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Dracula

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The dashing, mysterious Count Dracula (Bela Lugosi), after hypnotizing a British soldier, Renfield (Dwight Frye), into his mindless slave, travels to London and takes up residence in an old castle. Soon Dracula begins to wreak havoc, sucking the blood of young women and turning them into vampires. When he sets his sights on Mina (Helen Chandler), the daughter of a prominent doctor, vampire-hunter Van Helsing (Edward Van Sloan) is enlisted to put a stop to the count's never-ending bloodlust.

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Critics Consensus

Bela Lugosi's timeless portrayal of Dracula in this creepy and atmospheric 1931 film has set the standard for major vampiric roles since.

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TIME Magazine 10/15/2008
An exciting melodrama, not as good as it ought to be but a cut above the ordinary trapdoor-and-winding-sheet type of mystery film. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 10/07/2008
A sublimated ghost story related with all surface seriousness and above all with a remarkably effective background of creepy atmosphere. Go to Full Review Dave Kehr Chicago Reader 09/25/2007
The opening scenes, set in Dracula's castle, are magnificent -- grave, stately, and severe. But the film becomes unbearably static once the action moves to England. Go to Full Review Sebastian Zavala Kahn Ventana Indiscreta Oct 31
4/5
Although the 'Dracula' movie hasn't stood the test of time very well, Dracula the character, played by the great Bela Lugosi, will remain etched in the minds of moviegoers for all eternity. [Full Review In Spanish]. Go to Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com Oct 30
4/5
…Tod Browing's Dracula is iconic, but not a great film to modern eyes...while the vibe and appearance of Lugosi in the 1931 original is spot-on, most of the other elements, adapted from creaky-old stage-plays, are horribly dated… Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Oct 26
3.5/4
The first half, set in Transylvania, is terrific and elevates the entire production. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Color Oct 26 An absolute classic!! See more Leo Oct 25 Classic movie, great story that lays the groundwork for all future Dracula movies. Bela at his best! See more Robert 10/15/2023 Very cool to see a classic film on the big screen, hopefully they do this all the time with movies I never got to see in theaters See more Ryo H @RT73324365 May 23 Absolute masterpiece!! See more Stephen C @bob25009 Mar 8 Successful horror movie in 1.25 hours. See more Melissa L @Agent99 Mar 5 A well-acted horror classic...definitely recommend it. See more Read all reviews
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Tod Browning

Director

Bela Lugosi

Count Dracula

Edward Van Sloan

Prof. Abraham Van Helsing

Dwight Frye

Renfield

David Manners

John Harker

Herbert Bunston

Dr. Jack Seward

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Synopsis The dashing, mysterious Count Dracula (Bela Lugosi), after hypnotizing a British soldier, Renfield (Dwight Frye), into his mindless slave, travels to London and takes up residence in an old castle. Soon Dracula begins to wreak havoc, sucking the blood of young women and turning them into vampires. When he sets his sights on Mina (Helen Chandler), the daughter of a prominent doctor, vampire-hunter Van Helsing (Edward Van Sloan) is enlisted to put a stop to the count's never-ending bloodlust.
Director
Tod Browning
Producer
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Screenwriter
John L. Balderston, Garrett Fort, Dudley Murphy, Bram Stoker
Distributor
Realart Pictures Inc., Universal Pictures, Screen Gems, Universal Home Entertainment, MCA/Universal Pictures [us]
Production Co
Universal Pictures
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 12, 1931, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Feb 12, 2014
Runtime
1h 15m
Sound Mix
Mono