February 02, 2026

135. Count Dracula (1970) with Murray Leeder

1 hour 11 minutes

[14x5] He's back! Yes, Dracula, but also... Christopher Lee! Spanish filmmaker Jesús Franco made a more faithful version of Bram Stoker's story in 1970's Count Dracula, with the Hammer legend returning to the role with a distinguished moustache...

And making his third appearance on the show is the Assistant Lecturer in Film & English at the University of Alberta, Murray Leeder...

🎙️ The Lineup

Hosts: ⁠Hugh McStay⁠ & ⁠Dan Owen

Guest: ⁠Murray Leeder

Editor: Hugh McStay⁠

"One of my race crossed the Danube and destroyed the Turkish host. Though sometimes beaten back he came again and again, then at the end he came again, for he alone could triumph. This was a Dracula indeed." — Count Dracula

❤️ Support the Show

If you love our Dracula coverage, here's how you can help us grow:

Review: Subscribe & leave a 5* rating on your podcast platform.

Donate: Buy us a coffee on ⁠Ko-fi⁠.

Perks: Join the ⁠Bite Club⁠ for exclusive rewards.

Read: Our Bloodletter & subscribe for inbox delivery.

Follow: Our ⁠social media⁠ accounts.

We are a proud member of the Film Stories podcast network.

🙏 Credits

Theme Music: ⁠Nela Ruiz⁠⁠

Artwork: ⁠Dan Owen⁠⁠ (episodes) & ⁠Keshav⁠⁠ (podcast)

Music & Sounds: ⁠Epidemic Sound⁠