First published at 13:13 UTC on September 17th, 2018.
That the 1931 Dracula has all sorts of historic interest is undeniable... But because it has been around for such a long time, there are numerous myths that have been built up about it. Further there must be something that keeps it relevant for mode…
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That the 1931 Dracula has all sorts of historic interest is undeniable... But because it has been around for such a long time, there are numerous myths that have been built up about it. Further there must be something that keeps it relevant for moderns. We address that, too.
First, we debunk two of the myths: Is Dracula just a crude, early talkie with no aesthetic sense? Was the concurrently made Spanish version really better?
Then we get to the fun stuff... Dracula has remained a favorite for nearly 90 years. What has kept it at least interesting on a dramatic level, creakiness and all? I contend that it is a thinly veiled warning of what was happening in Europe, done through the prism of decadent sexuality. What are your thoughts?
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