Dracula 1931 Filming Location and Climbing to the Top of Vasquez Rocks!

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Dracula 1931 Filming Location and Climbing to the Top of Vasquez Rocks!

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Join us as we visit Vasquez Rocks in search of a long lost Dracula 1931 Filming Location starring Bela Lugosi.
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@arkfodao 3 жыл бұрын

R.I.P Bela Lugosi, by far the best Dracula of all time

@anthonycrnkovich5241 3 жыл бұрын

I second that!

@iankirkpatrick1875 3 жыл бұрын

Nah, Christopher Lee

@palerider964 3 жыл бұрын

Frank Langela

@janetlieb2507 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Best Dracula!!!❤

@palerider964 3 жыл бұрын

@@janetlieb2507 he was the worst. Christopher Lee & Frank Langela were waaay better.

@janetlieb2507 3 жыл бұрын

Dracula is a masterpiece!❤

@scottjohnson2395 3 ай бұрын

I like movie

@HoudiniWild 3 жыл бұрын

I'll be darned. I thought Dracula was 100% studio shot, but there's no question that shot is Vasquez Rocks. Thank you!

@weavers99 3 жыл бұрын

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey was shot there too!

@JoeMotionVideos82 3 жыл бұрын

"I totally lugied on my good dead self!"

@ericsanchez6263 3 жыл бұрын

NEAR THOSE ROCKS IS WHERE LORDS KEANU REEVES AND ALEX WINTER GAVE THE HORROR ICON KNOWN AS THE GRIMM REAPER...THE TIGHEST REAR ADMIRAL OF ALL TIME!

@djcomputerfreak2542 3 жыл бұрын

I have seen those rock formations in Star Trek and I have always been fascinated with them. One day I will go to the top

@christopherquinlan7839 3 жыл бұрын

That is so cool!! I always assumed it was a back drop on a soundstage. It's cool that fans of that movie have a legit place they can visit.

@kathie__1 3 жыл бұрын

This version of Dracula is my favorite. I must have watched it a hundred times and own a digital copy of it. This was fun, thank you

@janetlieb2507 3 жыл бұрын

Best Dracula!!❤

@BillSchafer48 3 жыл бұрын

The opening shoots from Werewolf of London (1935) was shot at the Rocks, too.

@janetlieb2507 3 жыл бұрын

Thanx for sharing! ❤

@klaytonhaggard4924 3 жыл бұрын

Love these universal monster location hope to keep getting more

@joecrow5484 2 жыл бұрын

i hope he does a video on the location where the monster throws maria in the lake thinking she will float like the flowers did.

@thommcintyre2903 3 жыл бұрын

Vasquez Rocks are visually stunning, ground level, and from on high. I enjoy how you take pains to find and simulate the same camera angles from the movies, and especially incorporating the mat-painting of Borgo Pass from Dracula. Those extras make your vlogs outstanding and anticipated. Besides countless westerns, the rocks also served as the Planet Mongo in the 1930's Flash Gordon serials.

@horrorbreakdown 3 жыл бұрын

I love seeing you do these Universal Monsters filming locations. Keep 'em coming!

@Master_Blackthorne 2 жыл бұрын

Our intrepid host falling off the Vasquez Rock: Eeeeeeoooooowooooooaaaah! Bela Lugosi's ghost: Listen to him, child of the night, what music he makes!

@HoldSimp Жыл бұрын

I found this in the search and yet again grimmlifecollective you don't disappoint, I first watched the Bela Lugosi version of Dracula in the 1970s when I was 4 years old, even to this day its so vivid. I came downstairs as a small child as I couldn't sleep, my father was watching this old black and white film and so I sat on my dads lap and started staring at the tv screen, I remember my mother saying that this would scare me and my father answering if it does he will go back to bed. I sat there through the whole movie not moving, just captivated by this figure from the shadows with his flowing cloak and hypnotizing voice. From that day on I was captivated by the horror genre, I was a huge hammer horror fan growing up being from the UK but I have always remembered this movie that started it all. Thanks for walking me down the road of a happy memory from my childhood, its been a pleasure to watch....

@bigtam462 Ай бұрын

I can really relate to what you said in this message ..I was born in 68 so fond and scary memories of being allowed to stay up in the mid to late 70s to watch the old universal and hammer horror movies they used to show on the BBC late at night. (remember the horror double bill ) my 3 brothers and I squeezed together on the sofa and my mum and dad on thr chairs. Me and my younger brother used to draw crosses on the condensation on the windows to keep dracula out when we went to bed 😂...my strongest memories are of Oliver Reed breaking out of the cell in his werewolf movie and of course the music they played just before Christopher Lee entered as Dracula...you knew he was coming so it was hiding behind the sofa, Peter Cushing was my first hero.. 😂..and then when Salems lot first aired in 2 parts in 1979 it was all anyone talked about in the yard at school the next day..a modern day vampire....mind blowing.....I still watch and enjoy those films to this day at 55 .

@HoldSimp Ай бұрын

@@bigtam462 I first watched Salems lot when I was 8 years old on my own on holiday as it was on British tv. It reminded me of a mixture of the Bela Lugosi Dracula and the even older Nosferatu, the music and the way it was filmed always kept you involved and wanting more. I can honestly say the horror movies of today pale in comparison, cheap jump scares and hardly any story, I definitely miss the older times when Hammer half hour was on a Thursday night and used to watch it on an old monochrome TV.......

@bigtam462 Ай бұрын

@@HoldSimp I'm from UK too...yeah hammer house of horror was a revelation too..early 8Os...I think they are on one of the streaming channels ITVX I think......agreed...modern day horrors aren't much kop....was a bit disappointed in The last voyage of the Demeter was really looking forward to it too....

@dannymcdermott5549 Жыл бұрын

The Werewolf of London scene where Dr. Yogami attacked Dr. Glendon was filmed at that same location. Thanks for the tour.

@jared1870 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I didn't realize this was the opening scene of Dracula. Until today, I only saw the matte mountains. Awesome view from the top! Thanks for taking us along.

@brockobamagh1851 3 жыл бұрын

That climb was scary! I was getting vertigo just watching the screen!

@erifretrats378 2 жыл бұрын

love those rocks, you can see where each one of the earth's plates pushed over the top of the one next to it sliding the other back under itself........ the force that must have taken to do that, is just phenomenal......... in case you wanted to know

@mano1971music 2 жыл бұрын

You my friend, have BALLS OF STEEL !! How you were able to capture the downward view as you stood on the top of Vasquez Rock literally gave me vertigo.....and I'm sitting comfortably in bed! Thank you for this AMAZING video!!!

@davidfarnham5661 3 жыл бұрын

O.M.G. A beautiful video with some amazing footage. And to get the actual shot lined up from Dracula was PHENOMINAL. Speaking as someone who is terrified of heights even when you pointed the camera down from the peak of Vasquez rocks my stomach lurched. I'm just so pleased you got down safely.

@themoores9817 3 жыл бұрын

This has to be one of the coolest videos ever.how have I only just found your channel? Bela Lugosi is one of my fave actors of all time . Him as Dracula is iconic. Thankyou for this video 👍🏻

@maryannwheeler6116 3 жыл бұрын

I've been to Vasquez rocks but I never climbed. You got a lot of guts Michael. But anyway that was so cool seeing where they filmed 1931 Dracula. My very first horror movie when I was 5 years old and still my ultimate favorite. Thank you thank you for finding the location and sharing it with everybody

@mateocafe45 3 жыл бұрын

Greet video! Just be careful Michael climbing the rocks and beware of baby rattlesnakes. It is not quite time yet- but the little monsters come out in the spring. I am from So CA so I know.

@joep4483 3 жыл бұрын

The movie was filmed 90 years ago, yet it still looks more believable than the CGI used today.

@majesticpublicenemy3201 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds about boomer. Uh, I mean, now let’s hear what the more open-minded and non-back in my day crowd (who don’t tirelessly complain about the changing times and modernism in general) has to say in regards to this? Nay? K. Then I should just add: oh please

@chocolatcats 2 жыл бұрын

unreal isn't it. TECHNICALLY 91 (1931 was the year it was released, not filmed (1930) its wild

@dianes.3718 3 жыл бұрын

I love the landscape of the west. I lived in El Centro CA, about a 25 minute drive to the Mexico border. I drove to San Diego and the desert landscape was breath taking. I'm in north Florida now.

@VancouverJeff 3 жыл бұрын

I was looking forward to watching this video but I had no idea how amazing it would be! Seeing those rock formations that line up with those shots is amazing to see!

@rhysnybo3420 8 ай бұрын

Love that word Spooktacular definitely says it all being the spot of the classic horror film of the Dracula

@UnwrittenSpade 3 жыл бұрын

This channel has become my go to I love watching both of you and all your content keep up the amazing channel

@cliffordball440 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your hunts for movie sites. This hike was great!!

@thebrideoffrankenstein2415 10 ай бұрын

Watching it as we speak October 31 2023 ...such an amazing film...Bela Lugosi IS Dracula the best one ever I never get tired of watching all the Universal Studios Monster films they're all so beautiful to watch...

@ellaxracz 3 жыл бұрын

That made my legs wobble... insane/intense... 😲 reminded me of climbing to the summit of the Untersberg mountain in Austria last year which was covered in knee high snow... brave for your passion... awesome vid...

@mrscb5303 3 жыл бұрын

Ok I know logically it’s 4 months later and I’ve seen you in other more recent videos...but your climb made me so nervous 😬!!! I truly appreciate what you do to entertain us! The view here was gorgeous!

@aaronfrahm623 3 жыл бұрын

Another flawless shot recreation. Props for all the extra effort on this one. Grimm for Life!

@roseannes335 3 жыл бұрын

Bravo! Excellent view! It is amazing!

@erifretrats378 2 жыл бұрын

now I want to get out my Bela Lugosi Dracula DVDs to watch again, again, again, a millions times later, again

@krystina.nelson217 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for risking your life to give us a viewing experience. The location is definitely spectacular and I would love to be the one to seek out the areas for filming locations. We live on a beautiful continent and so much beauty is taken for granted.

@arlangodthaab3672 Жыл бұрын

Just want to add my congrats and gratitude for all the time, effort, and information you've added to my cinematic memories.

@alisarsour8552 3 жыл бұрын

Keep water with you even in the cold. You will still become dehydrated and not realize it. Don't want anything bad happen to you. Stay safe

@JohnMassari 3 жыл бұрын

So cool that you took the climb yourself and didn’t send the drone to do the hard work for you.

@grimmlifecollective 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you...I just had to.

@akicitaa.8233 3 жыл бұрын

White on white translucent black capes back on the rack...Bela Lugosi's Dead...the bats have left the belltower, the victims have been bled, red velvet lines the black box...Bela Lugosi's Dead

@moviegeek9540 3 жыл бұрын

I was gonna say you're channeling your inner Spider-Man by climbing the rock. But you said it yourself Michael. You're a real Daredevil instead. Happy Halloween!

@sside8 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Michael on climbing that rock! No way I could ever do it!

@kvkmuzic7092 3 жыл бұрын

Where's Jessica!!!??? This was cool. No need to apologize, we enjoy all of your adventures. Just keep being careful. Rock On!!!

@emoryandrewclay 3 жыл бұрын

Where is Jessica?

@janetlieb2507 3 жыл бұрын

The west is gorgeous!!another world!!! When I was there I saw wild horses. Now sadly they are killing them.❤💔

@TheKulu42 2 жыл бұрын

Part of Dracula 1931 was filmed in a desert of all places? Now that's cool!

@chevy266nova 3 жыл бұрын

That Dracula with Bela Lugosi is my favorite of all the Dracula movies. And I have seen them all I believe in my 76 years on this earth.

@user-vr6sd3cr9p 2 ай бұрын

Bela Lugosi will in deed be the best Count Dracula for sure. Listen to the children of the night. What music they make. One of lines from the movie. I like what Michael called a parking lot. San Andreas fault line. Has fixed the place up a bit. This looks like a fun day trip. Todays vampires are good. A true classic never go's out of style. ❤

@chocolatcats 2 жыл бұрын

I love it...I live right by these famous rocks (for varied films) "Borgo Pass!" and Aqua Dulce is the area...see that road you're on (its next to the 14 freeway. You probably passed the ranch of wild animals owned/lives there Tippi Hedren of the Birds. I have been there too. I can imagine how you feel seeing this because its magnificent. On that Sierra Highway you most likely took to get there is a cafe called Halfway House and its used in many films PLUS a few of Clints. And.....in Santa Clarita (same area) on Railroad Ave near Lyons...is the Saugus Cafe (famous for films for many years) And...oh I love this one, by that Saugus Cafe is Clint's old trailer court he used in both Every Which Way But Loose films. And Valencia, (this same area) we film NCIS plus many more shows.

@Stormgazer 3 жыл бұрын

Beware of D’rockula! 🧛🏻‍♂️

@Myrna611 2 жыл бұрын

Holy Heck!!! I could never have climbed those rocks. I'm glad Jessica didn't venture up. Yep, Michael, you're officially "crazy"🤣

@TheBdomijan 3 жыл бұрын

Dude!!! That was one amazing death defying video bro!!! I loved it!!! 🤘😎🤘 so freakin cool and I’m now a super happy subscriber and can’t wait for more and also watch all of your past library!!! This is one incredibly interesting KZfaq channel, thank you for your content!!!!!!! 🤘😁🤘

@ericthepunisher 3 жыл бұрын

I was legit terrified for you climbing that rock but well done man and also the Dracula opening was shot one of the best shot lineups I have ever seen !!

@tonyacosta8914 Жыл бұрын

This is why your so loved

@bluebellrose8 Жыл бұрын

Geeze, at 15:50 I'm puffing with you! My heart almost skipped a beat when you looked down. Now you have bragging rights! Not to mention balls! Thanks for climbing so I don't have to😁😉

@1964amora 3 жыл бұрын

It's call Star Trek rock also u need to go see the Lone Ranger rock off of Redmesa Road in Chatsworth,CA.

@larryaldrich4351 Жыл бұрын

When Renfield's carriage goes downhill to the inn looks alot like the road to Shiloh Ranch of the Virginian.

@mackjay1777 Жыл бұрын

Nice job matching up the movie shots. And the tour of place is great, really awesome and you had a perfect day with those clouds.

@jokeroneninesevenzero 3 жыл бұрын

Hey grimm life, if you want to check out some more of those rocks, check out Corriganville park movie ranch in Simi Valley. I go there all the time. I'm five minutes away. Lots of films. Not many horror films. It's about four miles from Spahn ranch off Santa Susana pass road.

@KarenAmbler1967 3 жыл бұрын

You’re brave to climb up there. I never would have made it to the top.

@JaycRam 3 жыл бұрын

That shot at 14:56 really kicked in that nauseating feeling I get from heights.

@johnedwards1580 Жыл бұрын

That rock formation is iconic and much larger than I expected after seeing your video. Well done!

@jenniferforbes3236 2 жыл бұрын

The view from the top Is incredible!

@stevebastian3633 3 жыл бұрын

Know it’s been mentioned but seriously gotta give you some love for going after the OG universal crew. I would have never known the black lagoon was a visitable place or that these rocks were in Dracula as well

@TVForces 3 жыл бұрын

I just discovered this channel and have really been enjoying it. I really like this guy. His interest in history, his excitement, his respect for property.. If I lived in California and had the means, I could totally see myself doing what he does, but not as adventurous. Also, for a lover of grimm things, he is always talking about how beautiful things are. A very interesting, positive channel.

@sandypandys Жыл бұрын

Dracula is my all time favorite so mesmerizing and alluring 🥰🤩 great location i can see why it is used in many films with the fault line there is destruction and life

@dinochickarelli6327 3 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for an ankle sprain or broken bone on that slope! Well done Grimm! I see a once- great athlete in there somewhere.! 😁👍

@bobcurtis3958 Жыл бұрын

Nice job... love your passion for finding these movie locations!

@simonvanderwerf 3 жыл бұрын

That was some awesome camera work and I love that you are there in search of Dracula. Top of the world Vlad!

@andy77impala23 3 жыл бұрын

Afternoon guys 👋👍 hi everyone in the world

@dimebagdave77 3 жыл бұрын

You guys hit all the best spots, thank you👍 I need to watch the Spanish version of Dracula to see if they shot here also

@chocolatcats 2 жыл бұрын

no..its not the same

@lyndaruff1836 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Great effort climbing Vasquez Rocks 👏 I've never heard of them as I live in Australia.

@leonardvicari2857 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for keeping the classic universal monster movies alive they are the greatest I have a orange glow in the dark Dracula Tshirt with Bela Lugosi 's face on it

@nickx1754 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool. I can't tell if Michael is trembling from the physical exertion or out of fear but I imagine his answer would be simply "yes." Those are some amazing views. I may need to check it out myself someday.

@dantebrown469 3 жыл бұрын

We need more subscribers like 1 million y'all deserve it ❤️

@steveinthemountains8264 Жыл бұрын

Damn good job getting to the top of Vasquez Rocks! Watching this vid reminds me of the time I hiked Angel's Landing in Zion Canyon, Utah......scary but thrilling!

@ericsanchez6263 3 жыл бұрын

NEAR THOSE ROCKS IS WHERE LORDS KEANU REEVES AND ALEX WINTER GAVE THE HORROR ICON KNOWN AS THE GRIMM REAPER...THE TIGHEST REAR ADMIRAL OF ALL TIME!

@cherrlim7923 3 жыл бұрын

Oh myyy, this was amazing!! Thank you your channel is awesome. Greetings from Singapore by the way. Please stay safe!! 💀❤️

@janetlieb2507 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing climb!!beautiful view!!❤

@stevetuttle3674 6 ай бұрын

Love your videos and the way you match the original filming location to the same location the way it looks today. I don't know if you already know this, but the Vazquez Mountains are named after a famous 19th century Mexican bandit, Tiburcio Vásquez. The old television series "Stories of the Century" did a complete episode about him where they mention this rock formation.

@darkknight1938 2 жыл бұрын

This has to be the most impressive location find. Mind blown.

@smithpm81 3 жыл бұрын

you are so lucky to be able to visit these places, i can only dream about this. thanks so much for doing these vids

@williamschlenger1518 3 жыл бұрын

Filmed thirteen years before I was born.I used to stay up & watch it on channel 11at eleven pm.😃

@walterfechter8080 3 жыл бұрын

Watch out for The Gorn -- it likes to toss boulders. Sedimentary rocks which; over geologic time; have been "folded" and uplifted. Spectacular! Thanks Grimmlifecollective!

@MB1BUMPER 3 жыл бұрын

Many films are filmed there includingBill and Teds bogus journey and a famous Star Trek scene as well.

@explorers1979 3 жыл бұрын

In my 20's I would have trucked up those rocks, now, turning 42... no way! Thanks for another great video!

@carolynpurser7469 Ай бұрын

Wow! Those views are spectacular! Thank you for making that hike. Because I don't think I'd ever make it. 😊

@BlahBlahYaga 3 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for this one since you moved! I just left California but this is where I’d go hiking & where I still go any time I’m back

@jackinthebox995 3 жыл бұрын

Captain Kirk fought the Gorn Captain on an episode of Star Trek TOS there!

@chapingaryjr 3 жыл бұрын

Vasquez rocks I used to go there when I was little

@shawnmcdowell5477 3 жыл бұрын

That was super cool.

@bum31577 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that looks stunning

@JulioAvalos3000 Жыл бұрын

Great video. You have combined an iconic film with one of Southern California's most underappreciated areas.

@pravinshingadia7337 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and well done on the climb. You’re an awesome guy!

@socaleyes8684 3 жыл бұрын

Vasquez Rocks was our party grounds in the late seventies and eighties, I met Robert Wagner out there while filming an episode of Hart to Hart.

@LisaVornhagen Жыл бұрын

That was so cool! Those rocks are amazing the way they jut out like that! The rock that was in Dracula is really cool, too. I don't know if anyone else could see it, but on the underside of that rock behind you there was a figure with a crown on it's head.

@cynthiaguthrie8303 3 жыл бұрын

Been there many times but never climbed to the top. Thanks for doing it for me, and welcome to the splendor of California

@brandielynn3142 3 жыл бұрын

Wow...I wanna do that now. Awesome view.

@rhysnybo3420 8 ай бұрын

Holy canoly as right good job on clambing the Vazquez Mountains

@YourTubeVideoss 3 жыл бұрын

13:07 Omg Grimm-Life , It Looked Like You Almost Was Going To Fall - Amazing Climb Rock , Wow , Good Video , Just Don't Get Hurt .. 1 Slip All It Takes BE SAFE ! Loved This Video - Thumbs Up - And I Shared On My Facebook , You Earned It lol

@bjornemccomb8262 3 жыл бұрын

Get outta here, the same path and rocks still there today 90 years gone….fascinating to stand there where cinema history first met Dracula 🧛‍♂️….if my dad were alive to see this video, great job ❤️