EP 78: It Only Hurts When I Laugh

Vampires and man-made monsters are usually the subject of horror movies, but what happens when they're used for comedic purposes? Are the characters and situations sturdy enough to support humor?

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These are the questions with which Jeff and Richard wrestle in the latest meeting of the Classic Horrors Club when they discuss Uncle Was a Vampire (1959) and Young Frankenstein (1974.) One is a true classic and one... is a movie. (That's meant to be funny; Young Frankenstein is really good!)

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And that was meant to be funny, too. Do you get it? Comedy is subjective and you may not appreciate it, but there's bound to be something in these two films (and the podcast) to tickle your funny bone.

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Songs:

Dracula Cha Cha by Bruno Martino from the 1959 album, The Great Successes of Bruno Martino

Puttin' on the Ritz by Gene Wilder and Peter Boyle from the 1974 film, Young Frankenstein

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Eternal Thanks to:

Alistair Hughes

Young Frankenstein: the Story of the Making of the Film from Black Dog & Leventhan (2016)

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