
There are thousands of Dracula adaptations… but this one was never meant to be found. In 2014, a literary scholar unearthed a bizarre discovery: a 1901 Icelandic edition of Dracula that wasn't a translation at all. It was a completely different novel—with new characters, altered plotlines, and darker, more overt political themes. He translated and published it under the title Powers of Darkness. B... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | a year ago |
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DRACULA GOES TO THE MOVIES Season Two concludes with Dracula's journey from page and stage to the silver screen, beginning with a mysterious Hungarian film that predates Nosferatu and has been lost for more than a century.
Iris Ichishita and Dacre ... more
Season Two pulls back the curtain on Bram Stoker's theatrical life and the possibility that Powers of Darkness began as an early, stage-inspired version of Dracula.
Iris Ichishita and Dacre Stoker welcome Hollywood editor and The Vampire's Castle c... more
Season Two delves into the secret societies, sinister rituals, and Victorian conspiracies that may have inspired the mysterious alternate Dracula, Powers of Darkness. What if the Count wasn't acting alone, but commanded a secret society with ambition... more
Season Two travels to Transylvania to uncover the folklore that helped shape Dracula. Iris Ichishita and Dacre Stoker welcome Transylvanian-born tour guide and practicing Wiccan Nora Vintila. She traces back Bram Stoker's fascination with the writing... more
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Epic need more
Didn’t get into the differences in the versions as much as I hoped. She described an award winning translator as a “bored mercenary housewife”. Why?
An engaging show, especially at first, but as it goes on, it runs out of steam. Still, as a fan of Dracula and Stoker, there are interesting questions. This probably could have been four episodes—maybe 3 would have been better.
Ok way to kill time I guess, but mostly it’s just an attempt to create content out of a failed investigation.
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Exploring lesser-known narratives forms the crux of this podcast, as it examines the lost Icelandic edition of Dracula titled 'Powers of Darkness.' With a focus on its origins, new character introductions, and darker political themes, each episode features discussions with scholars and authors who analyze the interplay between adaptation, authorship, and literary history. Unique elements include insights into copyright conflicts, academic rivalries, and the investigation of victimology within Dracula adaptations, all unraveling a rich tapestry of literary exploration that highlights both historical significance and contemporary relevance.
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