Film critic and horror aficionado Dede Crimmins (That Shelf, Rue Morgue) is back to help Adam introduce Nate to Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992) and its Simpsons parody in “Treehouse of Horror IV” (S5E5). Will they gush over Francis Ford Coppola’s bloody visual feast, or will his overly loyal adaptation leave them cold?

Also in this episode:

• The origin story of this film from Coppola’s time as a drama camp counselor

• Can the scenery chewing of Gary Oldman and Anthony Hopkins allow us to forgive Keanu Reeves’ flat performance?

• Coppola and his magician of a son Roman show how style over substance isn’t always a bad thing

• Are movies that call for Tom Waits (or his lookalikes) a sub-genre?

Plus, check out our show notes for a complete list of Simpsons references, double feature suggestions, and further reading.

Next time, filmmaker and podcaster Devan Scott joins the podcast to discussAll the President’s Men and “Sideshow Bob Roberts” (S6E5) just in time for the scariest day of all—election day in America.

For more of Dede Crimmins’ film reviews, check out her profile on Muck Rack or follow her on Twitter/X at @dedecrim.

And a special thanks to Bill Watterson (not that Bill Watterson) for the updated typography in our album art this week!

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