Full Size Authentic Casket

Full Size Authentic Casket



For Dracula, Draculina, any vampire or vampira this deluxe casket with a wooden sub frame is one any vampire can rest in peace. Deluxe details such as compressed corrugated walls, blue/gray felt covering, and real handrails make this casket ready for the undead. Elegant vampires will appreciate the included satin linings and pillow. Measures approximately 81" long x 22" wide x 28" high.

Cult of Dracula: You Drool for Drac

The Independent has a great article on the story of Dracula, its historical inspirations, and the cult of Dracula in pop culture:
Yo, sucker: Cult Dracula
The article is in response to a re-release of the horror film at the Cannes Film Festival with additional bite.

"The Cannes Film Festival last night got its teeth into a re-release of the classic Hammer version of Bram Stoker's work - complete with scenes judged too gory for audiences in 1958. Ed Caesar and Arifa Akbar report on the premiere, while John Walsh profiles the men who will be forever associated with the vampire count."

The article mentions historical points of interest to Dracula fans including: Vlad the Impaler, The Inspiration For Dracula; Bram Stoker, the author we all owe our devotion to; Nosferatu, The German Dracula; Bela Lugosi, The Hollywood Dracula; Christopher Lee, The Hammer Dracula; and more recent George Hamilton IV, The Comic Dracula, in 'Love At First Bite;" and Gary Oldman, The Francis Ford Coppola Dracula.
Frankly, I think subtle piques of the imagination are better than gore.

Drac's Castle is owned by who??

There's been debate about who's the rightful owner of Bran Castle in Transylvania (Dracula's Castle) since the medieval castle had been confiscated by a communist regime in 1948.

"Culture Minister Adrian Iorgulescu said the castle was legally returned last year to heirs of Princess Ileana, its last owner. He noted that it was approved by the Justice Ministry and a national agency for returning confiscated assets."[source]

It's all well and good that the gothic castle returns to the heirs of Romanian Royals, but how did it get into the hands of a New York-based architect?

Everyone hopes that the castle will become a tourist attraction based upon its medieval splendor but care should be taken lest a couple of New York-based architects get caught into the greedy web of New York-based developers like Louis R. Cappelli. He makes building proposals and then goes way beyond the original proposals/contracts--some people compare him to "Vlad the Impaler" at a glimpse of his gigantic skyscrapers that seem to impale the sky. It would be a shame to trade a beautiful medieval castle for a cluster of modern skyscrapers regardless of who owns the property.

Ohhh to live in Dracula's Castle! It's For Sale

'Dracula' castle for sale - Europe - MSNBC.com:

"BUCHAREST, Romania - The family that owns a Transylvanian castle famous for its connections to the 15th century medieval ruler who inspired 'Dracula' said Wednesday it wants to sell the fortress to local authorities for $78 million."

A spooky ambience has been imparted to the Castle because of its association with "Vlad the Impaler" but the castle has been owned by the Habsburg family.

Culture Minister Adrian Iorgulescu believes the asking price to be over priced.

So will the castle become a theme park? It is hoped the the historic nature of the castle will be preserved.

Singing Vampire Head

Here's your Chance to be serenaded by Dracula

Singing Vampire Head