Screenplay: Bram Stoker

Direction F.W. Murnau

Cast Max Schreck · Alexander Granach · Gustav von Wangenheim · Greta Schröeder

Synopsis Nosferatu (1922) chronicles the tale of Count Orlok, who journeys from his crumbling castle to the bustling city of Wisborg following a visit from Thomas Hutter. Upon his arrival, Orlok becomes entangled with Thomas' betrothed, Ellen, who possesses the unique...

Direction David Silverman

Synopsis The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror IV (TV) (1993) kicks off with Homer Simpson making a casual remark about selling his soul for a donut, which prompts the Devil, cleverly disguised as Ned Flanders, to appear and seize the opportunity. In...

Direction Francis Ford Coppola

Cast Gary Oldman · Winona Ryder · Anthony Hopkins · Keanu Reeves

Synopsis Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) unfolds with a tragic tale set in 1462, where Elisabeta, the wife of Vlad Dracula, the ruler of Transylvania, takes her own life after mistakenly believing her husband has perished in battle against the Turks. Condemned...

Direction Tod Browning

Cast Bela Lugosi · Helen Chandler · David Manners · Dwight Frye

Synopsis Dracula (1931) begins with Renfield's perilous journey through the Carpathian mountains to Count Dracula's castle, where he is tasked with transferring Carfax Abbey in London to the enigmatic count, who is actually a vampire. Renfield falls under Dracula's spell and...

Direction Juraj Jakubisko

Cast Viveca Lindfors · Martin Hreben · Gerhard Karzel · Barbara De Rossi

Synopsis Frankenstein's Aunt (TV Series) (1987) follows the comedic and clever adventures of Aunt Hannah, who arrives in Frankenstein's town with a mission to find a suitable bride for her nephew. Unlike the original novel, Aunt Hannah encounters a variety of...

Direction Werner Herzog

Cast Klaus Kinski · Isabelle Adjani · Bruno Ganz · Jacques Dufilho

Synopsis Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979) is a haunting and atmospheric retelling of the classic vampire tale, directed by Werner Herzog. The film is a co-production between West Germany and France, involving Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF), and Gaumont. Set...

Direction Terence Fisher

Cast Christopher Lee · Peter Cushing · Michael Gough · Melissa Stribling

Synopsis Horror of Dracula (1958) follows the tale of Jonathan Harker, a former vampire slayer who assumes the guise of a librarian to infiltrate Castle Dracula. There, he encounters the refined Count Dracula. Harker's mission to vanquish Dracula and halt the...

Direction Robert Eggers

Cast Lily-Rose Depp · Bill Skarsgård · Nicholas Hoult · Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Synopsis Nosferatu (2024) delves into a dark, gothic narrative of an intense fixation between a tormented young woman and a chilling vampire who is deeply enamored with her. This eerie obsession unleashes a wave of unspeakable terror and dread, leaving a...

Direction John Badham

Cast Frank Langella · Kate Nelligan · Laurence Olivier · Donald Pleasence

Synopsis Dracula (1979) begins with a shipwreck off the coast of Whitby, leaving Count Dracula as the sole survivor. He brings with him a substantial amount of Transylvanian earth to establish his new home at Carfax Abbey. Dracula swiftly forms connections...

Direction Guy Maddin

Cast Zhang Wei-Qiang · Tara Birtwhistle · David Moroni · CindyMarie Small

Synopsis Dracula: Pages From a Virgin's Diary (2002) is a captivating ballet adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic gothic novel, "Dracula." This film transports viewers to an era reminiscent of the silent, expressionistic cinema of the early 20th century, blending the elegance...

Direction Philip Saville

Cast Louis Jourdan · Frank Finlay · Susan Penhaligon · Judi Bowker

Synopsis Count Dracula (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1977) presents a faithful adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic novel, closely following the original story. The narrative begins with Jonathan Harker journeying to Transylvania to assist Count Dracula in his plans to relocate to England....

Direction Mark Gatiss · Steven Moffat · Paul McGuigan · Jonny Campbell

Cast Claes Bang · Dolly Wells · John Heffernan · Joanna Scanlan

Synopsis Dracula (TV Miniseries) (2020) is a captivating three-episode adaptation that draws inspiration from Bram Stoker's classic tale. The miniseries chronicles the journey of the infamous Count Dracula as he ventures from his Transylvanian homeland to the bustling streets of London.

Direction George Melford · Enrique Tovar Ávalos

Cast Carlos Villarías · Lupita Tovar · Barry Norton · Pablo Álvarez Rubio

Synopsis Spanish Dracula (1931) is a lesser-known adaptation of the iconic horror film, featuring a Spanish-speaking cast and crew. During the dawn of the talkies, Hollywood studios frequently produced foreign-language versions of their films, utilizing the same sets and costumes. Most...

Direction Akinori Nagaoka · Minoru Okazaki

Synopsis Dracula: Sovereign Of The Damned (TV) (1980) begins in modern-day Boston, where the infamous vampire crashes a dark ritual and abducts the intended victim, Delores. Captivated by her, Dracula finds himself unable to feed on her blood and instead chooses...

Direction Paul Morrissey

Cast Joe Dallesandro · Udo Kier · Arno Juerging · Maxime McKendry

Synopsis Blood For Dracula (1974) follows the desperate journey of Count Dracula (Udo Kier), who is in urgent need of virgin blood to sustain his immortal life. His loyal aide suggests a trip to Italy, a land rich with devout families,...

Direction Lambert Hillyer

Cast Otto Kruger · Gloria Holden · Marguerite Churchill · Edward Van Sloan

Synopsis Dracula's Daughter (1936) follows the story of a Hungarian countess named Marya Zaleska, who desperately seeks the assistance of a renowned psychiatrist. Her goal is to liberate herself from a sinister and enigmatic force that has taken control of her...

Direction Dan Curtis

Cast Jack Palance · Simon Ward · Nigel Davenport · Pamela Brown

Synopsis Dracula (TV) (1973) presents a rendition of the classic tale that stays true to the original novel in numerous aspects. This adaptation meticulously follows the source material, offering a faithful representation of the iconic story. The narrative delves into the...

Direction Michael Goguen · Seung Eun Kim · Sam Liu · Brandon Vietti

Synopsis The Batman vs Dracula: The Animated Movie (2005) follows the Dark Knight as he faces an unprecedented threat in Gotham City. The city is already grappling with the chaos caused by the escaped Joker and Penguin, but a new and...

Direction Roy Ward Baker

Cast Christopher Lee · Dennis Waterman · Jenny Hanley · Michael Gwynne

Synopsis Scars of Dracula (1970) follows the journey of a young traveler, Paul Carlson, who finds himself in grave danger when he decides to spend the night in the ominous castle of Count Dracula. Tragically, his decision leads to his untimely...

Direction Hans W. Geissendörfer

Cast Jürgen Jung · Hans-Dieter Jendreyko · Paul Albert Krumm · Hertha von Walther

Synopsis Jonathan (1970) presents a unique take on vampire lore, introducing a significant deviation from traditional beliefs: vampires are not harmed by daylight. This alteration allows vampires to rise to power by the 16th or 17th century, becoming the ruling class...