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I choose Lugosi because he is the first Dracula I see when I visualize him.
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1922 ftw ;)
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I'VE GOT 46DDs EVERYBODY!!!!
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Gary Oldman's portrayal was easily the best in terms of staying true to the original 'gothic' character. He combined the constant lingering presence of death with very sexual overtones which, as we all know, were the two subjects the Victorians were most interested in.
Small footnote: Bram Stoker's widow successfully sued the makers of Nosferatu and prevented them from releasing the movie for quite a few years. They also sued the makers of a Hungarian adaptation and all the copies were destroyed. It was supposed to rival Nosferatu in terms of brilliance. I'd give anything to see that movie! |
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Production of Nosferatu began in July of 1921. The film was released on May 4, 1922, less than a year later. Florence Stoker sued the filmmakers AFTER the release, and the case dragged on for years, all the while the film was being shown. She eventually won the case and all prints were ordered to be destroyed. However, as we know- that didn't happen... |
Yeah, maybe I got the chronology wrong there. When you think about it, there really isn't any part of the movie that isn't lifted directly from the book.
Give me your opinion on this; I was offered a signed 1st edition of Dracula by a local book dealer for £500. Are there any collectors on here who know if that is a good price? It struck me as being cheap but given that I'm in Ireland, there's probably a lot of his stuff floating about (kinda like a bat:)), thus driving prices down. |
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I have a soft spot for Udo Kier in "Blood For Dracula" :)
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Best Dracula?
I liked Udo Kier's whiny little jerk portrayal of the Count. It was a variation I'd never really seen before. For a more traditional Dracula I like Christopher Lee. He has a large ominous presence and physicality that Lugosi lacked.
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