Bela Lugosi, the Hungarian-American actor best known for portraying Count Dracula in the 1931 film, made a unique request for his funeral in 1956. He asked to be buried wearing his iconic Dracula costume—complete with cape and medallion—believing the role had become an integral part of his identity. While his family initially hesitated, they ultimately honored his wish. Lugosi’s decision forever connected him with the character he immortalized, blurring the lines between fiction and legacy. His

And there would be no Dracula without the incredibly talented Bela Lugosi! In addition to appearing as the vampire Dracula in multiple Universal Monsters films, Lugosi also played other characters too. How many of you can name another character Lugosi played in a Universal horror film? 🎥 #AbbottAndCostelloMeetFrankenstein #Dracula #Vampire #UniversalMonsters | Universal Horror