Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995) - BEHIND THE SCENES/INTERVIEWS

The following clips presented from this video are taken from a DVD from Germany, titled 'Mel Brook's Dracula-Tot Aber Glucklich'. The purpose of this video is for educational purposes only, by showing behind the scenes footage from the film and interviews from the lead actor and director. I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THESE CLIPS.
I had to do a research report on classic monsters and I chose to write on Bram Stoker's Dracula and Mel Brooks' Dracula, wanting to get the perspective from a serious toned film to a comedic toned film. The DVD releases for Bram Stoker's Dracula had plenty of interviews and behind the scenes footage, but all the DVDs I could find for Mel Brooks' Dracula didn't have anything. Just a commentary throughout the movie, which was great but not enough for a report. So I had to do some digging around, from going to the Margaret Herrick Library to look at unpublished stills, to contacting Warner Bros. and BrooksFilms Limited. I even got to contact one of the actresses from the film, Darla Haun, who played the brunette vampire, and she was kind enough to answer some questions. Finally, I looked online and found a German DVD of the film. I switched my laptop to read Region 2 DVDs and I was able to get the scenes I was looking for. It wasn;t much, but it was what I needed. Hopefully somewhere out these, there's more footage to be found, but I'll save that for another day. I really hope at some point that they release like an anniversary Blu Ray for this film because it is one of my favorites from Mel Brooks. And hopefully they add a ton of special features and behind the scenes clips, because the US DVDs that we have hardly contain any. (Sorry if the audio isn't in sync at some parts of the video!)
Cast as shown in video:
Leslie Nielsen - Dracula
Peter MacNicol - Renfield
Mel Brooks - Professor Van Helsing
Amy Yasbeck - Mina
Lysette Anthony - Lucy
Steven Weber - Harker
Darla Haun - Brunette Vampire
Karen Roe - Blonde Vampire
Harvey Korman - Dr. Seward
#DraculaDeadandLovingIt #MelBrooks #LeslieNielsen

[@filmstudenthiernan4870]

FUN LITTLE FACT: During this research I was able to get in contact with Darla Haun, the brunette vampire during the bed scene with Renfield, and she told me that the bit where the vampire brides "float" away was done with skateboards attached to a wired pulley system. There was a bit of a problem where her skateboard kept hitting something that prevented her from "floating" and she fell off a few times, until they found out it was just a pebble that kept getting in the way. The vampire brides with Renfield is one of my favorite bits from this movie and I really wish they would've added some bloopers from this scene to the DVD! For now, we can just hope for a Blu Ray release, or someone who worked on the film could post some photos.

[@mohdshahh4230]

Hye ..where is the blond vampire Karen roe right now?are she still active in acting now and She active in social media or not ??

[@filmstudenthiernan4870]

@@mohdshahh4230 I don't know what happened to Karen Roe. She seemed to drop off the grid after her last acting gig in 'The Corporate Ladder'. I have tried looking for her on the internet and social media, but unfortunately whenever you type in her name you get pictures of a character from 'One Tree Hill', who coincidentally has the exact same name as the actress who plays the blonde vampire in this movie, so that makes it harder to find her. My guess is "Karen Roe" was a stage name and she stopped using it after she quit acting or she got married and had her last name changed. Wherever she is, I hope she is doing well. If you're interested to see what other shows she was in aside from this movie, check out these links: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKapeYGkrMxmbac kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXuQmmmtbriAfJI kzbin.info/www/bejne/nne1kp-we7Jpp8k

[@Rikimaru0523]

I always wondered how they did the floaty/glide bit. I figured something along those lines, but a skateboard? Ah well. Cheap and it worked. Its the simplest things that work best.

[@ivandovranic5834]

Aye l figured out they're actually rolling on something beneath those skirts. Still funny to know it was a skateboard haha

[@jherazob]

This *IS* a fun fact!

[@hollowjack8711]

Rest in peace Leslie Nielsen. You and your humour are sorely missed.

[@Sandlot1992]

I wish they kept this as a bonus feature on the DVD itself! R.I.P. Leslie Nielsen

[@JO-kp6lk]

Nielsen and Brooks were very generous with their time. This was a fun movie to watch. Leslie Nielsen was always funny. Early in his career he could scare the liver out of you as a ruthless Bad Guy. Later, when he found his acting Funnybone, it was off the wall hilarity. Also, Peter McNichol is over the top funny as Renfield. He and Harvey Korman together are painfully funny.

[@paperwall4364]

This footage is like a priceless artifact

[@musicalmagpie741]

I love his description of the “victimised Dracula”. Whether he was being serious or not, I don’t know, but it’s exactly how Christopher Lee described playing Dracula - you have to make him sympathetic and the horror sorts it’s self out. Two very intelligent men, comedy or Hammer!!

[@hilarywilkes7853]

Leslie was a national treasure! Love this so much. I miss him!

[@malytheson]

The best mel brooks movie in my opinion and it’s no were to be found

[@roadwarrior144]

Mel Brooks is a national treasure!!!

[@lisahagerman1587]

No matter how many times I watch this...it's always the first time!!!!

[@louisborselio8608]

It's hard to believe Leslie Nielsen spent most of his career as a serious actor before turning to comedy.

[@MichaelBrown-zd1zk]

I never tired of Leslie Nielsen’s deadpan comedy, and I always looked forward to any new movie with him in it. I will miss him. May he Rest In Peace.

[@notthatdigusted7468]

He's been dead since 2010.

[@MichaelBrown-zd1zk]

@@notthatdigusted7468 From your reply it appears that you are incapable of reading and comprehending words that have been written. Then there is the more accurate possibility that you are one pickle short of a full jar, and simply wish to antagonize.

[@notthatdigusted7468]

@@MichaelBrown-zd1zk Your MAMA.

[@notthatdigusted7468]

You Mama is incapable of reading and comprehending words when she has sex with every man she meets. 🤣

[@willn8664]

@@notthatdigusted7468 You're not on the spectrum, you ARE the spectrum......

[@TheTsar1918]

I wish they had had this on the DVD as a bonus feature.

[@garcia207]

The mirror dance scene is freaking hilarious. I watched that scene before this video and I’m still chuckling over it.

[@Yorgos2007]

The guy should have asked how it was taken. How did they do the trick that the vampire actually had no reflection

[@Jacobcoleyray]

I miss Mel Brooks’s movies

[@lpl433]

Me too!

[@winterfell_forever]

I miss Mel Brooke's "good" movies... This aint it. 😋

[@Jacobcoleyray]

winterfell_forever Yes. Silly movies are great! 😌

[@roadtonowherefilms]

Thankyou for uploading this, I adore this film and think it is Brooks most underrated.

[@mjfreaklove]

RIP Leslie!!!I'll never forget you!!!

[@willn8664]

Mel Brooks and Leslie Nielsen are 2 of the best when it comes to slapstick comedies.

[@charlottegranger1449]

Renfield is my favorite in this. His voice his humor he made the film. Peter Macnicol is a great actor in this.

[@annic7995]

3:33 RIP Leslie Nielsen! We love you and miss you! I kan't believe he's gone!

[@AtomHeartBat]

What a wonderful person he must have been.

[@SagiVTamer7287]

In 2008, I watched this movie for the very first time on TV and wanted to see it again. So, one year later, 2009, I just ordered the DVD from USA and purchased it. However, when I checked the entire content, other than the film, I felt like the audio commentaries from the DVD and the trailer were still not enough to me. As I'm just watching this stuff, I must confess these gags are awesome and I even liked the interviews, especially Leslie. He looks charismatic here. They should have included this as well on the USA editions for this film's DVD because it's great to see some behind-the-scenes exclusive material. *Cries in garlic* 😭🧄😭🧄😭🧄😭🧄😭🧄

[@sakilynn]

"Quick! Now's our chance!" "Chance for what?!" "...I don't know?" Dying! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Melmac101]

This is one of my favorite movies

[@LadyAxe13]

I have been playing this movie in my house for viewing or just as background for so many, many years. My kids grew up on it and we often used references from this movie in conversations only we could understand. To me, one of the most fascinating things about the ensemble cast was that they are Americans pulling off a flawless (in the ear of us foreigners, of course) British accent. (If only Bram Stoker's Dracula's casting agents could cast actors with such a command of the British accent, that legendary film would have been 100% perfect on all accounts.)

[@Mikau-gb8uo]

best Dracula movie :-)

[@TheTrueNarthumpulous]

This is so cool to see. Even as a kid I could tell they were having a blast making this movie. The creative and comedic synergy was always off the charts. Nice to see that I was right.

[@Thespiansewist]

Leslie you made me laugh while you “were dead” as Dracula now you are really dead you still make me laugh Thanks

[@condoracustico3835]

One of my favorite movies ever!

[@Yorgos2007]

Fantastic! Thank you very much!

[@lesliewoolnough7871]

All these peoples are so funny I remember watching these type of movies as a kid and again and catching all the funnies I missed as a kid lol

[@perpetual61]

2020 is in Desperate Need of Leslie Nielsen and his Sense of Humor. Hollywood hasn't been the same since is death on November 28, 2010.

[@nigellanjuat3294]

Since I was 15 I miss him so much Leslie Nielsen 😭

[@ReinoldFZ]

Hopefully he is dead and loving it.

[@silverbolbo]

Master, master !! I mean mister, mister !! 😂😂

[@marielenajf]

Thank you for this

[@vladimirkovacevic1656]

this movie is awesome

[@legioner9]

Such a funny movie. I laughed from the beginning, when that coach guy was rushing for the village before night fell.

[@harleybliss6060]

" No one! Can explain ZAT!! Can you explain zat!? "

[@nicholasmaude6906]

It would've been funny if we could've got a Dracula/The Naked Gun crossover film. Imagine Dracula encountering Frank Dreben;)?

[@TheMikester307]

Brooks would go on to play Dracula (his voice anyway) in "Hotel Transylvania."

[@SagiVTamer7287]

1995: "SHE WILL BECOME ONE HERSELF!!!" 2015: *He becomes Drac's father himself*

[@DJDonnelly]

As a fan of the film this was great to see Thanks for uploading it :)

[@vardellsfolly5200]

Leslie was a major troll, before that term was eνen inνented! How i miss him.. he was truly a remarkable man.

[@johnmaxx4818]

I love mel brooks,1 of a kind, I wish his son would pick up where he left off

[@morgo1693]

rest in Power beloved leslie

[@Cenindo]

His German pronunciation is very decent, once he is given the words.

[@lukegreen5341]

1:39 Awesome Behind The Scenes Look About Dracula Dead And Loving It. Thanks Mate. X

[@PauloSergioMDC]

This is great. Sorely missed era, people and humour.

[@kshinokevin]

there are two Hollywood legends here: Leslie Nielsen (actor from "Airplane" and "Naked Gun (from the files of Police Squad)" film series) and Mel Brooks (a film director, writer and producer). David Zucker wrote the screenplay for "Airplane," a classic 1980's star-studded, disaster movie spoof: think of: "Airport '77"; "The Towering Inferno (1974)" or "The Poseidon Adventure (1972).") There is a (comedy/fantasy/horror) film in 2023 called "Renfield," with Nicholas Cage, Awkwafina (rapper/actress), Nicholas Hoult; directed by: Chris McKay.)

[@Burkemper100]

we miss you Leslie nielsen

[@malytheson]

Im so upset that this movie isn’t on any streaming services and I don’t have a dvd player!

[@DarkEmerald1990]

3:28 This hits different now that Leslie is dead.

[@notthatdigusted7468]

Basically he is like Bruce Willis in the Sixth Sense in which he was dead the whole time.

[@Blank53689]

0:04 *BURP!!!!!*

[@kondrik3777]

Wow, Mel Brooks even directed the crew who interviewed him 😂

[@jimhuffman9434]

I knew it had to be Van Helsing who stepped on renfield

[@nigellanjuat3294]

Man this is awesome 😎🙂 thanks you 😊

[@jordipena7984]

Leslie nielsen rest in peace fantástic actor👌

[@nigellanjuat3294]

He is best Man of films movie 🎥

[@FRM477]

Very nice movie ❤👌🏻👍

[@JefersonDutra-ei7rw]

Adoro esse filme.

[@terrealexander4442]

1:13 I was broke character also after hearing that

[@drahunter213]

1:14 Lmfao that noise

[@maralisil]

Leslie Nielsen as Dracula: ADORABLE! Sexy too! 😉

[@monikdarcy1614]

Too bad the Hollyweirds don't make movies like this

[@mariliadebarroslardafiguei4929]

Que tesouro, que tesouro. Nós fãs agradecemos 👏🥲

[@ZentralratderBevolkerung]

Ohhh ahhh

[@ArisandBeth]

I miss Leslie...

[@pliashmuldba]

Leslie and Mel,,,,,, a deadly combination.

[@jimmymccartney2049]

Music:Hummie Mann(1995)

[@DailyMotionBetter]

So were those

[@svenboden68]

Subtitles provided by the Deaf and Blind Society

[@filmstudenthiernan4870]

Click on the link for another 'Dracula: Dead and Loving It' clip that I've uploaded! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp2xf5ioZdGan6M

[@slckb0y65]

Leslie Nielsen was the coolest grampa ever !

[@TylerTheDragon2024]

1:13

[@Mr.RAM138]

...he said hotdogs lmao

[@dancemaniaco]

Fushta !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@adamcheklat7387]

2:46: How bout a juicy steak?

[@rockermaster2rm2tm82]

0:28 What is this woman's name?

[@DuckStrider]

Lysette Anthony