Draghoula Explained

Draghoula is a 1995 comedy horror film directed by Bashar Shbib.^[1]

Plot

A tribute to the high concept trashiness of B-movies, the film centres on Harry (Chriss Lee), a scientist who is trying to locate the gene that controls guilt, but transforms into a combination vampire and drag queen after being bitten by one of his lab rats.^[2]

Production

Lee, a musician with the band Talamasca, was cast in the lead role after Shbib saw his performance in a vampire-themed rock concert.^[2]

Release

The film was subsequently screened on Showcase in 2001 as a Hallowe'en special.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Book: Pozzuoli, Alain . Dracula (1897-1997): Guide du centenaire... . 93 . 1996 . Éditions Hermé . 9782866652128 .
2. Bill Brownstein, "A bite of the big-time for locals; Montreal director brings out camp-vamp Draghoula". Montreal Gazette, November 5, 1994.
3. Victor Dwyer, "Draghoula (1995)". The Globe and Mail, October 27, 2001.