Transylvania 6-5000
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Transylvania 6-5000 is the title of two movies. It is a pun on "Pennsylvania 6-5000", a song made famous by Glenn Miller.
1963 cartoon
Transylvania 6-5000 (1963) is a short animated film starring Bugs Bunny. Bugs mistakenly ends up in "Pittsburghe, Transylvania", and finds an old castle. There he meets Count Bloodcount, who invites him in. There is a recurring gag featuring the use of the magic words "hocus pocus" and "abracadabra". In one scene, the Count sneaks up behind Bugs as a vampire and is just about to strike when Bugs says "abracadabra", turning him into a bat. As the bat flies out the window, Bugs says "hocus pocus", causing the Count to turn back and fall into the moat. Finally the Count reveals his true identity to Bugs, resulting in a "magic phrase" duel.
1985 movie
Transylvania 6-5000 (1985) is a movie about two tabloid reporters who travel to modern-day Transylvania to uncover the truth behind Frankenstein sightings. Along the way, they encounter other horror movie staples - a mummy, a werewolf, a vampire - each with a twist.
Directed by Rudy DeLuca, the film stars Jeff Goldblum, Ed Begley, Jr., and Geena Davis. Notable other cast include Michael Richards, Carol Kane, and Jeffrey Jones.