Now in pre-production: TALES OF DRACULA!

TALES OF DRACULA is a new independent film featuring three classic cinematic movie monsters: Dracula, The Wolfman, and Frankenstein's Monster! Intended to be a throwback to the classic monster movies created by Universal and Hammer Films, TALES OF DRACULA will deliver the typical genre elements, but brings a few new things to the table in regards to its mon-stars.

Originally intended to be a short film/pilot in the same vein as TALES OF FRANKENSTEIN, the original script, written by actor/producer/monster suit actor Joe DeMuro, has since been beefed up considerably by author/classic horror fan Dwight Kemper.

Along with special makeup f/x by the talented Ronald Chamberlain (who created the title monster in DEMON MESSENGER), this looks to be a good ole-fashioned monster romp made by classic horror fans, for classic horror fans. (And to answer your main questions, yes the film will be shot in black and white!)

Currently, the only thing missing from this winning combination is a complete cast. The producers are looking for a few good men (and women) to fill in some roles, particularly that of DRACULA. With that said, if you have any acting experience and live in Northeast, PA/The Southern Tier of NY, why not drop by the next casting call for TALES OF DRACULA? Full details for said casting call can be found below:

I've been following this film from its inception and I have to say that I have high hopes for it. The second draft of the script (which I just polished off) is fun and definitely has that old Universal feel, and there's a lot of talent behind the cameras on this project. Once the cast is nailed down, TALES OF DRACULA is set to go into production hopefully by the end of March. In the meantime, LIKE THE FILM'S OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE to get updates and see behind the scenes photos!

Casting Call for TALES OF DRACULA!

Hear ye, hear ye! Audition for TALES OF DRACULA on July 21st!

My pal Joe DeMuro (co-producer and creature suit actor from The Demon Messenger) is currently putting together a really cool independent film called TALES OF DRACULA.

Mainly inspired by Universal's cadre of classic monsters, this hour-long homage will will feature Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, and a cameo appearance by a Wolfman! The script is ready to go, the sets are being built, and makeup f/x guru Ron Chamberlain (who studied under Dick Smith!) is on board to create the monsters.

All that's really left now is to pull together a cast! If you think you've got what it takes, there will be a casting call on Saturday, July 21st at the Comfort Inn, on Front Street in Binghamton, NY. Auditions begin at 8:30 AM and end at 1:00 PM! Along with eight extras, Joe is looking for six actors to make up the main cast of characters. Below is a list of roles that are currently up for grabs in this production:

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So be sure to mark July 21st on your calendars, and break a leg! (Not literally.) Once the cast is finalized "Tales of Dracula" will go into production soon after. Shooting is scheduled to begin in late August during weekends.

For more information about the film and/or the casting call, drop me a line at vault_master@bmoviefilmvault.com and I'll fill you in. If I am unable to answer your inquiries, I'll pass them on to Joe and he will touch base with you.

Good luck!

UPDATE: The production has added BRUCE GREIG to the team to do some matte paintings and backdrops for "Tales of Dracula." Bruce, a New Zealand native, does a lot of work for Hollywood productions, including: "King Kong," "The Lord of the Rings Trilogy," "10,000 B.C.," and most recently "The Hobbit!" How freakin' cool is that?!