Dracula (1931)
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Dracula (1931) is a seminal American horror film directed by Tod Browning, based on the 1924 stage play by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston, which itself is adapted from Bram Stoker's 1897 novel. The film stars Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula, a vampire who moves from Transylvania to England, preying on the living. Lugosi's performance established Dracula as a cultural icon, setting the standard for future portrayals of vampires in cinema. The film's success was significant, leading to a series of sequels and influencing the horror genre profoundly. The movie follows Renfield, a solicitor who becomes Dracula's servant, and the vampire's pursuit of Mina Seward. The film's atmospheric tension and Lugosi's chilling portrayal have made it a classic. Despite deviating from Stoker's novel, the film streamlined the narrative to focus on Dracula's menace. It was a commercial success, contributing to Universal Pictures' status as a leading horror film studio. The film's impact on popular culture is undeniable, with its influence still evident in modern horror films.
