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Dracula (1931)

The story of the strangest passion the world has ever known!

Horror

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.

Release Date
February 12, 1931
Runtime
1h 14m
Rating
7.2/10 (1372 votes)

Director: Tod Browning

Cast: Bela Lugosi, Helen Chandler, David Manners, Dwight Frye, Edward Van Sloan, Herbert Bunston, Frances Dade, Joan Standing

Collection: Dracula (Universal) Collection

Production: Universal Pictures
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Budget
$0M
Revenue
$1M
Full Cast (27 people)

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talisencrw - 9/10

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 deliver...

September 28, 2016

JPV852 - 8/10

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**

October 7, 2021

Martha - 10/10

"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 ...

July 26, 2022

Dracula

Dracula

The story of the strangest passion the world has ever known!

The story of the strangest passion the world has ever known!

7.2
74 min

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.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Budget$355,000
Revenue$700,000
Release Date2/12/1931
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Cast

Bela Lugosi

as Count Dracula

Helen Chandler

as Mina

David Manners

as John Harker

Dwight Frye

as Renfield

Edward Van Sloan

as Van Helsing

Herbert Bunston

as Doctor Seward

Frances Dade

as Lucy

Joan Standing

as Maid

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Frequently Asked Questions

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…

How long is Dracula?

1h 14m

When was Dracula released?

February 12, 1931

Who directed Dracula?

Tod Browning

Who stars in Dracula?

Bela Lugosi, Helen Chandler, David Manners

What genre is Dracula?

Horror