Count Dracula was originally a rank-breathed predator. His transformation into a tragic romantic mirrors a century of shifting attitudes about sex, gender and desire.
We first meet Dracula not as a vampire, but as the notorious Vlad III (also known as Vlad the Impaler) Prince of Wallachia. The story begins with his love for his wife, Elisabeta, and the crusades ...
Rachael Severino is a writer from New York. She was awarded her Bachelor's in Classical Archaeology and Literature from Sarah Lawrence College. She is currently completing her MFA at Columbia ...
It all began in 1897 when Bram Stoker wrote a novel about a legendary monster called Dracula. The gothic horror story established the titular character, Count Dracula, as the OG vampire, and the ...
Though the iconic Bela Lugosi's performance is considered the definitive rendition, other actors have put their unique stamp on the role of Count Dracula throughout the years. Each portrayal reflects ...
A Love Tale” attempts to make a name for itself through gothic romance and highly-choreographed action sequences.