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Vultural
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A few reviews . . (film or TV)
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2-Dec-2024, 6:18 PM

Bram Stoker Agus Dracula - 2011 - 6/10

Documentary focusing on Stoker’s Irish upbringing, influences, peers.
While Henry Irving is discussed, this is more Érie-centric.
The Wilde’s are given prominence, including the fact that Stoker “took” Oscar’s first love.
Stoker, embraced by neither Ireland nor England, considered himself an in-betweener or liminal writer.
The different point of view is especially compelling.
Likewise, Transylvania as substitute for Ireland. Folktales include Abhartach and graveyard ghosts.
Most of this is in Irish, make sure there are subtitles.
Stoker fans, an essential watch.