The Curse of Dracular (Stop-Motion Short Film)

[@TheEclecticPhotog]

"I don't like you"..little kid, vampire hunter😂😂

[@rottenroads1982]

That little boy would grow up to become the world’s most famous Monster Hunter. So famous would be he that any monster would cower in fear when they hear his name.

[@PMIII]

Van Helsing

[@lalaeuro]

Yes, and the consequences of that stake really made me laugh, in a good way, so well done. ;-0)

[@KalteGeist]

"Dracula Christopher Lee" Had me rollin" lol

[@snoqueen313]

oh that was funny until "david was all splattered" hahahahahaha, GENIUS!

[@Ealgylden]

That's what his mom calls him when he's in trouble.

[@KalteGeist]

@@Ealgylden I'm dyin' lmao

[@zackkertzman7709]

Ahem, "DraculaR Christopher Lee"

[@ayfray9998]

My son went as Dracula for Halloween when he was around 9, and when people said “Oooo, Dracula” he’s say “Im Christopher Lee Dracula”.

[@CaminoAir]

Every so often KZbin throws up a random recommendation that is pure gold. Thank you. Thoroughly enjoyed your work and homage to your father's vision.

[@crank3751]

Instant classic. Lee and Cushing would be proud

[@fabnfat4867]

Im sad they never got to see nor read this

[@davidthedeaf]

Perhaps one of their relatives will?

[@zacmumblethunder7466]

​@@fabnfat4867 Who says they can't see it? Bwahahahahahaha!

[@barkingmonkee]

I LOVE that Mr Lewis drops in, says you're gonna hear about The Prince of Darkness, and instantly leaves. That's what we in the business call "exposition"!

[@zacmumblethunder7466]

I did a scriptwring course once, years ago, and one or two of the other students (adults) wrote like that. One slightly worse.

[@truegrit7697]

Or perhaps, "As your know, Bob..." 😂

[@zacmumblethunder7466]

@@truegrit7697 That and "Have you forgotten that ....?" As in "Have you forgotten that you lost your left leg in a tractor explosion?"

[@RobertWiles-x6c]

Cuts to the chase, doesn't he

[@erusdearest]

“I don’t like you!” Before throwing a stake through someone’s heart is badass

[@zacmumblethunder7466]

Especially a stake with a teddy bear head.

[@Kilmerlz]

No, he threw a steak! 😂😂😂

[@delphipsmith5724]

"David was all splattered" 😂🤣

[@glowworm2]

That got the most laughs out of me!

[@barkingmonkee]

When my own end comes, I'm hoping for "splattered."

[@Democratsrock]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 love this!

[@jimbrasseur6600]

😊o😊😊😊 😊😅

[@Panbaneesha]

That's when I sprayed my tea all over my keyboard. 🤣

[@sapphiregamgee4773]

How is this so adorable and so horrifying at the same time?

[@vapx0075]

Kids, gotta love 'em.

[@nerored6235]

"He was all splattered" lol

[@MatildaRabbit]

“I don’t like you….” 😂

[@Anil18834]

Agreed. This is so gory, and specific, and... cute? 😅 I'm so curious to meet Mr. Paterson, but with supervision. 😂😂😂

[@redtexan7053]

Honestly, this perfectly captures the way all those old Hammer movies were set up. Peter Cushing and his young daughter move to a small town, presumably somewhere on the continent, which, despite it's location is still populated primarily by upper-class British people. Characters show up, dump exposition with no pretext, and then leave. There's a lot of melodrama, Christopher Lee does something scary, and there's some grizzly off-screen violence. And then it just sort of ends. This is the platonic ideal of a Hammer picture, right here. You can tell his dad was watching a lot of them.

[@snoqueen313]

Absolutely, every Hammer Film and most f te Castle Films. I think I always knew but now I can't ignore it, thanks, I think, lol

[@GypsyJBLUE2023]

How accurate!! 😂❤🖤

[@elijahtronti8574]

Kid at the end was a gangster. Literally carried around a concealed shiv at all times and knew how to throw it perfectly

[@MajICReiki]

Conceal and carry teddy 🧸 with expert aim is epic!

[@palco22]

For a nine year old, that's a tale well written. Indeed, it deserves an A+.

[@sapphirewingthefurrycritic985]

Mr. Lewis just faffing around in the background made me laugh. Also, the Dracula getting iced by some random kid.

[@lcsty1017]

That was quite the plot twist😂

[@andrewstrongman305]

I think this is the most charming horror story every written!

[@shirleymarshYB]

Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and claymation: all my dreams come true! Thank you.

[@daniellekbingham1104]

That is adorable (in a gruesome sort of way)! It's a lovely way to honor your dad.

[@ZombieGrandpa]

Love how David, a proper English Gentleman, finishes his pint- before heading off to do battle with Dracular.

[@furonguy42]

The likenesses on Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee are spot on!

[@glowworm2]

This is brilliant. Loved that the kid's stake was inside his teddy bear. For some reason the description of David Lewis falling out the window to his death was hilarious--that and the later description of his body being all splattered. Also, among the people waiting for Dracula, my favorite is the big nosed gentleman holding a battleaxe.

[@AngelofDeath1431]

What about the guy who rushed into the pub to deliver the news who "lost his head"? Freakin' hilarious!!!

[@glowworm2]

That got me too.

[@zacmumblethunder7466]

The big nosed battleaxe man deserves his own film.

[@glowworm2]

@@zacmumblethunder7466 YES!

[@VeracityLH]

Love the Victorian maiden holding the bottle (presumably of gin).

[@londonztoa6359]

Well, that was charming. I’m very much looking forward to the Brides of Dracular..

[@kennethgustavison1812]

That little boy was a HERO! That was a spectacular Dracular. It should win awards!

[@johnopalko5223]

The Algorithm, may it be praised, dropped this gem into a friend's recommendations. She wasted no time in sending it to me. This was just wonderful! Nice choices of Bach, Mozart, and Saint-Saëns.

[@thedreadtyger]

you are the best sort of son. your father did well. also i really enjoyed the claymation and the wonderful narrator.

[@schizoidboy]

Something about this just reminded me of something that used to be on Nickelodeon back when it first started called "Kid's Writes." In it there were performers who would act out stories kids wrote and sent them. The last part where the kid stakes and kills Dracular made me think that this is something a kid would put into a story, a it is a neat little twist from nowhere accompanied by "I don't like you." It is rather clever and reminds us that a kid wrote this story and in the end made a kid the hero.

[@mountainghoti1671]

Beware of five-year-olds with Teddy bears and dart skills.

[@anondecepticon]

@@mountainghoti1671 Especially if they don’t like you.

[@MrJstamper]

This may be the best vampire story ive ever seen. Brilliant

[@acmelka]

Isn't this what happened in the book? Classic ending line 'i don't like you' !

[@sub-jec-tiv]

All plot points extremely accurate.

[@Tarrax_Ironwolf]

I absolutely love when filmmakers take kids stories and animate them to the letter of whats written. Pure comedy joy. Thank you for making this.

[@Q.Q.Kachoo]

This is the best vampire movie I’ve seen in YEARS.

[@macklinillustration]

The lil sauce pot lampshade was very clever, cute and worked perfectly. A+ story

[@Kinglymarker8988]

Thank you for creating this mini masterpiece. As a child, I watched all of the Cushing/Lee - Hammer films, and this brings back pleasant memories. And thanks to the creative mind of your father so many years ago.

[@sandybear61]

Loved the wooden stake attached to the teddy bear head!

[@GradKat]

Loved the stake hidden in a teddy!

[@kevwolf69]

Absolutely charming. Peter and Chris will be beaming in the ether. This has just brightened a very dull day. Subb'd.

[@garcia207]

1:24 “You must be Mr. Philips.” Peter Cushing: “You may admire when ready.”

[@JayPhelps-vt5qy]

It would be Phillips with two L’s, naturally

[@matthewtrigg7432]

Laughed when the pub door swung open and it went through that guy like he wasn't there.

[@Q.Q.Kachoo]

I’m glad I’m not the only person who caught that! Made me do a double-take. X^D

[@johanneabelsen1644]

A thousand times better than Twilight!😂😂😂🎉

[@mikek4610]

My left big toe nail fungus is better than twitlight

[@AngelofDeath1431]

@johanneablesen1644 Yeah, no sparkly vampires or "chippendale" werewolves either!!!

[@joanhoffman3702]

ANYTHING is better than Twilight! Except 50 Shades of Grey. Also bad.

[@denisesudell2538]

@@joanhoffman370250 Shades of Grey is far worse than Twilight.

[@thewildelf]

This might not be perfect, but that's no excuse for this kind of insult.

[@dianaskarbek2664]

Awesome! Your Dad has to be proud!

[@sub-jec-tiv]

6:00 This claymation film has excellent special effects. That transformation is top-shelf. Watched several times in slow motion to appreciate the craft. The in-between forms are cute 😂

[@andreabruson5558]

I wonder what his teacher said about this story. This is beautifully done: it is not only funny but also very well filmed, the direction and the cinematography are really on point! Congratulations and thanks for sharing your family personal story with us! 🖤

[@p.m.bradley9049]

Also loved the daughter, the perfect gothic heroine -- slightly daffy.

[@JayGideon-7]

I’m trying to think of the best superlatives to use: delightful (definitely), impressive (obviously), brilliant (absolutely) I think “hilarious” says it best!😂

[@karenhaley3444]

This was great fun! Thank you and please thank your Dad!

[@p.m.bradley9049]

This is the cutest claymation, and a Very loving tribute of a young adult son to his dad and his dad's story from his childhood. Hilarious and charming.

[@helenmoreno5631]

You had me at Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing! ❤ Excellent!

[@johnburnside7828]

Delightful! Nothing like the violent mind of a nine-year-old!

[@viribusunitis8617]

Great work, and obviously a lovely idea to adapt your dad's childhood story.

[@snoqueen313]

The Curse of Dracula in claymation....thank you, I can die peacefully now

[@NorthernMouse52]

Absolutely Brilliant, What a wonderful way to honour your dad 👏👍

[@dooglebee]

This is brilliant! It was the best Dracula film I've had the pleasure of watching!

[@mikeyseviersspookshow5183]

I love it! Bravo to you and your dad! It's beautifully animated, dressed and lit! I'm especially enjoying watching the transformation from bat to Drac and back again in slow-motion. I find it interesting and understandable that a child with a British accent might think it's Dracular since the pronunciation is identical to that of Dracula. There are several accents where I grew up, in and outside of New York, in the US, where it's common to end Drac's name with an -er sound, Draculer, and actually pronounce it with a hard, rhotic R, even though no movie actor, Hammer Studios or Universal, ever said it that way. I myself often use the word Dracular to describe myself, because I am very, very, Dracular, meaning of or like Dracula. So there you go. Boom.

[@peterschmitz6446]

Nearly unbelievable, that all this fantastic Work was made mainly by one Person. The whole Atmosphere is brilliant. And the fine Clay Artwork too. Gopefully there will come more from your ingenious Hands and Mind.

[@MonicaHelton]

Well done! Thank you for bringing your father's screen play to life.

[@elizabthharris6741]

Genius. I love how this came about, and became.

[@ditzydoo4378]

Bravo, Bravo. A timeless tale lovely crafted and presented. I'm sure your Father is so very proud of you.

[@zoushaomenohu]

Mr. Paterson, your father was a cinematic genius far ahead of his time!

[@dukechristian3570]

My favorite bit is the fact David was 100% superfluous. What used to be called "a red herring" which is meant to misdirect your attention. So the kid killing Dracular is the plot twist at the end. Absolutely brilliant script writing.

[@kingvulturo]

I really like the nonplussed look of Dracular when folks are just leaping out windows and throwing stakes at him. ^_^

[@sovereigncrux]

That stake with the teddy head was everything. I need one for my character now.

[@michaelantonyaustin]

Beautifully animated. Great Hammer callback too. The style reminded me of early Aardman films from Peter Lord such as War Story. Lovely 🤩

[@Eggheadcheesybird]

Absolutely awesome! I wish Cushing was still around, I reckon he'd have been down to voice himself

[@mrscb5303]

This brought such joy to my little black heart! 🖤🧡🖤

[@zacmumblethunder7466]

3:53 . I can't quite make it out, but it sounds like Dracular had been sorting the tiling out on someone's roof.

[@thepaladin1492]

Stumbled on this just in time for Halloween. An absolute delight!

[@Drukendru]

ketchup cup lightshade is perfect!

[@Blakeneyd]

Marvelous! Imaginative, funny, scary, and charming. More, please!

[@Tsuku_yome]

This is one of the best stories I've ever seen, and I'm not exaggerating.

[@CaptEoNinja83]

AMAZING! You got to love how this claymation film TOTALLY perfected Sir Christopher Lee's iconic glare-down at people.

[@faenare]

I love the claymation. Truly worth the wait of an amazing film.📽️🎬🎞️🎭

[@ianauck8764]

'at a boy! You show that vampire! 😃

[@bodyslamhimjeff]

Absolutely charming and a great laugh! I really loved it. Excellent Cushing and Lee likenesses, too!

[@nlb9307]

Fantastic! Brilliant piece, a joy to watch. I will definitely be sharing this! Love the casting - perfect, if you ask me ❤ Please continue on this artistic journey, and I look forward to more wonderful films! Kudos!

[@ericamanda01]

Top marks for casting and story! Thank you so much for sharing this with the world. It was adorable!

[@geinikan1kan]

Brilliant, talk about continuity. “Meanwhile . . .”

[@annabunovsky5628]

Absolutely amazing work, this managed to be both extremely funny and surprisingly atmospheric & creepy! Your dad sounds like an awesome guy, it’s so sweet that you put so much effort into bringing to life a story he came up with as a kid (it’s also clear your dad was always a tried and true Dracula fan)!

[@anondecepticon]

I shouldn’t laugh, but David’s quiet “oh no,” when he realizes his mistake… 😅

[@wiz.jerboa]

This is perhaps the best Dracula story I’ve ever seen and ever will see thank you, the team, and of course of your father for making throw into existence

[@alexelliottwelch]

“Brilliant telling of a Hammer horror legend!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@mikewazowski350]

Better than anything Disney, Marvel or DC have put out in the last 25 years.

[@tophatgeo]

Absolutely incredible work Jack! Been waiting to see this since seeing the models, and it was well worth the wait! Beautiful production design and I love how you timed all of the horror and comedic moments! Cannot wait to see what you make next!

[@agirlnamedgoo-007]

I genuinely enjoyed that so, so much. And 9-year-old dad had TASTE and did not sell himself short casting Christopher Lee!

[@Agamewriter]

I've only recently begun to watch the films of Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. This was a fantastic homage. Well done to you and your nine year old dad.

[@Robert-yc9ql]

It is easy to see why this won the awards. Child narration is always charming. Nicely done.

[@jerrys0205]

Cute film. The father reminded me of Boris Karloff, another classic monster actor.

[@Anil18834]

I ADORE the portrait of Bela Lugosi at the entrance ❤😂

[@OublietteTight]

Utterly fantastic. Both the original story and the claymation. The use of Dracular Christopher Lee was wonderful! Thank you very much. 😊

[@ingridfong-daley5899]

Clever and heartwarming--well-done! The algorithm fed me a little gem. :)

[@paddingtonbrown6703]

A work that would make any father proud. Not bad kid, not bad at all!

[@ElavonJ]

"Dracula Christopher Lee wabs her!" LOL!! So nice of him to see his father's story brought to life, surely very proud of his boy! Cheerie from a Brit-Argie in Swedie!

[@sarahprice659]

Some of Cushing and Lee’s best work! Great to see new material from them!😂

[@carrionfilms6735]

Lovely! Wish I'd known about this previously, we would have screened it at 'Hell Tor' this year

[@kimeraclan3135]

Jack Patterson, your father, before he was your father, would be proud! I mean what 9 year old wouldn't be to have their story animated?!

[@jimkreider9997]

The tale sounds just like a school boy would write. Putting it in claymation was genius

[@jessicarowley9631]

This was brilliant and charming! Wipes the floor with most modern horror stories. Bravo that boy!

[@alleyrose5807]

Absolutely brilliant. What a proud moment to be able to collaborate with your father, something you can treasure for generations ❤

[@joemck74]

This is somehow the most British thing ever. I'd love to see a series of kids stories made with this kind of 'sanewashing' interpreting the kids story into an adult structured screenplay and filled with witty homage to old Hammer films.

[@MiriamMillen]

Well, that was better written than several more modern interpretations of the Dracula(r) story, lol. Well done, both the writing and the claymation interpretation! Thank you. 😄

[@AnnieLennox1Fan]

Excellent job! Enjoyed every minute of the film. Thank you for sharing.

[@nuthinmuffins5073]

Love it! If only he’d given us more to work with. The casting is a good start - wish we knew who he’d have playing the other parts. The teddy bear head sticking out of Dracula’s chest is perfect. And of course, “Lord Vinton’s” is a nice little nod. I immediately saw the influence.

[@lucyw.7597]

Wonderful! What a true labour of love! I'm probably a similar age to your Dad, staying up late to watch Hammer films!...My Mum discovered my brother & I curled up under a rug on the sofa one morning, festooned in garlic bulbs, & a couple of rosaries...we'd scared ourselves so much we hadn't ventured out of the living room all night! Your charming film reminded me of that, I'd forgotten all about it. So thank you! Your Dad was a great young writer, very clear & concise, with a good grasp of the consequences of messing with the Dark Side! This has been my favourite Halloween watch this year!

[@underobsidianskies]

Were those people waiting for a bus next to the severed head guy?! So funny, and the animation was great!