My Uncle was a Vampire

**Cara Randall** · 18th May 2002, 05:04 PM

I remember, late one night years ago, I propped my weary eyes open with toothpicks to watch an Italian movie called My Uncle was a Vampire. It was HILARIOUS. They gave CL these huge denture/fangs to wear and it gave him a big overbite. The plot made no sense, but it had the charm of a campy, overdubbed movie. CL's voice was really weird. I think it was his voice, but it's possible someone else's was used and dubbed over. I don't know, it's been a long time.

Does anyone know anything about this film? Somewhere I think I may still have it taped, if I didn't tape over it by now.

Cara:1roll:

**Dave Hutchens** · 19th May 2002, 06:01 AM

Hi, Cara...

..."Uncle Was a Vampire" is the exact title of this movie, and yes, so far as I know Mr. Lee dubbed his own voice. I could easily be wrong, so don't quote me. It's been years since I saw this, and only saw it once. AWFUL film, but Mr. Lee was just as cool as always. I remember thinking to myself when I saw this that Mr. Lee looked much like he did in "Dracula Has Risen from the Grave." Similar, anyway.

But LORD, what a rotten movie! :)

Dave

**Cara Randall** · 19th May 2002, 06:42 AM

Yes, it was a pretty bad film. CL was completely believable in the role despite what he had to work with. It's the only time as Dracula I can recall him running like he did in that one scene when he was trying to get back to his coffin before the sun came up. I remember thinking, "Well, why did you spend all night laying in that shrub outside that girl's window??" HEHEHE!

I only watched the movie because of CL, and it has a charm all its own. Why would he need to dub his own voice, though?

I've got to find that and watch it again. He was still adorable in it.

Cara

**Dave Hutchens** · 20th May 2002, 03:01 AM

The reason for the dubbing, Cara, was that the film is Italian, and was originally recorded in that language.

Again, I _believe_ he dubbed his own voice...I may be wrong.

I don't have that one on video (one of the very few); saw it on a late-night TV broadcast about ten years ago. Ever see "Dracula Pere et Fils," otherwise known as "Dracula Father & Son?"

Another rather bad vampire spoof, this one French, directed by the man who made "La Cage aux Folles."

Dave

**Cara Randall** · 20th May 2002, 05:52 PM

Nope, never saw that one, either. Well, of course, DUH, they would have to dub his voice. I guess I was thinking he would speak English and they would have to dub it into Italian over there. But since he speaks Italian that would not have been a problem for him to do that and have it dubbed in English.

Sometimes you have to draw me a picture

I'd like to see it, and the one you're talking about. The campy ones are fun!

Cara

**Alfonso Casal** · 21st May 2002, 07:21 PM

Uncle was a Vampire (Tempi duri per i vampiri, in the Italian original) was the film which gave to the world the immortal closing song. . .

"Dra-cu-la. Cha-cha-cha."

**Cara Randall** · 21st May 2002, 10:13 PM

I thought that was what they were saying! I thought perhaps since I didn't speak Italian I was missing out on something they meant, but that's what it really was, huh?

I can't believe it....ehhehehee.

Cara

**Alfonso Casal** · 29th May 2002, 07:57 PM

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I thought that was what they were saying! I thought perhaps since I didn't speak Italian I was missing out on something they meant, but that's what it really was, huh?

I can't believe it....ehhehehee.

Cara

Yep. It's got a beat and you can dance to it.

Skorpionn · 30th May 2002, 11:14 PM

I recall seeing that movie, it must have been about 17 years ago when I was about 13. It was dubbed, and I couldn't believe that the man I had this huge crush on was doing this sort of movie. I was astounded and thought it was hilarious. Correct me if I'm wrong, but does the movie end with him smiling, turning around with two gals on either arm? Geez, what a memory to evoke. He's gotta have one hell of a sense of humor.

**Alfonso Casal** · 31st May 2002, 12:25 AM

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but does the movie end with him smiling, turning around with two gals on either arm? Geez, what a memory to evoke. He's gotta have one hell of a sense of humor.

Yep. You got it. That scene must have made some kind of impression on me because I remember seeing this film only once, on TV, when I was five. Maybe even younger.

**Frederick Bergstrom** · 31st May 2002, 12:29 AM

still havent seen it yet...but nothing compares to Dracula and Son ,when he bites the inflatible woman!!!

**Jacob Remery** · 31st May 2002, 12:40 AM

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still havent seen it yet...but nothing compares to Dracula and Son ,when he bites the inflatible woman!!!

I love that scene.
When i saw it for the first time i thought it was hilarious.
And hmm, it still is after multiple viewings. :P

IRENE · 14th November 2002, 05:29 AM

i was wondering, is that lee dubbing his own voice on the Mendez version, or is there an American version in english around. thanks for your help!

**Jacob Remery** · 14th November 2002, 07:34 AM

What's a Mendez version??

The version i have is an old vhs rental. French/English audio with Dutch subtitles.
Mr Lee speaks fluently French. :)

Brandi · 15th November 2002, 12:29 AM

I'd like to find an subbed/undubbed copy of Dracula pere et fils since I've heard the American dub was appalling (Lee dubbed with a 3rd-rate Lugosi impersonator, another actor dubbed with a 2nd-rate Don Adams impersonator...)