This lush and romantic adaptation of Bram Stoker‘s classic tale stars Gary Oldman as the charming and dangerous vampire, Count Dracula, who travels from Transylvania to London in search of his long-lost love, Mina Harker (Winona Ryder). Once he finds Mina, Dracula wreaks havoc on the lives of those around her, including Mina’s fiancé, Jonathan Harker (Keanu Reeves). It’s a tale of love, obsession and supernatural horror that stays true to the gothic tone of the original novel while expanding on its story. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, the film is celebrated for its artistic cinematography and elaborate costume design.
The richly immersive world of this film blurs the line between fantasy and reality, especially as Mina falls under Dracula’s spell and Professor Abraham Van Helsing (Anthony Hopkins) endeavors to help her resist his siren song. It’s an epic battle between good and evil that’s anchored in Oldman’s nuanced portrayal of the tortured vampire.
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