Dracula (1931)
"After a harrowing ride through the Carpathian mountains in eastern Europe, Renfield enters castle Dracula to finalize the transferral of Carfax Abbey in London to Count Dracula, who is in actuality a vampire. Renfield is drugged by the eerily hypnotic count, and turned into one of his thralls, protecting him during his sea voyage to London. After sucking the blood and turning the young Lucy Weston into a vampire, Dracula turns his attention to her friend Mina Seward, daughter of Dr. Seward who then calls in a specialist, Dr. Van Helsing, to diagnose the sudden deterioration of Mina's health. Van Helsing, realizing that Dracula is indeed a vampire, tries to prepare Mina's fiance, John Harker, and Dr. Seward for what is to come and the measures that will have to be taken to prevent Mina from becoming one of the undead." -imdb.com
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Plenty to admire in the Browning Version (ha ha), including the excellent sets and terrific unhinged performance of Renfield - probably the creepiest on film, but overall it's showing its age and is frequently dramatically dull, not like "Freaks". IMO Lugosi is a proper ham with two stock expressions.
A TRUE Classic. Lugosi is the #1 Dracula
One truly great classic, the best Dracula movie ever. Loved it as a kid and still love it today!!!!! Totally awesome!!!!!
WONDERFUL ....!
Tod Browning's 2nd best after Freaks
Still one of the greatest. Perfect mood, and perfect settings.
Bela Lugosi is the best Dracula ever! Great Movie.
Excellent movie! Even after all these years, it's still one of the best.
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