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Dracula (1931) ~ Film Review
There can be only one. Some may think vampires are a dying breed in horror, and I mostly agree with that. But the fact is, vampires are a strong presence in the horror genre, fortified by their rich history. They are the thing of legends and superstition, which is what makes them scary. Folklore and stories whispered across campfires are eerie and creepy. Sure, vampires may spend most of their time nowadays in action films or (gasp!) teen romances, but there are still vampires out there keeping horror afloat.
And why not start with the vampire to end all vampires? Dracula. When the word vampire is muttered on the street, I guarantee you 99.9% of people immediately think of Count Dracula. A slew of Dracula films popped up in horror throughout the years, but this was the original. Starring Bela Lugosi (frequent Dracula portrayer) as the count and featuring his nemesis, Van Helsing, Dracula tells the tale of the original vampire.
New in town, Count Dracula meets the lovely Mina and begins to prey on her. Professor Van Helsing and others investigate recent happenings and deduce vampires are to blame. There isn’t much story to Dracula, but this film is rich in vampire knowledge. The pieces we remember today are all in this film, and it’s a real treat to watch.
While this film isn’t one to keep you up at night or stop you from walking alone…
