Review:
This classic adaptation of the classic Bram Stoker horror novel, starring Bela Lugosi in the titular role, tells the story of Count Dracula, his journey to London and subsequent hunt for a special woman’s blood, as well as how Professor van Helsing hunts him down. The film is considered a classic, the standard by which all other vampire movies should be judged, but I personally found it more funny than threatening. The incompetence of nearly all the characters is incredible and much more cause for alarm than Dracula. I admit, I have never read the book, but surely that was not the intended message.
Random Observations:
The film is actually based on the play based on the book, which made several changes to the storyline and characters.
Tags: 1931, American Film, based on play, Bela Lugosi, book adaptation, Bram Stoker, Charles K. Gerrard, David Manners, Dracula, Dwight Frye, Edward Van Sloan, english, Frances Dade, Garrett Fort, Hamilton Deane, Helen Chandler, Herbert Bunston, horror movie, Joan Standing, John L. Balderston, minute movie review, movie review, Movies, Tod Browning, unintentional comedy