{"id":18902,"date":"2012-10-10T13:00:57","date_gmt":"2012-10-10T13:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.classic-monsters.com\/shop\/?post_type=product&p=18902"},"modified":"2020-07-29T16:23:12","modified_gmt":"2020-07-29T16:23:12","slug":"son-of-dracula-1943-ultimate-guide-signed-hardback","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.classic-monsters.com\/shop\/product\/son-of-dracula-1943-ultimate-guide-signed-hardback\/","title":{"rendered":"Son of Dracula 1943 Ultimate Guide Signed Hardback"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Son of Dracula<\/em> 1943 Ultimate Guide Hardback is the collector\u2019s edition of this guide, in a strictly limited edition hardcover format –\u00a0only 30 in the world<\/em>\u00a0– and signed and numbered by the authors with a FREE exclusive Son of Dracula<\/em>\u00a01943 art print!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The Son of Dracula<\/em> 1943 Ultimate Guide Signed Hardback is a lavish celebration of Universal\u2019s vampire sequel, capturing the air of mystery and danger that defines the movie.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Despite the success of 1931\u2019s Dracula<\/em>, it would take Universal some twelve years to return in earnest to the monster who had kick-started the horror genre and when it arrived, Son of Dracula<\/em> confounded expectations. By transplanting the story of the undead bloodsucker to the sultry swamps of Louisiana, screenwriter Curt Siodmak crafted a story that, directed by his brother Robert, was by no means a retread of the original.<\/p>\n

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Packed with themes of jealousy and betrayal, and underpinned by a feeling of supernatural dread, Son of Dracula<\/em> boasts a powerful performance from Lon Chaney as the Hungarian Count Alucard, casting an eerie spell over a new cast of co-stars that includes Louise Allbritton, Robert Paige and Evelyn Ankers. Why has Katherine suddenly betrayed her beau Frank? Who will be the first to unravel Alucard\u2019s true identity? What price can you put on immortality? Our signed Son of Dracula<\/em> Ultimate Guide Hardback explores the ideas this fascinating and oft-overlooked movie raises.<\/p>\n

This sumptuous hardcover guide to Son of Dracula<\/em> leads you through the mystery surrounding the Dark Oaks plantation in style. Full colour printing gives every meticulously restored still a richness you won\u2019t find elsewhere, while compelling articles bring each twist and turn of the movie\u2019s story – behind the scenes as well as on camera – to life. You\u2019ll gain a fresh appreciation of this jaunt into a very different kind of southern gothic cinema, with every step accompanied by stunning imagery, posters and lobby cards to awaken nostalgia and chills alike.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere in our Son of Dracula<\/em>\u00a0hardback movie guide, biographies offer a deeper understanding of the people who brought this moody masterpiece to life, from Lon Chaney\u2019s portrayal of Alucard – a performance that cemented his place as Universal\u2019s second-generation monster idol – to the rest of the cast as well as the crew who worked behind the scenes. Each page is packed with information, presented in the accessible and engaging style that\u2019s the hallmark of Classic Monsters. No fan of Son of Dracula<\/em>, or of Universal horror movies as a genre, should miss the myriad facts packed into this luxurious movie guide.<\/p>\n

Though often sidelined in favour of the mittelEuropean instalments in Universal\u2019s monster cycle, Son of Dracula<\/em> is in fact a haunting and memorable piece of motion picture history. Combining romantic drama with mysticism and a very real sense of danger thanks to Lon Chaney\u2019s intimidating presence, it\u2019s a unique movie experience that warrants greater recognition. Within our signed hardcover guide, Son of Dracula<\/em> receives the attention its sinister tale deserves, and every page offers further insight into a movie no fan should miss.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s something emerging from the swamp, and a strange shadow has fallen over Dark Oaks, so don\u2019t worry about going to the station just yet – there\u2019s a murder to solve, and our full colour hardback Ultimate Guide to Son of Dracula<\/em> is the perfect place to start.<\/p>\n

Collectors please note: the art print included with this product is different from the one accompanying the softback.<\/em><\/p>\n

Prefer the softback version? Check it out here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n