Though not my very favourite movie about the infamous vampire, this is quite beautiful, well-told and gorgeously photographed (I really can't wait to see the blu!) and is most probably Bela Lugosi's finest hour (though I love his work; and it's also right up there with the greatest-ever vampiric depictions on celluloid), and it has genuine scares. Lugosi not only growls and snarls but also delivers the succulent…
The story of the strangest passion the world has ever known!
A British estate agent travels to Transylvania to meet the mysterious Count Dracula, who is interested in leasing a London castle. After Dracula enslaves the agent and drives him to insanity, the pair return to London together, where Dracula, a secret bloodsucker, begins preying on socialites.
Top Cast
Bela Lugosi
Count Dracula
Helen Chandler
Mina
David Manners
John Harker
Dwight Frye
Renfield
Edward Van Sloan
Van Helsing
Herbert Bunston
Doctor Seward
Frances Dade
Lucy
Joan Standing
Maid
Charles K. Gerrard
Martin
Anna Bakacs
Innkeeper's Daughter (uncredited)
Bunny Beatty
Flower Girl (uncredited)
Nicholas Bela
Coach Passenger (uncredited)
Daisy Belmore
Coach Passenger (uncredited)
William A. Boardway
Concertgoer Outside Theatre (uncredited)
Barbara Bozoky
Innkeeper's Wife (uncredited)
Tod Browning
Harbormaster (voice) (uncredited)
Reviews
Probably my third or fourth time seeing this and while the story is simple, still really entertaining and Bela Lugosi, who even as a favorite of mine acknowledge was never the strongest actor, is in his element. Also has some decent effects and nice set design for the era. **4.0/5**
"The blood is the life, Mr. REINFIELD" At three years old this was my first horror movie. My great-grandmother is the one who sat me down and showed me great Bela Lugosi as Dracula. This entire movie is timeless and classic. The very best of all the Universal horrors. No one could be a more perfect Dracula than Bela Lugosi. To accomplish so much with just a stare. No special effects. No fangs... yet he…
**_A tall, dark and mesmerizing vampire comes to London from Transylvania_** “Dracula” (1931) was based on the play rather than the novel, but the basic Bram Stoker tale is there with alterations. In its time, this was great. Talkies had only been around for a handful of years. Don’t expect the nudity, violence or gore of Coppola’s “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” (1992). If you want a modern take on the tale, I suggest…
FAQ about Dracula
What is Dracula about?
A British estate agent travels to Transylvania to meet the mysterious Count Dracula, who is interested in leasing a London castle. After Dracula enslaves the agent and drives him to insanity, the pair return to London together, where Dracula, a secret bloodsucker, begins preying…
When was Dracula released?
Dracula was released in 1931.
What genres does Dracula belong to?
Dracula is categorised as Horror.
Who stars in Dracula?
The cast of Dracula includes Bela Lugosi, Helen Chandler, David Manners, Dwight Frye, Edward Van Sloan.