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Jan 2025
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Weirdhouse Cinema: Dracula (1931)

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In this episode of Weirdhouse Cinema, Rob and Joe discuss the iconic 1931 Universal Pictures adaptation of “Dracula,” directed by Tod Browning and starring Bela Lugosi in his most iconic performance.

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