Saturday, October 31, 2015

Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992): Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder and Gothic Horror


     Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) is a sumptuous version of the classic Gothic Horror tale that is mostly faithful to the original text. Full of bold visual style and strong vampire effects, the film is a feast for the senses. The historical atmosphere is well-conveyed, capturing both Transylvania and London, from the 15th and 19th Centuries. Gary Oldman is spectacular as the immortal Vlad Dracula, aging from old to young and back again, from man to monster. Winona Ryder is sexy and alluring as the focus of his love. Anthony Hopkins is great as Van Helsing. Tom Waits is crazy as Renfield. Keneau Reeves, though miscast, does an okay job as well. Bram Stoker's Dracula is a modern classic.



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Dracula's Castle - Transyvania: Bram Stoker's Dracula

Transyvania: Bram Stoker's Dracula

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Gary Oldman: Bram Stoker's Dracula

Winona Ryder: Bram Stoker's Dracula

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Gary Oldman: Bram Stoker's Dracula

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Lucy: Bram Stoker's Dracula

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Dracula's Wives: Bram Stoker's Dracula

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Winona Ryder and Lucy: Bram Stoker's Dracula

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Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder: Bram Stoker's Dracula

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Lucy the Vampire: Bram Stoker's Dracula

Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder: Bram Stoker's Dracula

Gary Oldman: Bram Stoker's Dracula

Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder: Bram Stoker's Dracula

Lucy the Vampire: Bram Stoker's Dracula

Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder: Bram Stoker's Dracula

Lucy the Vampire: Bram Stoker's Dracula

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Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves: Bram Stoker's Dracula

Keanu Reeves: Bram Stoker's Dracula

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Anthony Hopkins: Bram Stoker's Dracula

Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder: Bram Stoker's Dracula

Dracula: Bram Stoker's Dracula

Anthony Hopkins as Van Helsing: Bram Stoker's Dracula

Dracula: Bram Stoker's Dracula

Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder: Bram Stoker's Dracula

Winona Ryder: Bram Stoker's Dracula

Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder: Bram Stoker's Dracula

"Bram Stoker's Dracula"- movie trailer