Dracula

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"The story of the strangest passion the world has ever known!"
  • NR
  • 1931
  • 1 hr 15 min
  • 7.4  (59,506)
  • 71

Dracula is a 1931 horror movie that is based on Bram Stoker's novel of the same name. The movie stars Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula, a Transylvanian vampire who moves to England to spread his curse of the undead. The film is known to be the definitive portrayal of Dracula and a classic horror film. The movie begins with Renfield (Dwight Frye), a solicitor who goes to Transylvania to finalize Dracula's purchase of a property in England. Renfield is warned by the local villagers about the dangers of going to Dracula's castle, but he ignores their warning and enters the castle. There he meets Dracula, who is initially hospitable. However, Dracula soon reveals his true nature and attacks Renfield, leaving him a madman.

Dracula then boards a ship to England, where he plans to spread his curse of the undead. On the ship, he kills the crew and turns them into vampires. The ship eventually arrives in England and Dracula moves into Carfax Abbey, a property he purchased with the help of Renfield.

Dracula then begins to prey on the people of London. He attacks Lucy (Frances Dade), a friend of Renfield's, and turns her into a vampire. Lucy's friend Mina (Helen Chandler) becomes concerned about her friend's strange behavior and seeks the help of Dr. Van Helsing (Edward Van Sloan), a noted vampire expert.

Van Helsing and Mina discover that Dracula is behind Lucy's illness and plan to destroy him. Dracula, however, becomes infatuated with Mina and plans to turn her into a vampire. The rest of the movie revolves around Van Helsing and Mina's attempts to destroy Dracula and save Lucy.

The acting in the movie, especially Bela Lugosi's portrayal of Dracula, is considered to be excellent. Lugosi's performance is both menacing and seductive, making him the iconic vampire that he is today. Dwight Frye's portrayal of Renfield is also noteworthy, as he perfectly captures the character's descent into madness.

The movie is also famous for its use of lighting and shadows to create a haunting atmosphere. The scenes inside Dracula's castle are especially atmospheric, with the use of spooky music and eerie sound effects adding to the overall feeling of dread.

Overall, Dracula is a classic horror movie that still holds up today. It is a must-watch for fans of the genre and anyone interested in the history of horror cinema. The movie spawned numerous sequels and adaptations, but none have been able to match the original's iconic status.

Dracula is a 1931 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 15 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.4 and a MetaScore of 71.

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  • Release Date
    1931
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 15 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (59,506)
  • Metascore
    71