Ep. 113 - The True Inspirations Behind Dracula & The Film’s Iconic Costumes

<p>In this episode, Genevieve will do a deep dive into Bram Stoker’s notes, interviews and musings about the inspiration behind his vampiric creation, Dracula, and then she will discuss the inspiration behind some of the most iconic costume designs in film history: Eiko Ishioka’s richly inspired, deeply symbolic costumes for Francis Ford Coppola’s film, Bram Stoker’s Dracula. </p><p>Thank you to today’s sponsor!</p><p><strong>Try the original M4 skincare from Alloy. Visit </strong><a href="https://myalloy.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>myalloy.com</strong></a><strong> and use code VICTORIAN for 20% off your first order!</strong></p><p>The Death of Edgar Allan Poe on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6cN9GliPUAMDtC7cifE9sh?si=a4f1ec842f7d4b51" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Spotify</a> and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-death-of-edgar-allan-poe/id6811412312" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Apple Podcasts</a></p><p>The Death of Edgar Allan Poe <a href="https://www.patreon.com/collection/2378078?view=condensed" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Patreon Collection</a></p><p>Subscribe to the <a href="https://myvictoriannightmare.myflodesk.com/myukzmys04" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Newsletter</a>!</p><p>Subscribe to the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/cw/MyVictorianNightmare/membership" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Patreon or ad-free listening</a>!</p><p>Help yourself to <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/my-victorian-nightmare/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">MVN Merch</a>!</p><p>Genevieve’s book, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/myvictoriannightmare/shop" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Where to Begin – Eclectic Witchcraft for Beginners</a></p><p>Today’s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddch2Z9jty9/?stkn=MWJwbXNidzVsMWhicw==" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Instagram Post</a></p><p>References:</p><p>https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/whitby-abbey/history-and-stories/dracula/?source=science20.com</p><p>https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/feb/08/dracula-was-not-from-exeter-insists-bram-stoker-descendant</p><p>https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jun/06/bram-stokers-dracula-inspired-by-writings-of-maverick-scotswoman</p><p>https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/21l-310-bestsellers-out-for-the-count-fall-2018/pages/readings/dracula-notes/</p><p>https://www.nationalgeograph