David J. Skal discusses his book, “Hollywood Gothic.” He begins by talking about the different depictions and looks of the character Count Dracula. Skal describes Bram Stoker’s decision to name the character Dracula, and how Stoker decided to set the story in Transylvania. He describes how vampire fiction had been written before Stoker by many authors including the poet Lord Byron. Skal discusses the sexual undertones in vampire stories and how they relate back to female empowerment in the Victorian era. He ends the interview by describing the legacy of Count Dracula, and the continuing rise of vampire fiction in popular culture today.
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Betacam tape: Excerpt of show with Martinson interviewing David J. Skal before the break and Michael Levine after the break.
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