laurie Halse Anderson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speak_(Anderson_novel) Looking for Alaska, John Green https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Looking_for_Alaska Books by Raina Telgemeier Books by Svetlana Chmakova Books by Tiffany Jackson Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales https://www.nathanhaleauthor.com/ We Are Palestinian https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/We-Are-Palestinian/Reem-Kassis/9781623717254  These Olive Trees https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/703283/these-olive-trees-by-aya-ghanameh/ Hilwa's Gifts https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/774226/hilwas-gifts-by-safa-suleiman-illustrated-by-anait-semirdzhyan/ Movies Hackers (1995) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113243/ Dracula's Daughter (1936) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0027545/  Nosferatu (2024) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5040012/ Daughters of Darkness (1971) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067690 From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116367/ Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103874 Blade (1998) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120611/ I Am Legend Disney Channel's Zombies https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombies_(2018_film)  Transcript: https://pastecode.io/s/wruy3we6  Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/zzEpV9QEAG

Emergency blood transfusion for Lucy! Dr. Seward and Dr. Van Helsing seek to uncover the cause of Lucy's condition, but simultaneously make her a delicious snack for future vampire visits with the blood they've selected for the transfusion!0:00 - intro3:29 - Dramatic Reading of Dracula Ch. 10 Pt. 125:56 - A (not so) brief discussionDracula by Bram Stoker (1897)https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/345/pg345-images.htmlThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org(Just going to leave this here for another few episodes) Vampiric process for sucking blood: https://voltor.narod.ru/vr/vr01_08.htm#:~:text=Vampires%20prefer%20to%20drink%20blood,the%20surface%20in%20the%20throat.Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music.Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effectsPodcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

In this week's episode, I look at what goes into a successful theme park, and compare it to the process of creating a compelling story. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in the Dragontiarna series at my Payhip store: FALLDRAGON25 The coupon code is valid through September 8, 2025 (please note the shorter expiration date). So if you need a new ebook this fall, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 266 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller and today is August 29th, 2025, and today we are considering if theme parks are like writing. Before we get into this topic, we'll have Coupon of the Week and then a progress update on my current writing projects. This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebooks in the Dragontiarna series at my Payhip store, and that coupon code is FALLDRAGON25. And as always, we'll have the coupon code and links in the show notes for this episode. This coupon code is only valid through September 8, 2025. That's only one week, so if you want to use it, act now. And if you need a new ebook for fall, we have got you covered. Now an update on my current writing projects. I am 63,000 words into Blade of Flames, the first book in my new epic fantasy Blades of Ruin series, and I think 63,000 words puts me about almost two thirds of the way through. I think the book will end up being between 90,000 and 100,000 words, so hopefully we are on track to have that out before the end of September. I'm also 5,000 words into Cloak of Worlds, which will be the 13th book in the Cloak Mage series. And if all goes well, I think that will probably be out in October, towards the end of October, maybe a Halloween book. In audiobook news, recording is still underway for Shield of Power (that will be excellently narrated by Brad Wills); we're coming up on the end of that, so should have some good news on that before too much longer. Recording is underway for Ghost in the Siege, and that will be excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy. So that is where I am at with my current writing and audiobook projects. Some good progress this week. 00:01:53 Main Topic: What Epic Universe Can Teach Us About Creating Memorable Characters Now on to our main topic this week: are theme parks like writing and what theme parks can teach us about creating memorable characters and settings. I have to admit, this is an unusual topic for me because I am not really a theme park person. I have several family members who are interested in the history of Disney Corporation, so I've picked up some through osmosis, but that's essentially it. This topic was suggested by my podcast transcriptionist, and it was an interesting idea, so I thought we would go with it. I don't really know all that much about theme parks. As I mentioned, I'm not really in the target audience and I'm not in the sort of demographic where I would watch, for example, someone's four hour live stream through the latest Disney attraction or whatever. Though I did watch the video that Jenny Nicholson put out last summer about her experience with the Star Wars “hotel”, and I think that was interesting as a piece of essentially documentary journalism depicting a tale of sort of corporate greed and cost cutting and how that can lead to inevitable failure. But that is a bit of a tangent from our main topic, which is whether or not writers can learn anything from theme parks. I did pick up enough through osmosis from the history of Disney to know that in the early days before the Disney Corporation became as sort of corporatized and cost cutting as is now, that when they built a new attraction, the attraction had to be able to tell a story, like there was some sort of a story that needed to be told or an essential narrative that needed to be followed through the layout of the attraction so the guests, if they were paying attention, would be told a story. So apparently the big news in the theme park universe this year is that Universal opened a new theme park called Universal Epic Universe in Florida in May 2025. The park is built on a central hub, which then divides out into five intellectual property based lands like Super Nintendo World with all of the Mario characters. What's interesting is that two of the five lands in the theme park are directly based on content that began as book series, the How to Train Your Island- Isle of Berk (which was originally written by Cressida Cowell) and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and the Ministry of Magic, which was originally written by J.K. Rowling. One other land, The Dark Universe, draws heavily on the Frankenstein story, which was originally written by Mary Shelley (among other creatures like Dracula, who as a character originated in Bram Stoker's novel in the 19th century). Now, what does this have to do with writing? I mean, for most writers, the idea of becoming popular enough that people build theme parks based on your characters is probably a bit unrealistic as a career goal. However, I think there are lessons that can be learned there for writers about holding the interest and compelling readers. All three of the intellectual properties we discussed previously were more often known for their movie adaptations than the books they were originally based upon. But we can learn what makes memorable characters and settings in the book series and how a theme park would draw upon a beloved book series to generate ticket, merchandise, and food sales. I think it is both fair to say and a profound understatement that books, movies, and theme parks are wildly different kinds of art forms. However, the fundamental principles of storytelling, of world building do seem to apply across all three. So let's take a look at some of those principles. Part I: Creating Fictional Worlds Memorably People like distinct and creative worlds that make them feel immersed in something beyond mundane reality, even if that reality is not safe, easy, or pleasant. In all three stories that inspire these theme parks, the main character faces something that no one has before. Harry Potter readers can imagine that they're an owl delivery letter away from arriving at a new school full of friends, magic, and danger. How to Train Your Dragon lets readers soar through the air while rescuing a lovable dragon from a dark fate. Dragon riders are considered to be a special group of people in this world. Frankenstein allows us to imagine a world where humans are powerful enough to have power over life and death itself, though in the grand tradition of science fiction and horror, this always goes horribly wrong. After all, creating an artificial life form did not end particularly well for Victor Frankenstein in the first book. And where this comes into theme parks is that readers want to find a way to be included in the fictional world. In Harry Potter, readers can imagine which house they're sorted into based on personality traits. By choosing a house in the Hogwarts school or magic wands whose components reflect their personalities, they feel more included in the story because they know where they would belong in it. Many, many, many young adult series since then have tried to include some sort of factions or special lands or organizations in their stories for this reason, but it never seems to land quite as well as it did in the Harry Potter series. Though to be honest, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry seems like it would be immediately shut down if any sort of educational authority or ministry of education or department of education ever investigated it because it (laughs) is not a well-run school. In How to Train Your Dragon, dangerous dragons are not only faced, they're befriended and protected. Something frightening becomes a chance to feel powerful and help others. And readers often enjoy reading about dark creatures or villains like Frankenstein's monster because it makes the real world seem more secure or stable by comparison or because they feel like misfits or outcasts and can sympathize with these characters. Now, for writers, specific world building details often are very distinct things that readers remember, sometimes even more than the plot. For myself, that's worked advantageously with several of my different settings where some of the distinct details of the Cloak Games settings or the Half-Elven Thief settings stick in people's minds. For the examples we're talking about here, some readers might remember a biting textbook, a flying broomstick, or what's on the Hogwarts banquet table more than they remember the plots of the individual Harry Potter movies or books. Now for the theme parks, Universal Studios capitalizes on this and makes money by creating merchandise and food items from those moments in the books, and they give visitors an opportunity to buy a nice cold glass of Butterbeer or a t-shirt from their Hogwarts house. And that feels more special than buying a pair of, for example, Mickey Mouse ears because they have a preexisting connection with Harry Potter, and though it's extremely unlikely that any of us will end up owning a theme park, as writers, don't be afraid of adding details like that, very specific details like that to the world building because it does help create a distinctive atmosphere and help the readers connect with the story. Part II: Investing Audiences in Your Characters Now onto part two, investing audiences in your characters. It's a good idea to find a way to make the readers root for your characters. Harry Potter and Toothless the dragon both begin as scrawny, unloved, and unimpressive, but they rise in the face of danger to become brave and important. When characters team up in a structured way, such as Dumbledore's Army or the creation of the Berk Training Academy, it gives the readers a chance to imagine how they could join the main characters and be part of the group. It's also important to remember a character doesn't have to be likable to be memorable, though obviously this often works better for villains. For example, Dolores Umbridge from Harry Potter is a very memorable character, even though she's totally unsympathetic and unlikable because she represents a sort of bureaucratic, pettiness, and evil that we inevitably all have to deal with at some point in our lives, whether in school or dealing with various bureaucracies (whether government or corporate) as we get older. Frankenstein's creature likewise isn't always likable, though he is sympathetic because he didn't ask to be created. His creator mistreated him. He tried to fit into human society and totally failed. So while he does many morally reprehensible things like for example, murdering Victor Frankenstein's bride to be, nonetheless he retains an element of sympathy because if he's a monster, it's because Victor Frankenstein created him to be a monster. Even when his decisions aren't ideal or are quite bad, his loneliness and curiosity are still deeply relatable. Part III: Adapting To Grow With Your Audience Now, Part III, adapting to grow with your audience/adding new characters to an existing world or an interconnected series. Don't be afraid to age up your characters and change them across a series. In Harry Potter and How to Train Your Dragons, the characters age through series and face new and more complex challenges. Watching characters change is a great way to make them feel more lifelike and give them new complexities. I was reminded of that very recently with the publication of Ghost in the Siege, where I believe that is the 34th novel with Caina as the main character. Obviously she has changed and grown quite a bit since that first book all those years ago and some part of the plot was Caina coming to terms with how much she's changed and how much she's changed as a result of what she's had to do to save people she cares about, which is kind of an interesting comparison to the fact that I found it a bit challenging to write the book just because Caina has changed so much from her original start in trying to find a way to write that while remaining true to the character. Given how well the book has been received (thanks, everyone!), I think I might have landed on the mark for that one. If you want to continue in the world and write another series in the world, it's usually a good idea to include some carryover characters between the series. I've done that a lot with Frostborn, Sevenfold Sword, Dragontiarna, Dragonskull, and Shield War, where some characters continue over between the series. In the theme park, for example, in the Dark Universe, Dr. Victoria Frankenstein continues the work of her ancestor, Victor Frankenstein. That can also help to remind readers why they like the series so much by bringing back favorite characters. Returning to favorite locations in the series is a way to keep fans engaged, as long as it makes sense or fits the story. Give your books emotionally satisfying, not necessarily happy conclusions. Give them a chance to say goodbye to characters in places they've come to care about. Remember, the ending doesn't have to be happy. It doesn't have to be sad. It can be a bit of both. But what is important above all else is that the ending provides emotional resolution to the emotional conflicts and stakes raised within the story. Anything else and the readers will feel cheated. And now the conclusion. Fortunately, your readers won't have to wait in line for two hours to experience your characters the way that Epic Universe visitors must. But it's a testament to strong writing that people are willing to pay very large sums of money to do that, especially in Florida where the heat and the extreme humidity are constant, especially in summer. It's proof that well-developed settings, memorable characters, and immersive plots are important to readers and go a long way. Although you and I will probably not ever be theme park owners and I do not plan to ever go to Florida and go to Epic Universe, you can learn from how they build and maintain the relationship between their intellectual properties and their paying guests. Remember that you want compelling characters, a good story, and a satisfying conclusion. So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.  

“Nosferatu” (F.W. Murnau, 1922) es una de las obras maestras del cine y una de las películas de terror más influyentes de la historia. Fue una versión no autorizada de la novela “Drácula”, de Bram Stoker. Un clásico rodeado de leyendas que redefinió el mito vampírico, y que Diego Olmos (“Batman en Barcelona”) ha adaptado al cómic “Nosferatu. una sinfonía del horror (Planeta Cómic)”.Escuchar audio

La historia del cine de vampiros es extensa y rica, con películas que van desde adaptaciones de la novela "Drácula" de Bram Stoker hasta interpretaciones modernas y creativas del mito. Las primeras películas, como "Nosferatu" de 1922 y la versión de 1931 de Tod Browning, establecieron la imagen clásica del vampiro como una criatura terrorífica y sobrenatural. A lo largo de los años, el género ha evolucionado, explorando diferentes aspectos de la existencia vampírica, desde la tragedia y la melancolía hasta la acción y el romance. Sumate a escucharnos en esta primera parte para saber todo sobre estos magníficos seres y su participación en el séptimo arte. Acompaña @cinedesdelabutaca

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Sink your teeth into a slew of vampire movies from 1922 through 2025 that may or may not suck with returning movie lovers Chris Holmes and Michael Stewart (Save for Half podcast, Found in the Ruins podcast), plus we chew a bit on Stoker's Dracula novel. From England to Transylvania to Germany to Italy to Spain to Japan and beyond… those bloodsuckers are everywhere!! Which vampire flicks made us their thrall? One flick's surprise armadillo never fails to amuse Shane. Chris objects to amazingly cool armor in Dracula movies. What astoundingly fantastic Funko Pop does Shane own?? A surprising clash of opinions on The Lost Boys and Near Dark. We have crossed oceans of time just to bring you this episode. Shane Plays Geek Talk Episode #285 - 8/29/2025 Like what you hear? Support Shane Plays Geek Talk on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/shaneplays Listen to the Shane Plays Geek Talk podcast on YouTube, SoundCloud, iTunes, Google Play Music, Amazon Music, Podbean and Stitcher (and other fine, fine podcast directories). Hey, you! Yeah, you! Buy cool stuff, support Shane Plays Geek Talk with these affiliate links! Humble Bundle https://www.humblebundle.com?partner=shaneplays DriveThruRPG.com https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse.php?affiliate_id=488512 SHOW NOTES Holmes Basic D&D, John Eric Holmes & Edgar Rice Burroughs with Chris Holmes – Episode 267 – 5/12/2023 https://shaneplays.com/holmes-basic-dnd-john-eric-holmes-edgar-rice-burroughs-with-chris-holmes-podcast/ Zombie Movies with Chris Holmes and Mike Stewart – Episode 277 – 7/22/2024 https://shaneplays.com/zombie-movies-with-chris-holmes-mike-stewart-podcast/  Surreal Cinema with Clements & Holmes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LcpVM55HQA  Vampire Movies Discussed in this Episode:Nosferatu (1922) Dracula (1931) Dracula's Daughter El Vampiro Horror of Dracula  Dracula, Prince of Darkness  The Vampire and the Ballerina The Vampire Doll Count Dracula (1970) Count Yorga, Vampire House of Dark Shadows Blacula The Night Stalker Captain Kronos-Vampire Hunter Bram Stoker's Dracula (1974) Blood for Dracula Night of the Walking Dead Dracula (1979)  Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) Salem's Lot (1979) The Hunger Fright Night (1985) The Lost Boys Near Dark  Buffy the Vampire Slayer *Briefly mentioned Buffy TV series * Briefly mentioned Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) Interview with the Vampire Blade Blade 2 Shadow of the Vampire Thirty Days of Night Let the Right One In A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night Boys From County Hell The Last Voyage of the Demeter Nosferatu (2024) Sinners Dungeons and Desktops: The History of Computer Role-Playing Games 2nd Edition Shane's book! Co-authored with Matt Barton of Matt Chat https://www.amazon.com/Dungeons-Desktops-History-Computer-Role-Playing/dp/1138574643/

As autumn descends, I wanted to face a classic symbol in British and European folklore - the black dogWe start in East Anglia, England, with perhaps the most famous of all shadow hounds: Black Shuck, who makes an appearance in St Mary's church of Bungay in 1577, storms to raise havoc. And a reading drawn from Ghosts and Witches by Wentworth + Ayrton, 1991, on the Galleytrot and Shuck.Before facing:The Barghest of Yorkshire, accompanied by rattling chains, may have inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula's transformation into an enormous black dog in Whitby.Yeth Hounds (Devon)Whisht Hounds (Devon/Dartmoor)Richard Cabell's Hounds (Dartmoor) widely considered a major inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles.The Devil's Dandy Dogs (Cornwall): A terrifying hunt led by Satan himself.The Wish Hounds or Witch Hounds of SussexThe Church Grim, a guardian spirit that appears as a large black dogAnd The Moddey Dhoo of the Isle of Man: Meaning "black dog" in Manx, this giant shaggy-haired dog that haunted Peel Castle And we finish with readings of The Moddey Doo or the Black Dog of Peel Castle from Manx Fairy Tales by Sophia Morrison, 1911 and The Book of Were-Wolves by Sabine Baring-Gould, 1865. And accounts of witch wolves from Estonia.These are just a few of the countless legends of black dogs, wolves and hounds. Do drop me a message if you would like to share your own favourites! Happy SeptemberSarah X

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! 3ª y última parte del monográfico sobre Drácula dividido en 3 volúmenes, en el que analizaremos en profundidad todo lo que está relacionado con el legendario vampiro de vampiros. Ahondaremos en la figura de Vlad Tepes, voivoda de Valaquia que recibió varios nombres, entre ellos el de Empalador. Un siniestro personaje real que aterrorizó a los enemigos de su patria y a aquellos que vivían bajo sus estrictos principios. Con Gonzalo Pérez Sarro, autor del ensayo ¡Drácula Vive! conoceremos al hombre que inspiró el mito. No dejaremos de lado la interesante vida que llevó el creador del conde más infausto que ha conocido la literatura universal, Bram Stoker, un individuo que se verá reflejado en nuestro espejo de la mano del director de la revista Visiones de la Antigüedad, nuestro colaborador y amigo Miguel Ángel Maca. Tras esto, nos sumergiremos de lleno en el terror con la voz de nuestra voz en off oficial, Juanma Criado, que ha dramatizado para nosotros el inicio original de la novela, que posteriormente fue descartado por el autor cuando decidió apartarse del estilo novelado habitual, para darle a la historia un formato epistolar. Al morir Bram Stoker, ese principio eliminado del libro, se publicó en forma de relato corto titulado El Invitado de Drácula. Más adelante llegará el momento de analizar a conciencia el libro en sí. Drácula, la más grande e influyente novela de vampiros que se ha escrito jamás. Un clásico no sólo del terror, sino de la literatura global, sobre el que no olvidaremos aportar todos los datos que tienen que ver con la investigación que realizó Stoker para documentarse al respecto, así como detalles de la elaboración del mismo, argumento exclusivo nunca llevado a las versiones cinematográficas y anécdotas desconocidas que tienen que ver con esta fascinante historia. Nuestro compañero Kurtz, responsable de la más recomendable web sobre Star Wars en español, Lores of the Sith, se encargará de ofreceros este particular dossier, acompañado del director del programa. Finalmente, llegará la hora de revisar las adaptaciones cinematográficas más destacables que se han basado en la historia que nos narró Bram Stoker. Desde el expresionista Max Shreck hasta el cambiante Gary Oldman, pasado por el repeinado gentleman Bela Lugosi y sin olvidar la altísima figura de poderosa voz de Christopher Lee; condes Drácula todos ellos de diferente talante y condición, productos inevitables de su respectiva época. Junto al director del programa Expediente FDM, Carlos Ruiz, y el ya citado Miguel Ángel Maca, el responsable de La Órbita De Endor mantendrá una afable charla sobre las mejores películas basadas en el personaje que nos ocupa. Se tocarán cuestiones filosóficas y plantearán leyendas urbanas que surgieron del rodaje y vidas de los protagonistas de estos films, donde nos toparemos con sociedades secretas, testamentos extraños, adicciones, mitos y relaciones infaustas. No lo dudes, éste es el monográfico de monográficos en torno a la figura de Drácula. Nunca volverás a ver al conde transilvano de la misma forma. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Monográfico sobre Drácula dividido en 3 volúmenes, en el que analizaremos en profundidad todo lo que está relacionado con el legendario vampiro de vampiros. Ahondaremos en la figura de Vlad Tepes, voivoda de Valaquia que recibió varios nombres, entre ellos el de Empalador. Un siniestro personaje real que aterrorizó a los enemigos de su patria y a aquellos que vivían bajo sus estrictos principios. Con Gonzalo Pérez Sarro, autor del ensayo ¡Drácula Vive! conoceremos al hombre que inspiró el mito. No dejaremos de lado la interesante vida que llevó el creador del conde más infausto que ha conocido la literatura universal, Bram Stoker, un individuo que se verá reflejado en nuestro espejo de la mano del director de la revista Visiones de la Antigüedad, nuestro colaborador y amigo Miguel Ángel Maca. Tras esto, nos sumergiremos de lleno en el terror con la voz de nuestra voz en off oficial, Juanma Criado, que ha dramatizado para nosotros el inicio original de la novela, que posteriormente fue descartado por el autor cuando decidió apartarse del estilo novelado habitual, para darle a la historia un formato epistolar. Al morir Bram Stoker, ese principio eliminado del libro, se publicó en forma de relato corto titulado El Invitado de Drácula. Más adelante llegará el momento de analizar a conciencia el libro en sí. Drácula, la más grande e influyente novela de vampiros que se ha escrito jamás. Un clásico no sólo del terror, sino de la literatura global, sobre el que no olvidaremos aportar todos los datos que tienen que ver con la investigación que realizó Stoker para documentarse al respecto, así como detalles de la elaboración del mismo, argumento exclusivo nunca llevado a las versiones cinematográficas y anécdotas desconocidas que tienen que ver con esta fascinante historia. Nuestro compañero Kurtz, responsable de la más recomendable web sobre Star Wars en español, Lores of the Sith, se encargará de ofreceros este particular dossier, acompañado del director del programa. Finalmente, llegará la hora de revisar las adaptaciones cinematográficas más destacables que se han basado en la historia que nos narró Bram Stoker. Desde el expresionista Max Shreck hasta el cambiante Gary Oldman, pasado por el repeinado gentleman Bela Lugosi y sin olvidar la altísima figura de poderosa voz de Christopher Lee; condes Drácula todos ellos de diferente talante y condición, productos inevitables de su respectiva época. Junto al director del programa Expediente FDM, Carlos Ruiz, y el ya citado Miguel Ángel Maca, el responsable de La Órbita De Endor mantendrá una afable charla sobre las mejores películas basadas en el personaje que nos ocupa. Se tocarán cuestiones filosóficas y plantearán leyendas urbanas que surgieron del rodaje y vidas de los protagonistas de estos films, donde nos toparemos con sociedades secretas, testamentos extraños, adicciones, mitos y relaciones infaustas. No lo dudes, éste es el monográfico de monográficos en torno a la figura de Drácula. Nunca volverás a ver al conde transilvano de la misma forma. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Segunda parte del monográfico sobre Drácula dividido en 3 volúmenes, en el que analizaremos en profundidad todo lo que está relacionado con el legendario vampiro de vampiros. Ahondaremos en la figura de Vlad Tepes, voivoda de Valaquia que recibió varios nombres, entre ellos el de Empalador. Un siniestro personaje real que aterrorizó a los enemigos de su patria y a aquellos que vivían bajo sus estrictos principios. Con Gonzalo Pérez Sarro, autor del ensayo ¡Drácula Vive! conoceremos al hombre que inspiró el mito. No dejaremos de lado la interesante vida que llevó el creador del conde más infausto que ha conocido la literatura universal, Bram Stoker, un individuo que se verá reflejado en nuestro espejo de la mano del director de la revista Visiones de la Antigüedad, nuestro colaborador y amigo Miguel Ángel Maca. Tras esto, nos sumergiremos de lleno en el terror con la voz de nuestra voz en off oficial, Juanma Criado, que ha dramatizado para nosotros el inicio original de la novela, que posteriormente fue descartado por el autor cuando decidió apartarse del estilo novelado habitual, para darle a la historia un formato epistolar. Al morir Bram Stoker, ese principio eliminado del libro, se publicó en forma de relato corto titulado El Invitado de Drácula. Más adelante llegará el momento de analizar a conciencia el libro en sí. Drácula, la más grande e influyente novela de vampiros que se ha escrito jamás. Un clásico no sólo del terror, sino de la literatura global, sobre el que no olvidaremos aportar todos los datos que tienen que ver con la investigación que realizó Stoker para documentarse al respecto, así como detalles de la elaboración del mismo, argumento exclusivo nunca llevado a las versiones cinematográficas y anécdotas desconocidas que tienen que ver con esta fascinante historia. Nuestro compañero Kurtz, responsable de la más recomendable web sobre Star Wars en español, Lores of the Sith, se encargará de ofreceros este particular dossier, acompañado del director del programa. Finalmente, llegará la hora de revisar las adaptaciones cinematográficas más destacables que se han basado en la historia que nos narró Bram Stoker. Desde el expresionista Max Shreck hasta el cambiante Gary Oldman, pasado por el repeinado gentleman Bela Lugosi y sin olvidar la altísima figura de poderosa voz de Christopher Lee; condes Drácula todos ellos de diferente talante y condición, productos inevitables de su respectiva época. Junto al director del programa Expediente FDM, Carlos Ruiz, y el ya citado Miguel Ángel Maca, el responsable de La Órbita De Endor mantendrá una afable charla sobre las mejores películas basadas en el personaje que nos ocupa. Se tocarán cuestiones filosóficas y plantearán leyendas urbanas que surgieron del rodaje y vidas de los protagonistas de estos films, donde nos toparemos con sociedades secretas, testamentos extraños, adicciones, mitos y relaciones infaustas. No lo dudes, éste es el monográfico de monográficos en torno a la figura de Drácula. Nunca volverás a ver al conde transilvano de la misma forma. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Originally envisioned as a vampire dominatrix with a dungeon to torture and feed on men, 1936's Dracula's Daughter underwent a radical reinvention to accommodate a more sensitive Production Code.  Gloria Holden's daughter is a more thoughtful, melancholy blood sucker, trying in vain to turn her back on her vampiric roots.  The only character from the original to make it into the sequel is Van Helsing (Von Helsing in this version).  Bela Lugosi was meant to reprise his role but moved on after the film's production was delayed several times.   Dan and Vicky discuss the sequel, it's place in the Universal horror pantheon and it's much talked about lesbian themes.  They also cover alot of recently seen movies and TV including Eddington, The Home, Together, 2025's I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Warner's Batwoman (the Ruby Rose year).  Our socials:  hotdatepod.com FB:  Hot Date Podcast Twitter: @HotDate726 Insta:  hotdatepod

From the director who brought you The Godfather Trilogy, Bram Stoker's Dracula, and Megalopolis, comes a movie made for... well... nobody really... I mean we don't even know if Jack is made for kids only, adults only, or both. Either way, Jeff, Stuart and Brian had a blast talking about the rise and fall of one of Hollywood's most famous/infamous directors.

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with guest Dacre Stoker as we talk about his Great Uncle Bram Stoker. We talk about Dracula and his upcoming trip to Castle Dracula in Romania that you can join him on that trip. Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider subscribing to me on Patreon…

All quiet on the Westenra front? Or is Lucy hiding someone from us? A dutch doctor is hired by Lucy's fiancé to investigate. Renfield goes back to eating flies. Phil discusses the vampire subconscious inhabiting its victims.0:00 - intro2:18 - Dramatic Reading of Dracula Ch. 9 Pt. 225:54 - A (not so) brief discussionDracula by Bram Stoker (1897)https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/345/pg345-images.htmlThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org(Just going to leave this here for another few episodes) Vampiric process for sucking blood: https://voltor.narod.ru/vr/vr01_08.htm#:~:text=Vampires%20prefer%20to%20drink%20blood,the%20surface%20in%20the%20throat.Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music.Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effectsPodcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

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Intro Cassilda y la araña Cordelia. 🕷🕸 Hemos recuperado este inquietante relato del maestro Robert Bloch, y le hemos dado nueva vida en Historias para ser leídas. 'El muerto viviente', Robert Bloch, un relato de vampiros publicado en el año 1967 en Sanguinarius. Ya de joven publicó relatos en revistas pulp, y elaboró fanzines sobre ciencia ficción. Formó parte del círculo de admiradores de H.P. Lovecraft, con quien se carteaba y por el que fue muy influenciado en una primera época, si bien desarrolló posteriormente un estilo muy propio. Trabajó como guionista cinematográfico y también como adaptador de sus propias novelas, siendo ejemplo famoso la adaptación de Psicosis, que sería dirigida por Hitchcock. Logró numerosos premios a su labor literaria, como el Hugo y el Bram Stoker. Fue presidente de la Asociación de Escritores de Misterio de América. Su producción se compone de numerosísimos relatos cortos y novelas. Cultivó los géneros de la fantasía, terror y ciencia ficción. PODCAST creados por OLGA PARAÍSO 🚀Historias para ser Leídas https://go.ivoox.com/sq/583108 ☕Un beso en la taza https://go.ivoox.com/sq/583108 y en YouTube. 🛑BIO Olga Paraíso: https://instabio.cc/Hleidas 🌛Ya está disponible el formulario para reservar tu caja de las 13 Lunas 🕯 Dentro no solo hay objetos. Es una correspondencia sellada con sombra, tinta y silencio. Dentro encontrarás oráculos que no responden a cualquiera, inciensos que recuerdan a lugares que no has pisado, aromas oscuros que laten como una herida antigua, joyas que podrían haber dormido siglos bajo llave, ilustraciones creadas para una mirada que no teme, grimorios para quién se atreva a escribir en ellos. Y palabras que Vera dejó escritas… para quien se atreva a leerlas. 1. 🌑 Luna Oscura. Aquí empieza el olvido. Aquí empieza la memoria. 2. 🌒 Creciente tímida. El eco aún no sabe que es voz. 3. 🌓 Mitad revelada. La verdad se asoma con miedo. 4. 🌔 Luz velada. Los susurros ya tienen nombre. RESERVADA 5. 🌕 Luna plena. El latido carmesí que despierta a los condenados. RESERVADA 6. 🌖 Declive lento. El alma ya no lucha por quedarse. 7. 🌗 Media herida. Mitad sombra, mitad esperanza. RESERVADA 8. 🌘 Creciente inversa. El recuerdo se deshace como humo. 9. 🌑 Reinicio velado. En el abismo también florece algo. RESERVADA 10. 🌒 Sombras que germinan. No todo lo que duerme está muerto. 11. 🌓 Fragmentos reunidos. Una historia más antigua que el tiempo. 12. 🌔 Vera murmura. Te estaba esperando. RESERVADA 13. 🌕 La última caja. Pero no el último suspiro. RESERVADA Puedes reservar la tuya aquí: https://historiasparaserleidas.wordpress.com/13-lunas/ Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

En “La verdad sobre Drácula” conoceremos la historia de la magnífica novela de Bram Stoker y la vida del príncipe Vlad el Empalador, quien inspiró el personaje de Drácula. Desde la primera edición de la novela en 1897, se ha convertido en un clásico que ha sido adaptado decenas de veces al cine y fue la precursora del género vampiresco.

The Gateway Podcast – Dacre Stoker – Dracula Files Date: August 12, 2025 Episode: 89 Discussion: Dracula Files About Dacre: Dacre Stoker is the great grand-nephew of Bram Stoker and the New York Times and International best-selling co-author of Dracula the Un-Dead (2009), and Dracul (2018). Dacre is also the co-editor of The Lost Journal of Bram Stoker: The Dublin Years (2012). He has published Stoker on Stoker Dracula Revealed (2022) a companion book to his informative audio visual presentations. In 2022 Dacre and Robert Eighteen Bisang published Dracula Annotated for the 125th Anniversary, a culmination of years of research, this version includes many of the passages edited out of the final Dracula typescript, including the first three chapters and the original ending. Dacre and Chris McAuley have created the StokerVerse which as the name implies the range was originally inspired by the works of Bram Stoker. With a series of novels, comics, audio dramas, video, tabletop and RPG games published, The StokerVerse is becoming known as one of the leading brands in the Horror genre Dacre is a native of Montreal, Canada, he taught Physical Education and Sciences for twenty-two years, in both Canada and the U.S. He has participated in the sport of Modern Pentathlon as an athlete and a coach at the international and Olympic levels for Canada for 12 years. Dacre has consulted and appeared in recent film documentaries about vampires in literature and popular culture. The Real Vampire Files (2010 History Channel), The Tillinghast Nightmare, (2014 Historical Haunts), Secrets of the Dead (2015 PBS), Mysteries at the Museum, (2017 Travel Channel) Legend Hunter (2019 Travel Channel) American Vampires (2022 Fox Nation). Dacre currently hosts tours to Dublin Ireland, Whitby England, and Cruden Bay Scotland, to visit places where Bram Stoker lived, was educated, worked, researched, and wrote Dracula. He has been leading groups to Transylvania over the past 10 years to explore both the life and times of the historic Vlad Dracula III and also the locations where Bram Stoker set his famous novel. BOOKS: Dracula the Un Dead Dutton 2009 Bram Stoker's Lost Journal The Dublin Years Robson Press 2012 Stoker on Stoker Dracula Revealed Telos 2022 Dracul Putnam 2018 Slains Castle Secret History Hellbound 2022 The Virgins Embrace Graphic Novel AUK 2021 Dracula's Bedlam Graphic Novel AUK 2022 Dracula The Return, The Cult of the White Worm Scratch Comix 2023 Dracula Annotated for 125th Anniversary Hellbound 202 Website: www.dacrestoker.com Host: CL Thomas C.L. Thomas travels widely every year as a fine arts photographer and writer exploring various afterlife research, OBEs, metaphysics, folklore, and lectures at events. C.L. does "Spirit" art on request. She is the author of the haunting memoir "Dancing with Demons" and the acclaimed historical-fiction novel “Speaking to Shadows”. C.L. is the creator and host of The Gateway Podcast & Small Town Tales Podcast. She has written many articles and maintains a blog on legends, folklore magic, and paranormal stories. Currently, she resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her beloved Golden Retriever and Maine Coon cat. www.clthomas.org Follow CL on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cl.thomas.428549/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_cl_thomas/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clthomas

This week, down in the slimy, ever-squirming blackness of the BRIG, we have the Bram Stoker and Shirley Jackson Award nominated author of such acclaimed horror as Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, Kill Your Darling, Stay on the Line, What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters and much much more… he's two parts Vonnegut, one part Ellison… and like nine more parts tornado made of crazed weasels... it's Clay McLeod Chapman! Snag your copy of ACQUIRED TASTE at your local bookseller or from one of our favorites! And keep up with all things CLAY on his official website! ----------------------------------------Retro Ridoctopus is:• Parasite Steve (read)• 8-Bit Alchemy (listen) • Coopster Gold (join) • Nintenjoe (subscribe)----------------------------------------All original heavy metal music by Enchanted Exile

Welcome back to The Film Library, a Kanopy podcast where we dig into cinematic oddities, unforgettable characters, and genre gems that deserve a second look—no film degree required.  This week, hosts Kristy Puchko (Entertainment Editor at Mashable) and Jeff Rauseo (film lover, movie marathoner, and lifelong believer that the truth is out there) face off in a genre showdown between monsters that crawl from the shadows and visitors from beyond the stars. Join them as they explore everything from creature features that wreak havoc on cities to alien tales that challenge our understanding of humanity, it's a battle of the bizarre.  Kristy unleashes a trio of monster tales that span from gothic romance and grotesque transformations to a giant river-dwelling creature that terrorizes a city. Meanwhile, Jeff takes us on a journey through alien encounters, from low-budget splatterfests and existential comedies to a linguistically rich first-contact drama that asks what it really means to communicate.  Whether you're into monster mayhem or visitors from beyond the stars, this episode is packed with thrills, chills, and a few laughs along the way.  So grab your popcorn, dim the lights, and let the genre games begin.    Follow Kristy on Instagram @thekristypuchko and Letterboxd @kristypuchko.       Follow Jeff on Instagram, TikTok, and Letterboxd @jeffrauseo.       Follow Kanopy on Letterboxd to see the full episode list.   Stream the films we mention for free at kanopy.com with a library card or university ID from a participating institution.      Episode Highlights  00:30 — Godzilla vs. Xenomorphs?  Kristy and Jeff open with a hypothetical showdown between two cinematic icons—and use it to kick off their picks for the ultimate monster and alien movies.  02:00 — The Host (2006)  Kristy praises Bong Joon-ho's terrifying river beast and the political subtext behind this modern Korean monster classic.  05:30 — Arrival (2016)  Jeff shares why Denis Villeneuve's emotional, linguistics-driven alien drama might be the quietest, most powerful invasion film ever made.  09:00 — Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)  Kristy revisits Coppola's lush, sensual take on the vampire myth—and makes a case for why this Dracula might be the scariest and sexiest of them all.  13:00 — I'm Totally Fine (2022)  Jeff spotlights this underseen indie about grief, healing, and alien imposters—with a heartfelt performance from Jillian Bell.  17:10 — Trollhunter (2010)  Kristy celebrates the Norwegian found-footage thriller that mixes mythology, mockumentary, and monster-hunting mayhem.  24:15 — Bad Taste (1987)  Jeff goes full cult-classic with Peter Jackson's splatter-filled alien debut—a DIY gorefest where extraterrestrials harvest humans for fast food. 

Natasha Kermani is a director whose work includes Imitation Girl, Lucky, and V/H/S/85. Her latest feature, Abraham's Boys, is an atmospheric, emotionally grounded take on Dracula and Van Helsing, adapted from Joe Hill's short story.The film explores the lives of Van Helsing's sons, reframing familiar gothic mythologies through a new lens and examining the cost of obsession, legacy, and belief systems passed from parent to child. Abraham's Boys blends Western aesthetics, intimate drama, and horror mythology to create something quietly powerful — and wholly its own. Available to rent on VOD and coming soon to Shudder.In this episode, Natasha dives deep into the making of the film — from crafting a new visual language with her longtime DP Julia Swain, to working with horses and period locations, to adapting well-known material without undermining its origins. She also discusses the unpredictable nature of building a directing career, the importance of collaboration, and what it means to make films that ask questions instead of offering easy answers.On today's episode of The Nick Taylor Horror Show, here — without further ado — is Natasha Kermani.Key TakeawaysLA is the New LA.While many productions chase tax incentives out of state or overseas, Natasha shot Abraham's Boys in California—and reaped the benefits. An experienced LA crew made traditionally tricky elements—horses, children, and stunts—run smoothly. Her stunt coordinator even lived nearby on a ranch, with a horse-wrangler wife ready to step in. Local crews weren't learning on the job; they brought deep expertise, period-accurate resources, and an efficient workflow that protected high-risk days. In a time when LA has been nearly abandoned for cheaper pastures, the city's seasoned talent pool has become a niche advantage for those who stay.Test, Test, Test — Early and with Your Actual Actors. Natasha didn't just test lenses in a vacuum—she brought one of her lead actresses in costume for full camera tests. Seeing the lead actor's face under various lighting setups, with period wardrobe and the chosen LUTs, gave a true preview of the film's look. The process revealed not just what worked, but what didn't, allowing for informed, confident decisions before day one of shooting. Testing with real elements—actors, costumes, lighting—ensures you're dialing in the visuals of your movie, not a theoretical version of it.Prioritize Mental Health and Self-Kindness. Natasha reminds filmmakers that this industry is uniquely high-stakes, unpredictable, and expensive—and that sustaining creativity under those conditions is exhausting. Her advice: extend the same grace to yourself that you show others. Hustle culture can make rest feel like indulgence, but in a business this volatile, breaks and self-care aren't luxuries—they're survival tools. Replenishing your energy isn't stepping back from your career; it's what allows you to keep pushing it forward.Show NotesMovies DiscussedAbraham's BoysImitation GirlLuckyV/H/S/85Dracula (1931)Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)Annabelle: CreationDeadwoodBoschBooks & Stories20th Century Ghosts by Joe HillDracula by Bram StokerPeople & ResourcesJoe Hill (author)Julia Swain (DP)Jessie Rowland (AD)Dalton Simmons (stunt coordinator)Tim Wu (producer)Travis Tips (DP of Imitation Girl)LocationsBig Sky Movie Ranch (Simi...

Episode 574 - Lawrence C. Connolly - Science fiction, fantasy, and horrorAbout the authorLawrence C. Connolly's books include the collections "This Way to Egress," whose titular tale of psychological horror was adapted for the Mick Garris film "Nightmare Cinema"; and the Bram-Stoker-nominated "Voices," which features Connolly's best stories from The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Twilight Zone, Year's Best Horror, and other top magazines and anthologies of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. A third collection, "Visions," was praised by Publishers Weekly for featuring an eclectic mix of “entertaining and satisfying” SF.His novels include the eco-thrillers "Veins," "Vipers," and "Vortex." World Fantasy Award winner T. E. D. Klein called "Veins" "a crime thriller as intense and fast-moving as a Tarantino movie."This fall, Caezik Science Fiction will release his new novel "Minute-Men: Execute & Run," a globetrotting adventure that combines elements of military science fiction, gaming, and medical suspense in a thrilling reinvention of the superhero genre. He is collaborating with brother Christopher Connolly and Academy Award-winning producer Jonathan Sanger to develop a feature film based on "Execute & Run."https://lawrencecconnolly.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

Julian, Madeline, and Emilio wrap up their cycle of Musicians on Film by diving into the filmography of Tom Waits, once dubbed a "performer, singer, actor, magician, spirit guide, changeling" by the great Neil Young. Joined by Madeline's dad Richard, the trio kick off the conversation by discussing Waits' starring role in Jim Jarmusch's "Down By Law", and ponder the similarities between his character Zack and his well-known boozy troubadour persona. The group then pivots to Francis Ford Coppola's campy classic "Bram Stoker's Dracula", and agree that Waits' interpretation of R. M. Renfield is the necessary constant in such a sprawling film. And although our subject only appears in one of the six vignettes that make up Joel and Ethan Coen's "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs", the conversation would not be complete without taking the time to appreciate Waits' magnetism as the prospector in "All Gold Canyon".Subscribe to Richard's Substack for pieces on politics, satire, anger, and more at substack.com/@mcmongrelIf you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice. This really helps us find new listeners and continue to grow!Follow us on IG and TikTok @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian at julian_barthold and Madeline at patronessofcats

Jonathan and Mina tie the knot…around Jonathan's “Dracula Castle” notebook. Dr. Seward hatches a plan for his special patient, Renfield. Phil pits Seward v Renfield and Mina v Lucy as to who is the crazier person in their respective dealings.0:00 - intro2:03 - Dramatic Reading of Dracula Ch. 9 Pt. 117:29 - A (not so) brief discussionDracula by Bram Stoker (1897)https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/345/pg345-images.htmlThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org(Just going to leave this here for another few episodes) Vampiric process for sucking blood: https://voltor.narod.ru/vr/vr01_08.htm#:~:text=Vampires%20prefer%20to%20drink%20blood,the%20surface%20in%20the%20throat.Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music.Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effectsPodcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

In 1996, Francis Ford Coppola needed the money. He was coming off a run of films that included The Godfather Part III, Bram Stoker's Dracula, and Jack.  His critical and box office results were at a career nadir. So he agreed to direct an adaptation of the John Grisham bestseller 'The Rainmaker' for Paramount.  He wouldn't direct another film for 10 years.  And he'd make only four more, including the epic disaster 'Megalopolis'. Curious then that 'The Rainmaker' is a superlative example of a courtroom thriller, a  big-business-versus-the-little-guy movie that features fantastic performances from a large cast of total pros; a film that deserves to be considered among Coppola's best, and maybe a film whose constraints brought out the best in a filmmaker not know for personal or professional restraint.

George Noory, author Maria Schmidt and Dacre Stoker, the great grandnephew of famed author Bram Stoker who created the character of the vampire Dracula, discuss the history of vampires in literature and pop culture, if it's possible Dracula could have been a real person, and people who live their lives believing they are actually vampires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the TV/Movie Rewind Podcast, Matt & Todd get reanimated and rearmed with Universal Soldier—Roland Emmerich's 1992 sci-fi action flick that boldly blends high-octane combat with Frankenstein, war crimes, and plenty of roundhouse kicks. Starring: • Jean-Claude Van Damme as “LUC, SAD!” Luc Deveraux, a memory-wiped near-automaton as confused about what he is as he is about who he is. • Dolph Lundgren as “ANDREW, MAD!” Sgt. Andrew Scott, a completely unhinged maniac with a necklace made of ears and probably loves Casualties of War for all the wrong reasons. • Ally Walker as Veronica Roberts, a journalist just trying to do her job and not get murdered by government cyborgs. • Whit Bissell Award winners Jerry Orbach (as Dr. Gregor) and Robert Trebor (as the motel owner), plus genre favorites Ed O'Ross and Leon Rippy. This is great early-90s action: • Government conspiracies • Secret military programs • And a plot that could be described as RoboCop meets First Blood with a dash of Short Circuit if Johnny 5 had been developed by Cyberdyne Systems. • Van Damme kicks people. Lundgren screams about betrayal. There's a diner fight, a farm showdown, and a final battle that ends with a hay baler and some light existential horror.Despite 5 sequels, this one is often forgotten in the larger pool of muscley-action films. For one, Van Damme's box-office draw was waning, and it could be said that this kind of action film a dying genre in 1992, especially with Die Hard a few years earlier establishing a new action archetype.Lastly, at least in America alone, 1992 would be dominated by other classics such as:Disney's Aladdin, Academy Award Winning Unforgiven, Basic Instinct, Reservoir Dogs, A Few Good Men, Francis Ford Coppola's Bram Stoker's Dracula, Batman Returns, and The Bodyguard, to name a few. This one had an up-hill battle for your memory, so we're giving it another look. You should too!Follow Matt:Matt has over 100+ lists on LetterboxdYou can reach out on Bluesky: @MovieMattSirois On Facebook terrible movies often find him even under the alias Marcus at ⁠⁠⁠Movie Asylum of the Weird, Bad and Wonderful.Follow who we follow:⁠⁠⁠Once Upon a Geek⁠⁠⁠ and  ⁠⁠⁠The Fade Out Podcast⁠

Dracula may never stay dead, but his film incarnations sure evolve—or devolve—across decades. In this episode, Kyle Olson guides Pete Wright, Kynan Dias, and Tommy Metz III through three flavors of Dracula: Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), Dracula 2000, and Dracula Untold.They dig into Coppola's sweaty gothic melodrama, where Oldman chews the scenery and Keanu Reeves gets chewed out. Then it's on to Dracula 2000, where Gerard Butler's vampire has some serious history, and finally Dracula Untold, where Luke Evans broods his way through a Marvel-ified antihero origin story.The team debates: Is Dracula sexy? Is he even supposed to be? Is he best as a metaphor for carnal desire, theological vengeance, or medieval honor? And what happens when you declaw the monster in hopes of building a cinematic universe?Kyle signs off with a legacy worthy of the Count himself, and Tommy reveals next month's theme: rug-pulling horror films with Barbarian, Strange Darling, and the legendary British TV special Ghostwatch.Film SundriesThe List on LetterboxdWatch the movies discussed:Bram Stoker's Dracula: Apple • Amazon • LetterboxdDracula 2000: Apple • Amazon • LetterboxdDracula Untold: Apple • Amazon • LetterboxdThe Drac Pack (00:00) - Welcome to Sitting in the Dark (08:41) - Bram Stoker's Dracula (34:41) - Dracula 2000 (50:36) - Dracula Untold (01:09:11) - The Drac Pack (01:15:44) - But Kyle promised immortality! (01:17:42) - Coming Attractions Learn how to support our show and The Next Reel's family of film podcasts by becoming a member. It's just $5 monthly or $55 annually. Learn more here.Follow the other podcasts in The Next Reel's family of film podcasts:Cinema Scope: Bridging Genres, Subgenres, and MovementsThe Film BoardMovies We LikeThe Next Reel Film PodcastJoin the conversation with movie lovers from around the world in our Discord community!Here's where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdPeteKyleTommyKynanWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!You can buy our movie-related apparel, stickers, mugs and more from our MERCH PAGE.Or buy or rent movies we've discussed on the show from our WATCH PAGE.Or buy books, plays, etc. that was the source for movies we've discussed on the show from our ORIGINALS PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

ICYMI: Hour Two of ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – Regular guest contributor & Associate Director of Communications for VIZIO, Chris Woolsey joining the program with the latest offerings from VIZIO's ‘Watch Free+' including “Fantasy Adventure for Free” with ‘Bram Stoker's Dracula' (1992), ‘Reign of Fire' (2002) and ‘Sucker Punch' (2011) & “Free Thrillers” with ‘The Game' (1997), ‘Blue Ruin' (2013) and ‘Pi' (1998).PLUS - Disney Legend Bill Farmer (voice of Goofy and Pluto for nearly 30 years), and Bret Iwan (the fourth person EVER to voice Mickey Mouse) join the program to introduce “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+”...Airing Mondays at 9am ET/PT, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ offers preschoolers and their families all new adventures with Mickey, Minnie and their pals - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

ICYMI: ‘Later, with Mo'Kelly' Presents – Regular guest contributor & Associate Director of Communications for VIZIO, Chris Woolsey joining the program with the latest offerings from VIZIO's ‘Watch Free+' including “Fantasy Adventure for Free” with ‘Bram Stoker's Dracula' (1992), ‘Reign of Fire' (2002) and ‘Sucker Punch' (2011) & “Free Thrillers” with ‘The Game' (1997), ‘Blue Ruin' (2013) and ‘Pi' (1998) - on KFI AM 640…Live everywhere on the iHeartRadio app & YouTube @MrMoKelly

Jonathan has been found! Lucy's health is improving. Mental health patient, Renfield, escapes! Phil looks into cures for vampire bites.0:00 - intro3:10 - Dramatic Reading of Dracula Ch. 8 Pt. 2 Ep. 23923:38 - A (not so) brief discussionDracula by Bram Stoker (1897)https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/345/pg345-images.htmlThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.orgAI-Generated Vampire Treatment Options: https://www.quora.com/What-should-you-do-if-bitten-by-a-vampire(Just going to leave this here for another few episodes) Vampiric process for sucking blood: https://voltor.narod.ru/vr/vr01_08.htm#:~:text=Vampires%20prefer%20to%20drink%20blood,the%20surface%20in%20the%20throat.Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music.Credit to https://www.soundjay.com/ for the sound effectsPodcast Photo P/C: https://www.pexels.com/@luan-oosthuizen-823430/collections/

Darkness Radio presents: Halloween Dream: Having A Halloween Party in Dracula's Castle With His Relatives with Researcher/Author/Filmmaker, Dacre Stoker! Bram Stoker's Dracula is one of the most successful novels in history. The tale of the evil Count has thrilled and fascinated people since its publication in 1897. The novel has never been out of print and has been translated into thirty languages and sold in over a hundred and twenty countries worldwide. Count Dracula is now regarded as one of the most famous fictional characters in history. Bram Stoker based Dracula's castle on Bran Castle in Romania, a place he never got to visit in life, but his Great Grandnephew, Author, Dacre Stoker has put boots on the ground many times where Bram hasn't... and now, through Mysterious Adventures Tours, you can join him and experience the adventures straight out of the pages out of the book! Dacre Stoker Joins Darkness Radio today to outline the amazing trip that Mysterious Adventures Tours has lined up for 12 days over this Halloween season!  He talks about his experiences in Hoia Baciu Forest, Poenari Fortress, and Bran Castle! Sign up to go with Dacre Stoker and Mysterious Universe Tours to Romania here:  https://mysteriousadventurestours.com/tour-item/draculas-haunted-halloween-romania-tour/ Want to attend JUST Dracula's Vampire Ball at Bran Castle? Click this link to find out how: https://mysteriousadventurestours.com/tour-item/draculas-vampire-ball-at-bran-castle-a-private-halloween-experience/ Find out more about Dacre Stoker here:  http://dacrestoker.com/about/ Make sure you update your Darkness Radio Apple Apps! and subscribe to the Darkness Radio You Tube page:  https://www.youtube.com/@DRTimDennis There are VERY FEW tickets remaining for the Pawtographs For Pooches event at the Palmer House Hotel in Sauk Centre. MN..  Get your Tickets NOW and help us raise money for the Tri-County Humane Society of St. Cloud!  Get your Tix HERE:  http://pawtographsforpooches.com/ #paranormal #supernatural #paranormalpodcasts #darknessradio #timdennis #dracula #vampires #bramstoker #fatherofdracula #dacrestoker #romania #mysteriousadventurestours #mariaschmidt #vladtheimplaer #brancastle #hoiabaciuforest #poenarifortress  #iuliahasdeucastle #blackchurch #jilavaprison #transylvania #secondsight #Dracul 

Darkness Radio presents: Halloween Dream: Having A Halloween Party in Dracula's Castle With His Relatives with Researcher/Author/Filmmaker, Dacre Stoker! Bram Stoker's Dracula is one of the most successful novels in history. The tale of the evil Count has thrilled and fascinated people since its publication in 1897. The novel has never been out of print and has been translated into thirty languages and sold in over a hundred and twenty countries worldwide. Count Dracula is now regarded as one of the most famous fictional characters in history. Bram Stoker based Dracula's castle on Bran Castle in Romania, a place he never got to visit in life, but his Great Grandnephew, Author, Dacre Stoker has put boots on the ground many times where Bram hasn't... and now, through Mysterious Adventures Tours, you can join him and experience the adventures straight out of the pages out of the book! Dacre Stoker Joins Darkness Radio today to outline the amazing trip that Mysterious Adventures Tours has lined up for 12 days over this Halloween season!  He talks about his experiences in Hoia Baciu Forest, Poenari Fortress, and Bran Castle! Sign up to go with Dacre Stoker and Mysterious Universe Tours to Romania here:  https://mysteriousadventurestours.com/tour-item/draculas-haunted-halloween-romania-tour/ Want to attend JUST Dracula's Vampire Ball at Bran Castle? Click this link to find out how: https://mysteriousadventurestours.com/tour-item/draculas-vampire-ball-at-bran-castle-a-private-halloween-experience/ Find out more about Dacre Stoker here:  http://dacrestoker.com/about/ Make sure you update your Darkness Radio Apple Apps! and subscribe to the Darkness Radio You Tube page:  https://www.youtube.com/@DRTimDennis There are VERY FEW tickets remaining for the Pawtographs For Pooches event at the Palmer House Hotel in Sauk Centre. MN..  Get your Tickets NOW and help us raise money for the Tri-County Humane Society of St. Cloud!  Get your Tix HERE:  http://pawtographsforpooches.com/ #paranormal #supernatural #paranormalpodcasts #darknessradio #timdennis #dracula #vampires #bramstoker #fatherofdracula #dacrestoker #romania #mysteriousadventurestours #mariaschmidt #vladtheimplaer #brancastle #hoiabaciuforest #poenarifortress  #iuliahasdeucastle #blackchurch #jilavaprison #transylvania #secondsight #Dracul 

We have another special interview for you today for a feature film that's in theaters exclusively as of 7/11/25.ABRAHAM'S BOYS: A DRACULA STORY tells a tale of the aftermath of the ordeal from Bram Stoker's classic horror tale. It focuses on survivors Abraham Van Helsing (Titus Welliver) and Mina Harker (Jocelin Donahue) as they struggle to move on from the fearful torment they barely survived. The story is mostly seen through the eyes of their two sons, Max and Rudy (Brady Hepner and Judah Mackey) as they begin to question what it was that once plagued their parents and whether or not it is truly gone.Reed sits down with the writer and director of Abraham's Boys, Natasha Kermani, to discuss the perspective of adapting Joe Hill's short story and the ways in which we must all come to terms with the monsters that won't let us go. We hope you'll check out the film in theaters and we hope you enjoy this special interview!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Darkness Radio presents Beyond Mothman: Chasing Cryptids in Point Pleasant & More with Paranormal Investigator/Author, Dave Spinks! In the early 2000s, Dave Spinks set out on a quest to uncover the truth behind one of America's most infamous legends—the Mothman of Point Pleasant. What began as a deep dive into the chilling sightings of the 1960s quickly turned into something far more unsettling. With each visit to the area, he peeled back layers of mystery, revealing an eerie web of supernatural occurrences that stretched far beyond the Mothman itself. For two decades the deeper this native West Virginian dug, the stranger the stories became—whispers of banshees wailing in the night, shadowy cryptids lurking in the forests, UFOs lighting up the sky, and even the presence of witches practicing ancient rites. But this wasn't just folklore. Spinks himself experienced bizarre phenomena, documenting an overwhelming amount of paranormal evidence that suggested Point Pleasant was a true hotbed of the unknown.  Dave joins Darkness Radio today to talk about this new book, about his adventures with David Weatherly and Serenity Jenny chasing down Mothman stories, Men In Black, Banshee hauntings, Occult activity, and much much more!  Get your copy of Beyond Mothman here: https://bit.ly/4eHpgpO Find out more about Dave here:  https://www.davespinkspi.com/ Get Dave's music here:  https://www.davespinkspi.com/ghost_in_the_machine_music Want the Halloween experience of a lifetime? Travel with the Great Grandnephew of Bram Stoker to Dracula's Castle and many other historical haunts in Romania this Halloween season!  Spread your payments out and Use the code "darkness" for a discount! Click this link for more information! https://mysteriousadventurestours.com/halloween-tours/ There are new and different (and really cool) items all the time in the Darkness Radio Online store at our website! . check out the Darkness Radio Store!   https://www.darknessradioshow.com/store/ #paranormal  #supernatural  #metaphysical  #paranormalpodcasts  #darknessradio  #timdennis #davespinks #thewestvirginiadogman  #ghosts  #spirits  #apparitions #evp #hauntings #hauntedhouses #paranormaltv #ghostnation #ghosthunters #paranormaldrama #discoveryplus #haunteddolls  #demons #Aliens  #UFO #UAP #Extraterrestrials  #Alienspaceships  #disclosure #shadowpeople  #Cryptids #Cryptozoology #bigfoot #sasquatch #yeti  #abominablesnowman #ogopogo #lochnessmonster #chupacabra #beastofbrayroad #mothman #Satanists  #conspiracytheory  #neardeatheexperience 

On this fresh from the grave episode we celebrate 16 years of DEATH BY DVD.Founded in July of 2009, Death By DVD has produced hundreds of episodes in the 16 years of its existence and to celebrate our 16th anniversary we have a special announcement to make concerning the fate and future of this very show.If you're reading this I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support. Death By DVD has almost existed for 2 solid decades and I truly hope you click play and hear what we have to say.Thank you for choosing Death. DEATH BY DVD FOREVER. FOREVER DEATH BY DVD. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Don't forget, Death By DVD has its very own all original audio drama voiced almost entirely by Death By DVD!DEATH BY DVD PRESENTS : WHO SHOT HANK?The first of its kind, (On this show, at least) an all original narrative audio drama exploring the murder of this shows very host, HANK THE WORLDS GREATEST! Explore WHO SHOT HANK, starting with the MURDER! A Death By DVD New Year Mystery WHO SHOT HANK : PART ONE WHO SHOT HANK : PART TWO WHO SHOT HANK : PART THREE WHO SHOT HANK : PART FOUR WHO SHOT HANK PART 5 : THE BEGINNING OF THE ENDWHO SHOT HANK PART 6 THE FINALE : EXEUNT OMNES Whoah, you're still here?  Check out the official YOUTUBE of Death By DVD and see our brand new program, TRAILER PARK! The greatest movie trailer compilation of all time. Tap here to visit our YOUTUBE or copy and paste the link below : https://www.youtube.com/@DeathByDVD ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★