Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992), directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is a visually stunning adaptation of the iconic novel. Gary Oldman stars as Count Dracula, a tragic figure cursed with immortality after renouncing God. In 19th-century England, Dracula believes Mina (Winona Ryder) is the reincarnation of his lost love, Elisabeta, and sets out to win her heart.
Jonathan Harker (Keanu Reeves), Mina’s fiancรฉ, travels to Transylvania to finalize Draculaโs real estate deal but becomes his prisoner. Meanwhile, Dracula arrives in London, seduces Mina, and turns her friend Lucy into a vampire. The dark romance between Dracula and Mina unfolds amidst growing chaos.
Professor Van Helsing (Anthony Hopkins) teams up with Lucyโs suitors to confront Dracula. Together, they hunt him across continents, determined to end his reign of terror and save Mina from his influence. The battle between good and evil intensifies as the tragic love story reaches its climax.
Known for its opulent visuals, haunting score, and Gary Oldmanโs iconic performance, Bram Stoker’s Dracula combines horror and romance in a way that redefined vampire cinema. Coppolaโs Gothic masterpiece remains a timeless classic.
