Masterpiece Theatre presents a stunning new dramatization of Bram Stoker's terrifying horror story. A young aristocrat with the world at his feet is about to marry the love of his life when he discovers he's inherited an horrific disease. But his desperation to cheat death could bring destruction to all those around him--including his new wife--as he becomes embroiled in a sinister cult and unleashes the evil force of the fatally charismatic Count Dracula.
With incredible CGI and effects, the film contrasts the beauty of Victorian England with the corrupted sex and dark horror of Dracula's world. An impressive cast includes Marc Warren (Band of Brothers) as Dracula, Sophia Myles (Doctor Who), and David Suchet (Poirot).
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"...dark, sexy, and fresh. True to the genre..." - The Observer
"[Marc] Warren's Terence Stamp-like roguishness makes him a likely choice to play Vlad the seducer..." - Los Angeles Times
"The spooky ambience is quite good and makes this effort worth watching." - Keene Sentinel
"Stylishly done with more suspense than gore, this Dracula is worth a look if you are a fan of the horror genre." - The Tampa Tribune
"[Dracula] engages the theory-loving adult in your family, but it will also turn on any kid who likes horror flicks. Thus, for Dracula, mission accomplished. It's a first-rate show." - The New York Times
"...in the spirit of the urban myth about Keith Richards..." - The New York Times
"[an] enjoyable and frightening film." - The New York Times
"...for fans of either the bloodsucking count or of Masterpiece Theatre, it's a good, spooky time." - The Sacramento Bee
"Fresh, erudite, and decidedly adult in approach, this is recommended." - Video Librarian
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