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1979 rock classic 'Bela Lugosi's Dead,' lasting nearly 10 minutes, became a bleak holiday anthem

The haunting debut single helped launch gothic rock and eventually became one of Halloween’s most enduring musical staples.
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1 Movie Inspired Bauhaus’ ‘Bela Lugosi’s Dead’

Bauhaus’ “Bela Lugosi’s Dead” was inspired by an old horror movie playing on television. A member of Bauhaus didn’t want the song to just be a tribute to Bela Lugosi. The band performed the tune in ...