Dracula | Part 4: The Master's Song | Animatic

We have waited long for the master's song...Happy Halloween!
Music: "The Master's Song" from Frank Wildhorn and Jeremy Roberts' "Dracula the Musical - The Studio Cast Recording" (2011). Sung by Euan Morton and Norm Lewis.
Tools: Apple iPad Pro; Procreate; Windows Movie Maker
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[@SKMichels]

Next, Mina takes the stage :)

[@neverlandwonderland1006]

Can’t wait!!! 😊

[@rakiahbaker5589]

I missed your videos!

[@PANDA71711]

AAAA this is so gooood!!! I cannot wait to watch them all, also that little bit of Norm Lewis in there, always makes my day!

[@johnmartin4119]

Is Mina the woman in this animatic with the glasses?

[@ladypossum1776]

Ohh I’m guessing it’s “Please don’t make me Love You”

[@naomibyrd3023]

Jesus you've got the "Let's take this dude... But make him hot... And crazy." Look DOWN

[@ashleymenzato8920]

he looks like an insane michel jackson

[@lilsleepylea59]

@@ashleymenzato8920 STOP. 💀

[@ashleymenzato8920]

@@lilsleepylea59 :)

[@SairinEarthsea]

@@ashleymenzato8920 I didn't know muzan was renfield?

[@trisaratops8785]

I misread this

[@dylanchouinard6141]

Renfield: *spends two minutes describing he and his Master’s relationship, talking about where he is, what he’s doing, what he plans to do, straight up giving out one of his weaknesses in front of a large crowd* Dr. Seward: “So what’s this guy’s name?” Renfield: “I can’t speak of the master 🤫. You must understand all of this is confidential ☝️😉”

[@lamfaux]

It's like that one scene in Airplane.

[@bryanaughal261]

I don't know much about the musical, but I assumed he was doing it in a cocky "you'll-never-figure-it-out" sort of way based on how he was speaking.

[@dolli6565]

I always figured it was more of an "I'm not talking to YOU about him because you think you know better than me about it"

[@matildeyamamoto9363]

Well its kinda accurate to the book because there he has sudden mood changes 👺

[@milesbrewis2375]

Let's face it, this song could only ever be a romantic waltz between Renfield and an absent Dracula

[@nomadicfenris755]

Beware subject is known to break into song whenever doctors come to check in on him, suggested that if you are to ask a question to do so in beat with whatever song he is singing or else his mood might become violent

[@catandrobbyflores]

Also be advised that while singing he may start throwing paint around.

[@fabulousmyriad267]

Also give him space to do his spontaneous spinning choreography....

[@nichotamer9418]

Scp-1833-R Subject name [REDACTED] 2 years prior to his capture he attended to his garden at sunrise when he heard the voice of his 'master' (this master of his has not been named as of yet.) [REDACTED] has carried out 'preperations' for his master's arrival. He claims to know when, where and how his master is feeling, acting etc. Whatever this master is it sounds rather similar to Vampires. He says he cannot speak of the master's plans or true self. Painting seems to keep the subject calm, just as long as no sharp objects are given to him the tools for painting seems to be fine. Spontaneously breaking into song is expected and rather melodious. Subject does not desire his hair to be cut and will be enraged if attempts to cut it are made. Do not speak ill of his master...last doctor who did had been injured gravely by a clay wire cutter. Despite being put through rigorous experiments wounds seem to heal swiftly, along with slow heartbeat and cold body though no need to drink blood like the vampiric kind has arised.

[@cherrybyte4884]

I’ve been thinking of this comment for days as this song repeats in my head. Congrats

[@ohheyiexist737]

@TooLateToTheStory :D

[@stodgysine4424]

I love his look when the doctor starts singing he's like "really dude really you interrupted me?"

[@JustCrazyZ936]

At 1:50

[@silviasellerio728]

Also, much as I liked Dr. Seward in the book, he look s like he's got a broomstick stuck up his arse here.

[@mavenheavrin7357]

:Doctor interrupts: :The guy singing: Ugh, this b*tch /Pats shoulder condescendingly/

[@ShinyDarkrai2K]

"This mf thinks he has any importance compared to the Master."

[@IllyDragonfly]

How can you turn a crazy bugs eating puppet into a sexy and deranged oracle, artist and dancer, the hell is this witchcraft? XD

[@romypotash7114]

I tried to find the words to say that exactly. Thank you

[@jennifervan75]

Puppet? Is this originally a Muppet musical or something? I know nothing of this musical or where to find it

[@IllyDragonfly]

@@jennifervan75 Ah no, I mean like a puppet in general, like the ones with strings attached which are made move by a puppet master.

[@healerofthewaters6508]

@@IllyDragonfly Only S. K. can manage such a feat... I'm thinking he's hella hot, too.

[@fennelcomeaux9663]

simple: a dash of homoeroticism

[@johnmartin4119]

There’s nothing crazier than a crazy guy who knows more about what’s truly going on then the “sane normal rational” people

[@outcastforever1876]

Exactly I agree with this so much

[@johnmartin4119]

@@outcastforever1876 it’s definitely a quality that made the Joker terrifying in Dark Knight and Joker, or Hannibal Lector in Silence of the Lambs and Red Dragon

[@outcastforever1876]

@@johnmartin4119 and that's why these are my fav characters you just listed 🤣 But one of the jokers, because original from the comics there are 3 types of the same Joker, from different worlds. My fav one, is the one that is so sane, that he would be perceived as crazy. Jeremya from Gotham is kinda a good example of that. I do hate the fact they took out the jokes and kinda made him boring. But he makes so much sense that you can't disagree. Jerome his brother is way more insane just to be insane. There are no rules we are all just a cock in a giant machine is what. Jerome said. Jeremya said: Every artist needs a blank Canvas to work on. And so wanted to blow up everyone then he could rebuild the city as he saw how sick Gotham was. And that kinda made sense on a messed up level. You can't build on a sick foundation. If the roots are rotten, the tree dies. Damn I wrote a lot. Just love these characters so much. Im such a nerd🤣

[@malaizze]

@@outcastforever1876 hggfdghjhjfkahdjkaghdj you spelled “cog in the giant machine” as “cock in the machine” and I can’t stop laughing

[@emilyjung4803]

​@@malaizze I JUST REALIZED 😭😭

[@crowpearl571]

Doc: So who's this crush you keep talking about?

[@ogcolumbinakinnie6556]

Reinfield: **inhale**

[@yourhostlu8808]

@@ogcolumbinakinnie6556 2 hours later

[@nicolecampos4153]

@@yourhostlu8808 *takes out a list of his fav traits*

[@goji253]

How did Renfield get his hands on hilariously tight pants... at an insane asylum... in the late 1800s

[@fledermaus8694]

*violently snorts* Now this was the best possible question fbdinfkf fk fmf. F

[@yeethittter1285]

Just because you can hear vampires and everyone thinks you're crazy doesn't mean you can't have _drip_

[@xXGloomuraiXx]

@@yeethittter1285 exactly

[@aubreyackermann8432]

It could be something he needed for a sensory issue. Pants a couple sizes too small aren't much to ask. Edit: his shirt is also far too small for him, and should extend to mid thigh if untucked.

[@marleyking5546]

It happens 🤣

[@ladypossum1776]

Mina looks so done with Renfield, like she’s gonna yeet him out the window

[@Warlady21]

Out of the window and across London.

[@bobertvallie5746]

"that bitch's crazy. YEET"

[@BradenTerry98]

The medevil version 😂

[@Jdvalentine13]

@@BradenTerry98 i mean this takes place in like the 1800’s but sure

[@BradenTerry98]

@@Jdvalentine13 when I wrote that I couldn't think of the word Victorian and just forgot to change it 🤣

[@clicky4665]

I love the change of him being a painter instead of... a bug eater... his love for Dracula is weirdly compelling in the musical

[@GreaterGrievobeast55]

Hhhmmmnnm, I don’t doubt he still eat bugs

[@yeethittter1285]

@@GreaterGrievobeast55 I though every painter ate bugs

[@BurgerPeachhy]

@@yeethittter1285 *stares at you nervously*

[@zoeylong3141]

@@yeethittter1285 you’re not wrong

[@SairinEarthsea]

Like pucci and DIO.

[@rowantree13]

Subject is in need of water, after being so terribly thirsty...

[@dragonstouch1042]

Good night everybody

[@helenahell9022]

Me: don't simp for crazy My brain: he sexy tho Me: Damn you, brain

[@ripsnip5336]

it's the loose white shirt and tight dark pants combination isn't it? never fails

[@tenshishimura]

@@ripsnip5336 way too true

[@kassidytucker8431]

@@ripsnip5336 it's the hair for me

[@bubblegum1366]

It's the crazy eyes for me. If not for crazy I would never simp lol

[@soso_inhiding_8431]

It’s them leggings...they got me on Howl too..

[@hannapope5351]

long hair, hot, crazy, dancing, favorite Dracula song. oh how you spoil us

[@ravenhyde7046]

I love your L pfp

[@jcn5898]

Comments: How nice to see Renfield as a painter rather than a bug eater. Me remembering that Renfild swallowed all the flies and spiders just BEFORE Mina's visit: *Mmmmmh ...*

[@woooooooooooooooooooooooo]

yea he just nommed he's still bug eater

[@fukkthisnewupdate8882]

I'm finding it hard to focus on anything besides the fact they made him a femboy

[@Motleydoll123]

What I find interesting with this is how he responds to mina. With a kind of curiosity, companionship, intimacy, and almost warning demenor. Which makes sense, if renfield knows Dracula’s thoughts, he KNOWS mina is the one his master desires most of all, which in renfields twisted mind makes her a kindred soul that he should prepare for what is to come, though he knows he is not going to survive what is to come, and he embraces his end for it will mean rebirth as a vampire or an end to his suffering and the madness of his mind for good. Either way, he awaits the masters kiss with feverish anticipation.

[@user-ho4tb5qe7v]

They really went with a homoerotic theme for this character in the musical didn't they

[@donks7300]

Thank you someone finally said it

[@zoeylong3141]

As they should

[@annbl99]

What does homoerotic mean? Purely curious

[@user-ho4tb5qe7v]

@@annbl99 it means when something has an implied or subtextual homosexual nature between characters, it doesn't always mean that there is a relationship between characters just that it can be thought that way, pretty much happens a lot when something has a master/servant relationship that involves any sort of worshipping

[@AwesomeSaucePictures]

I wrote my senior literary thesis on this

[@nyxshadowhawk]

Why is Renfield of all people over here looking like a snacc?

[@worldeater2414]

How apt then, that he is in Dracula, where he can quite literally be a snack

[@jf4434]

I know, right?

[@krishowlter9287]

in the Korean version, Dracula, Renfield and Van Helsing are all super hot.

[@ogcolumbinakinnie6556]

To attract Count Dracula, duh

[@Yukooo333]

I'm still into Jonathan but yea Renfield looks pretty fine too in here

[@lienemoon]

I love how he is with this woman the only one so detailled drawn and the doctors are just ...there, just figures because they are not so important ❤

[@TheGrimoiresVoice]

Something gives me the impression that's Mina.

[@cherrybyte4884]

@@TheGrimoiresVoice it is! Dracula has her portrait hanging up in his castle in “Fresh Blood” ;)

[@samsquatch7880]

Dr. Seward is important. :(

[@TheGrimoiresVoice]

@@samsquatch7880 Is he though? (It's a joke, I know he's important)

[@samsquatch7880]

@@TheGrimoiresVoice I appreciate the joke but I must notify you I have called a strike force on you and have vowed to not call it off

[@gavinwright7076]

I like how when the doctor calls BS Renfield has a face like "Can you not interrupt my flow?"

[@Trunkslover14]

Myth: Dracula can't enter through a door, without invitation Dracula: *Slips into bedroom through window* Myth: Am I a joke to you?

[@Levsa399]

Well, he didn’t use the door.

[@possums154]

Well, it's not a door

[@aubreyackermann8432]

An unlocked or open window, even on the third floor or above, could be interpreted as an invitation

[@Animefreakess]

Dude straight up came in a drained Lucy when the Garlic flowers were removed and the window opened. No verbal invitation needed.

[@possums154]

@@Animefreakess read the comment above yours, it explains why

[@VirgoArtsOfficial]

The confidence Renfield exudes, the slow descent into manic shouting, his eerie descriptions of Dracula’s actions the ship...S.K., you’ve outdone yourself yet again!

[@coralroper6876]

Looks like Hyde grew his hair out. :P

[@InsomniacJack]

Accurate

[@carlawinter8867]

Damn I just started the game a few days ago and this made my day xD the game is fantastic!

[@sanctacaecilia11]

@@carlawinter8867 Yes, I love that game!! Did you know they're making another one next year focused on Hyde?

[@ace_storm8650]

@@sanctacaecilia11 OMG THATS SO COOL

[@atheniansoldier811]

@@carlawinter8867 what game?

[@seytan2393]

This is the most dramatic and emotional song I’ve ever heard and it’s literally just a crazy solicitor glorifying a fancy magical necrophiliac that hypnotised him

[@mguarineri7938]

Love how you changed his hobby to painting it does a great job of not only showing the guys obsession with Dracula but also does a great job showing the scenes described while still keeping the main focus on the singer

[@aperson3704]

My gosh! The expressions in this! They just capture the characters and tone of the song so well!! Like the singer! He evidently is deranged! Just something about the way he moves and grins just you know something’s wrong. But like he still seems to have sense, like when he was accused of simply imagining Dracula, that face he made was just one of “oh you poor fool” before he eerily but passively replies! AND IT JUST... THAT CHARACTERIZATION! ISH GOOD! This is wonderful and I cannot wait to see how you portray Mina!

[@TheGrimoiresVoice]

Reinfield is a goddamn nutcase for a reason.

[@worldeater2414]

Well imagine you can hear the inner thoughts of someone who has lived for four hundred years, plus all his wants and desires. Imagine having Dracula's blood thirst, that he fights constantly mind you, and you can't quench that as a normal man. It would drive any insane with the pure thirst that can't be quenched.

[@GeneralOlde]

Book Renfield: crazy garbage man who eats flies and stuff Musical Renfield: oh no he's hot

[@atnightshieldcastle1478]

I can feel the energy in his movements.

[@sneakysnek572]

“Through the window, through the grating” My brain immediately: TO THE WINDOOOOOOW TO THE WALL

[@lucygray4274]

1:50 THE SHEER SNARK IN THAT LOOK, HOLY CRAP, I LOVE IT! 💜💜💜 He's like "really?"

[@christimccrane3070]

That face of “excuse you sir i was singing”

[@JustCrazyZ936]

"can I at least finish.....now? ok"

[@GreaterGrievobeast55]

“Doubting the masters existence a fine and dandy way of committing die I’ll have you know.”

[@healerofthewaters6508]

Went back and looked at it and he looks so damn DONE with Doc Seward...

[@holycarp1676]

Sometimes I want to be the unexplainably healthy homeless guy on the edge of the town whose maddened ramblings arent as mad as they might seem at first

[@Tailgate009]

2:00 I love how he tells the doctor, you aren't high enough in rank to know

[@ledickoflubber4328]

You get a sense that this man has really spiraled out of control and really goes to show just how powerful Dracula is

[@crooked_mermaid]

I have never watched this musical but there’s no way this guy and his master (Dracula I’m guessing) haven’t done the Devil’s tango, if you get what I’m saying. Talking about, “his kiss”, at the end, they have definitely done it (even if the kiss in question probably refers to him biting and feeding off peoples blood).

[@bethanybelyeu6012]

Oh, no honey, not yet. He was reading his online boyfriends messages to the Doctors. He is so excited to finally be meeting in person, and moving in together. But no, they have been long-distance the whole relationship.

[@treylatic8451]

Several of your characters like to run around in bare feet. Eventually one of them is going to feel the wrath of the almighty lego in the middle of the floor! Also great work, your artwork is amazinging and beautiful. I absolutely love how you bring these musicals to life!

[@sagehoff969]

They fear neither Lego, nor God

[@Levsa399]

Nor tetanus.

[@mikinnie-68]

*Flashbacks of Edward Hyde*

[@possums154]

IM LOOKONG AT YOU EDWARD HYDE

[@Amberwind993]

NOOOO! Not the Lego!

[@bloodycakes2451]

I still do not know if this song is the most powerful cry for freedom or a massive fanboy's lament.

[@ravenhyde7046]

Perhaps it's both

[@user-qv2qf1jk5o]

I literally started listening to Dracula for the first time yesterday and honestly it was hard to get into it, but with these animatics suddenly they’re living in my head rent-free???

[@anicestranger6492]

Ik right, animatics are how I got all my favorite songs, it makes listening to new songs less boring

[@KumaoftheForest]

Jekyll and Hyde and Frankenstein has animations that are top tier here on YT

[@jidem4495]

Ok, i admit. at 1:41, i thought he was going to say "and the master may give you new lust"

[@katarzynamakaruk8594]

Now, this guy is my defenition of a hot mess.

[@Your_L0cal-Editor]

Literally. Bros a fucking snack.

[@woooooooooooooooooooooooo]

So, this is Reinfeild, huh? I'm gonna look at the characters in the book in a completley different way once you're finished. Also, Happy Halloween.

[@MagentaRodent]

"All of this is confidential" he is crazy but he speaks the truth

[@myrsandez5180]

Objectif : be straight Obstacle : Renfield

[@Feu_Ghost]

Mission fail for me Sir !

[@barbthatsitjustbarb5680]

1:09 he's looking at her like "really? This one? Not gonna question your taste i guess"

[@MouseofMischief]

I love how happy Renfield looks to sing about his master, twirling and everything. The way you did his hair is just *chiefs kiss* this is an amazing animatic!

[@andreabonilla3639]

Either the doctors and Renfield are really short or Mina is super tall...then again must be the heels

[@helenahell9022]

He is barefoot and she have heels. They have probably same or similar height...

[@somedragonbastard]

I recognize that she's probably wearing heels but I like to think Mina is indeed rather tall

[@sanctacaecilia11]

Ok, now I need to write a fanfic of Hyde and Renfield being total BFFs and wreaking havoc on the streets of London together!!!!

[@ravenhyde7046]

If you write it please tell me

[@fabulousmyriad267]

Running barefoot and doing mad spins together.

[@sanctacaecilia11]

@@fabulousmyriad267 Yesss, and Jekyll and Seward are friends as well, and invite each other to their dinner parties!

[@sanctacaecilia11]

@Mad Hatress Souffle I can see Lucy getting a kick out of it, too!

[@tenshishimura]

Make it an x reader please

[@tingchoi1113]

Everyone’s talking about Renfield and how hot/crazy he is(and I get it, he’s really well drawn and portrayed) but I’m over here legit worrying for this woman in glasses. Like, what is she? One of his doctors? An interested party? Is she the same woman that was in Dracula’s painting or is it someone else? What concerns me most is Renfield’s interest in her throughout the song, saying he knows what Dracula wants and thinks about at all times- I can’t help but feel those words are aimed at her

[@Youre-a-Wizard-Ari]

Okay, you got most of that correct. The woman is Mina Harker, Dracula's love interest. She is not a doctor, but she has piqued the interest of Renfield because he knows that she's part of Dracula's plan in making her is own. Also, yes. She is the same woman in the painting!

[@crowpearl571]

The woman in the painting is Dracula's previous lover, who died long ago. I believe it's said that Mina resembles her likenesses, thus is why Dracula targets her.

[@Nightcore-336]

and Jonathan s' feance

[@kassidytucker8431]

I love how done he looks when the doctor starts talking and is clearly injoying screwing with them

[@mimsilvernote]

Reinfeild is kinda hot in this

[@worldeater2414]

Look no one is saying he isn't THICC in this animation, we just figured it was a unspoken thing XD

[@invisiblevampire]

@@worldeater2414 I’m dead XD

[@worldeater2414]

@@invisiblevampire Did that animation kill you? Or was it the heaven sent singer?

[@invisiblevampire]

@@worldeater2414 both

[@RavenSutcliffe]

"Kinda"????

[@SnowFox-gv2rn]

I have a feeling you enjoy drawing characters that are absolutely insane (But in all seriousness, making crazy characters are difficult. You do a really good job at showing the craziness of insane characters. They always look like they’re aloof and having fun in their own world, and the creepy smiles sell it! Seriously, you convey insanity perfectly)

[@dragonstouch1042]

And drawing them hot to boot

[@GZRDProjects]

The way you do legs is my favorite way I’ve ever seen them done. They way they taper into nothing and how the lines give the impression of fluidity and movement. I think they’re really neat.

[@nicolecampos4153]

Same! But specially the hands

[@coralroper6876]

...Renfield, honey, if you have to ask whether or not something is a bad idea, IT PROBABLY IS.

[@razagan1343]

But go do it anyway

[@SairinEarthsea]

@@razagan1343 because science.

[@thephoenix7242]

@@SairinEarthsea FOR SCIENCE!!!

[@kannonlewis4183]

I like how you made reinfield look more sane than the doctor by making the latter look like a rough draft and can't see the same things as reinfield.

[@raspherion]

...I feel like this guy's one headband away from calling him Dracula-senpai!

[@jordant6833]

This is probably one of my favorite songs from this musical. It's so creepy and crazy, the music really taps into the guy's mind, showing how twisted it is. The art helps with that a ton too. White all the strange angles and posses he makes. It all works so well together, keep up the great work.

[@SleepyCeline]

I don't know if any other artist that's perfected crazed looks like this. Well done! I can't wait to see Mina!

[@ayleth891]

The woman in the video is Mina

[@bat7696]

I've watched this video like 5 times now, I've read every single comment. This is excellent. The DEPTH of emotions. The way Reinfield's infatuation is portrayed, dude I can FEEL this man's emotions. This animatic is incredible. I literally know nothing about Dracula, nothing about this musical. And yet I got this straight away. Really excellent job, the artist just brought him to life and then some.

[@kathrynbraunsberg8276]

If I was there I would be yelled at by the others for being far more intrigued within art and hearing more about how he is able to hear his thoughts.

[@clairegolder3683]

If I had a dollar for every time I’ve watched this I could pay for the creator to solely work on these.

[@juleskendall3382]

Me showing this to my sister for the first time: Renfield: MASTER-- Sister: Woah woah woah settle down there Sebastian!

[@jaime117d]

Dracula's servant got me acting unwise

[@MikeyB00]

I'm so fucking in love with the way you draw hands. I have been watching this on repeat for like 20 minutes just being mesmerized by the hands.

[@itzelarellanotito4534]

i feel a little uneasy of the fact that i'm more atracted to Renfield than Dracula.... how can you make such a good animatic? it's wonderfull!! Btw greetings from Ecuador~

[@fukkthisnewupdate8882]

femboys >>>>> all other men

[@miyokimelody]

That was really well animated; I can see that a lot of depth and skill goes into your work. You did great! +v+ Lyrics: RENFIELD Two years ago, I was minding my business Tending my garden at sunrise I heard a voice in my head that intrigued me I answered yes; was I unwise? Thus it began, all the long preparation he needed for his plan He cannot enter without invitation and I was his man! That's why I always know what he's thinking I always know when he's drinking and from whom When he slips in someone's room Oh, yes! I always know who he's after I hear his triumphant laughter in my head When he finds some new well-bred undead He sails across the seven seas His ship cuts through the waves And when the crimson moon comes up He drinks the blood of slaves We have waited long for the Master's song And it's time to join in the chorus Sing his song, sing it loud and strong And the Master may give you new life! SEWARD Tell me, who is this master? Isn't he a figment of your wild imagination? This is what we doctors call a morbid aberration I've seen this before RENFIELD I can't speak of the Master You must understand that all of this is confidential Take my word for it, preparedness is quintessential I'm ready, I'm ready, and soon I'll be free I'll be free... The schooner runs before the storm The crew is all below The captain fights to steer a course The Master strikes him so! Trust me; I always know what he's thinking I always know where he's sinking those sharp teeth I know where to send the wreath! Master, they think a locked door prevents you You're on your way, I can sense you! Through the window, through the grating Through the floorboards, through the fanlight Comes the mist, and your kiss! RENFIELD (spoken) Master, they think a locked door prevents you...

[@nichotamer9418]

Oh my gods thank you for this!!!

[@carythacker6610]

*so it was "well-bred"*

[@nkbujvytcygvujno6006]

Lyrics: Two years ago I was minding my business Tending my garden at sunrise I heard a voice in my head that intrigued me I answered yes, was I unwise? Thus it began, all the long preparation He needed for his plan He cannot enter without invitation And I was his man That's why I always know what he's thinking I always know when he's drinking and from whom When he slips in some one's room Oh yes, I always know who he's after I hear his triumphant laughter in my head When he finds some new well bred, undead He sails across the seven seas His ship cuts through the waves And when the crimson moon comes up He drinks the blood of slaves We have waited long, for the master's song And it’s time to join in the chorus Sing his song, sing it loud and strong And the master may give you new life Tell me who is this master? Isn’t he a figment of your wild imagination? This is what we doctors call a morbid aberration I’ve seen this before I can't speak of the master You must understand that all of this is confidential Take my word for it preparedness is quintessential I'm ready, I'm ready, and soon I'll be free I'll be free The schooner runs before the storm The crew is all below The captain fights to steer a course The master strikes him so Trust me, I always know what he's thinking I always know where he's sinking those sharp teeth I know where to send the wreath Master, they think a locked door prevents you You're on your way, I can sense you Through the window, through the grating, Through the floorboards, through the fanlight Comes the mist, and you're kissed Master, they think a locked door prevents you

[@cristaltophat]

"Master, they think a locked door can keep you away." (Meanwhile Dracula impatiently trying to sign in for visitation, cause he wasn't invited in.)

[@iceluvndiva21]

Well....that's gonna be in my nightmares for a while. Dracula: *is literally a monster in human form* Also Dracula: *can't enter without being invited.*

[@GabrielaEdwardsLujan]

This is by far my FAVORITE animatic you've done so far- The sheer *emotion* you were able to capture and display! The madness, the surety, the self assured *insanity* portrayed in whimsical, dark form- I *love* this with every fiber of my being! Edit: I have watched this so many, many times now- I am *hooked*!

[@thomasbailey3385]

I love those notes in the buildup to "I know where to send the wreath!" 😍😍😍

[@lu_ul3543]

I absolutely love this music and your style matches perfectly with this musical, same for Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde ! Your work inspired me to continue to draw, I wish I could create one day figures as dynamic and filled with emotion as yours :)

[@albafuentes1274]

Did someone else notice the striking resemblance between Mina and Integra Hellsing or is it just me seeing things? O_o btw, I LOVE all your Dracula musical videos. They are little pieces of art each of them 🥺✨💖

[@ikeboo518]

... _holy shit_

[@hearttmuse]

You have NO idea how much serotonin this gives me

[@evelynvas3800]

No matter how dark and twisted your take on these characters is, your animatics will always bring me comfort. There's something nostalgic about the way you tell the story. 😭

[@ashleyalexwallace]

Between this and Helluva Boss ep2 dropping made this Halloween amazing!!!! Your characters are over flowing with emotions. Just the passion alone is tangible to my senses! More!

[@nicowho]

i've come back to watch this after a year and a half and it's just as sick as it was upon first viewing. sick song, art style, character design, characterization -- just so, so sick. thank you!

[@w-raz.9277]

So. A guy who eats flies, spiders and birds has become a painter now? Process.

[@yamitaicho9100]

I just noticed he focus mina in a moment of the song because he feels Dracula's interest due to, in his own words, "find some new well bred undead".

[@kailaludvigson2302]

You truly never fail to impress. Youre by far one of my favorite creators and artists. All you’re animatics are so unique and gorgeous! The body language, the visuals, the story telling, the character’s depictions, it’s all wonderful! I can’t wait to see the next chapter of this story 🥰

[@thixcrib6776]

this wont stop living rent free in my head 24/7

[@sharksuperiority9736]

2:05 ok, but this whole bit is adorable

[@crowborn666]

2:40 my favorite face. Don't ask I'm into crazy

[@intothevoid5305]

Ahh he's so tiny, so elegant and his hair is so fabulous. I'm seeing a conflict of interest in the doctor's future Edit: And that booty

[@kikigiles3930]

I cannot believe how DETAILED those paintings are!! Like dear God, you have so much talent. 👏👏👏

[@positrondecay4784]

Yessssss!!!!

[@thefiretailedweasel6206]

There's something undeniably fruity about that man...

[@diandradraws4822]

Is it bad that I'm simping for Renfield now? XD

[@worldeater2414]

Half the comments are too so don't worry lmao

[@Verily-Vera]

"Oh no, he's hot!" ~Squidward Tentacles

[@dragonstouch1042]

Loose shirt, tight pants, and the hair?

[@keenofpeach6145]

Aaaaaa perfect timing! Reinfield’s design is gorgeous and the way you portrayed this song is just so amazing!! You’re animatics are masterpieces :) Can’t wait to see more ❤️

[@zealouschristian2428]

THEY TWINKIFIED GRAMPA!

[@worldeater2414]

S.K Michels really came out here and said "ya know what, what if Renfield, but thicker than a snicker and loves to paint."

[@mochibunnyan6556]

Lowkey shipping Dracula with who ever this guy is

[@woooooooooooooooooooooooo]

Reinfeild. We can call it Dracfeild, or Reincula.

[@AlssyaMacki]

Oh my! You did excellent here, showing how Renfield is not all there in the head, and that presence is unnerving, yet you feel like this is more than just simple insanity. 10/10 great job!

[@lukevankleef4245]

Never thought I'd find myself attracted to Renfield.

[@ravenhyde7046]

Same and I'm going insane over that fact

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

FINALLY someone’s making animatics for Dracula the musical!!! Love your design for Renfieild!!!

[@Brooke052]

1:44 - 2:10 The vocals and the animatic is just like candy to me ❤️ Especially the ‘I’m ready. I’m Ready!’ Part ❤️☺️

[@Orochimaruswife1]

There is no straight explanation for this

[@fernandogonzales9240]

YES! I WAS HOPING THIS WOULD COME OUT ON HALLOWEEN, AND I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED! And man, everyone is always hot in these videos

[@trevorninja100]

Doctor: So tell me more about this "Master" Redfield: I cannot, it's confidential. Doctor:...So you don't know what he looks like? Renfield: psh, scoff-cough. Of course I do! Doctor: Then what does he look like? Redfield: Well...uh...i-if you don't know then I'm not telling you!

[@chi.a.rah4]

The whole comment seccion: interesting stuff that actualy matters Me: watches his bubble butt the whole video drooling

[@Alyssa-t]

This is a song that I didn’t expect to sway to

[@mr.whatshisname3309]

This looks so good! I love how it looks sketchy but clean and how expressivethe characters are. Please, keep up the good work!