(L-R. Countess Gregula, Count Sam Gregula, Nurse Bela Donna &
Dr. Svornoff)
1. Where did you come up with your name?
From my parents. Haha. Seriously, I just used my mortal name
of Greg as a variation of Count Dracula by adding "ula" at the
end of Greg and just put Count in the beginning. I later added
the first name of Sam as a nod to Sam Dracula a.k.a. Grandpa
from THE MUNSTERS.
2. Where did you come up with your
character?
My love for popular vampires such as Bela Lugosi's Count
Dracula, Christopher Lee's Dracula and Al 'Grandpa' Lewis from
THE MUNSTERS all inspired my look for Count Gregula.
3. Going to conventions you have met a
lot of famous people, who is your favorite?
Hmmm, that is tough one. I really enjoyed meeting everyone
through the years at various conventions, but if I have to
choose my most favorite famous person then it vould have to be
the late and great Al 'Grandpa' Lewis. I met Mr. Lewis at a
Munster Masquerade in Texas that I vas invited to attend back
in October of 2002. Such vonderful memories...
4. What are your favorite horror movies
and why?
John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN because it is about my favorite
holiday and in my opinion this film is the KING of modern
horror movies. Also, the classic Universal film DRACULA of
1931 made me the vampire I am today.
5. Who inspired you growing up?
My personal fiend Svengoolie inspired me the most to even
give horror hosting a try. Vatching his old show SON OF
SVENGOOLIE vhile growing up vas so much fun! I thought vhen I
become an adult vampire I vant to put my claw into the ring to
entertain others.
6. What kind of advice would you give to
any future horror show hosts?
Be patient because fame doesn't come overnight and don't do
this expecting to get rich. Be a horror show host for the love
of the genre.
7. Who are your favorite horror movie
actors?
Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney Jr., Jamie Lee Curtis,
Bill Moseley, Sid Haig and Robert Englund to name just a few.
8. What in your opinion makes a great
horror movie?
A great horror movie has to be scary and believable. Excessive
gore is not alvays necessary.
9. What was your favorite thing to dress
up as for Halloween in childhood?
Godzilla!
10. Is there any particular monster that
fascinates you?
A vampire of corpse!
11. How did Count Gregula's Crypt get
started?
Vell, Countess and I first made a TV appearance on THE
BONE JANGLER and it vas such an enjoyable experience that ve
decided to give it a try by filming our very first show on
location at Navy Pier in Chicago. That pilot episode of ours
vas a collaboration effort vith one other person that vas our
first editor. Our show vas originally seen in various parts of
Indiana and Illinois. Ve have now expanded to celebrity
interviews, entertainment reviews on our own blog, acting in
movies and making various personal appearances.
12. Who are the other members on your
show?
Countess Gregula, our Children of the Night & Da Crypt Crew.
13. Do you have any upcoming projects in
the works?
I'm thinking of doing a live stage show of COUNT GREGULA'S
CRYPT at a local theatre. Keep checking my sites for details.
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