Mad Doctors
How many times did Karloff and Lugosi play mad doctors? (And what were they mad at?) Many horror legends have taken their turn playing sinister scientists and frightful physicians, as you'll see.
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S1 E1
Dracula And His Disciples
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S1 E2
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S1 E3
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S1 E4
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