I resisted the temptation to buy this movie for several months because I was afraid it wouldn’t be very Halloweeny like Dracula (1931). However, after viewing the movie, I was pleasantly surprised. I have since become addicted to it and watch it a couple of times a week - it’s very cult.
Basically, it’s the best of Dracula (1931) and Hammer films. Frank Langella, who plays Dracula, looks like a nice guy; it’s hard to imagine him as Dracula from his looks. But, in the role, he does a phenomenal job of portraying the Count, with stares and jerky head movements. They also create quite a Halloween atmosphere by featuring his cape in most scenes. Carfax Abbey looks like the Transylvanian castle in Dracula (1931), which is very old school horror. All the characters are played well, especially Lucy and Mina. Donald Pleasence plays Dr. Seward and is kind of spacey. Sir Lawrence Olivia plays Dr. Van Helsing - he seemed kind of old for the role at first, but with further viewings, I’ve come to love his character. All of sets are great.
Basically, it’s the best of Dracula (1931) and Hammer films. Frank Langella, who plays Dracula, looks like a nice guy; it’s hard to imagine him as Dracula from his looks. But, in the role, he does a phenomenal job of portraying the Count, with stares and jerky head movements. They also create quite a Halloween atmosphere by featuring his cape in most scenes. Carfax Abbey looks like the Transylvanian castle in Dracula (1931), which is very old school horror. All the characters are played well, especially Lucy and Mina. Donald Pleasence plays Dr. Seward and is kind of spacey. Sir Lawrence Olivia plays Dr. Van Helsing - he seemed kind of old for the role at first, but with further viewings, I’ve come to love his character. All of sets are great.
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