5/26/2007

Our “Dracula MAY-hem”- the full month of May featuring Dracula flicks from the Universal vault- concludes this evening with a jam-packed full house- the “House of Dracula!” This was intended as a sequel to the equally jam-packed “House of Frankenstein” (watch for that one on Sven this fall!)-and, in fact, there are a few continuity connections…as well as some that are ignored! This film features the slim and trim Dracula, as played by the great John Carradine. It also has a very cool “transition” from bat to human form. Unlike last week, in “Son of Dracula”-this Drac doesn’t turn into vapor-he’s strictly a bat guy. He shows up at the clinic of Dr. Edelmann, who is experimenting with an exotic plant that can be used to make actual bone malleable to change bone structure problems without surgery (you’ll see how that plays into the plot later in the film.) Dracula wants the doctor to see if his vampirism has a physical cause, and if it can be cured. He doesn’t seem overly sincere about it- especially when he starts putting his vampiric moves on the doctor’s pretty blonde assistant! Nonetheless, the doctor devises a plan of treatment- meanwhile, who shows up, looking for the doc’s help with HIS problem? None other than Larry Talbot- the tragic character who trudges in misery through countless Universal horror films- despondent because the full moon turns him into- the Wolf Man! Then- after a moment of conflict- the doctor and Larry stumble upon the seemingly inert body of –the Frankenstein Monster! It’s only a matter of time before the question of whether to revive the undying monster or not is examined- but, we wouldn’t have much of a movie if they decided it wasn’t a good idea, now, would we?! “House of Dracula” is a true monster mash- which is why we decided to dedicate it to the memory of the recently deceased Bobby “Boris” Pickett. If you can remember your excitement, as a kid, to have found a movie with the three top Universal monsters in it- then I know you’re going to want to tune in. Plus, we’ve got a special bit on “Celebrity Blood Cells’ that I think you’re going to enjoy. This is a great way to wind up our “Dracula MAY-hem”…and, be watching during the summer for more new Sven shows with films from the Universal horror library!

There will be some other Sven surprises coming during the summer as well- and we’ll tip you off to them right here. So- meet me at the “House of Dracula” tonight! (Be glad it’s not the House of Pancakes…the syrup tends to stain Drac’s cape…)