Dracula
- Year: 1931
- Country of origin: USA
- Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror
- Director: Tod Browning, Karl Freund
- Length: 75 min
The story of the strangest passion the world has ever known!
Film Synopsis
A mysterious Transylvanian count travels to England, bringing with him an eerie charm and a thirst for blood. As he ensnares victims under his hypnotic influence, a determined doctor races to uncover his dark secret. The battle between good and evil culminates in a desperate attempt to end the count’s reign of terror.
Critical Perspective
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Many of the works from this period, including Dracula, remain powerful, definitive examples of the genre. This was due largely to brilliant decisions in the hiring of actors, writers, directors and technical personnel. The combination of timing and circumstances resulted in a novel approach to the subject matter, which was both literal and reticent, and gave films like Dracula a haunting unforgettable quality. They’re not like the horror films from any other period, and that’s their strength and their value.
Dr. Steve Haberman, Dracula audio commentary (Universal, 2006)
Dracula 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Universal BD-ALL 4K/US 2021 | Universal BD-ALL/US 2013 | Universal DVD-1/US 2014 | Universal DVD-1/US/OOP 2006 | Universal DVD-1/US/OOP 2004 | Universal DVD-1/US/OOP 1999 |
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| Audio Commentary by Dr. Steve Haberman | ||||||
| Audio Commentary by David J. Skal | ||||||
| Lugosi: The Dark Prince | ||||||
| The Road to “Dracula” | ||||||
| Universal Horror | ||||||
| “Dracula”: The Restoration | ||||||
| Stephen Sommers on Universal’s Classic Monster: Dracula | ||||||
| Monster Tracks - Subtitle Fact Track | ||||||
| Stills Gallery | ||||||
| Alternate Score by Philip Glass | ||||||
| Biographies | ||||||
| Production Notes | ||||||
| Theatrical Trailer | ||||||
| Spanish Version as Drácula |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Universal’s 4K Blu-ray is included in the “Universal Classic Monsters: Icons of Horror Collection” box set with Frankenstein (1931), The Invisible Man (1933) and The Wolf Man (1941). Trailers included: Dracula’s Daughter (1936), Son of Dracula (1943) and House of Dracula (1945).
- Universal’s Blu-ray is also available in the “Dracula: Complete Legacy Collection” box set; and in the “Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection” and “Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection” box sets containing a 48-page booklet (“The Original House of Horror”). Trailers included: Dracula’s Daughter (1936), Son of Dracula (1943) and House of Dracula (1945).
- Universal’s 2014 DVD is included in the “Dracula: Complete Legacy Collection” box set. It is also available in the “Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection” box set containing a 48-page booklet (“The Original House of Horror”).
- Universal’s 2004 DVD is included in the “Dracula: The Legacy Collection” box set.
- Universal’s 1999 DVD is also available in the “Universal Studios: Classic Monster Collection” box set.
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Collector’s guide
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Lugosi: The Dark Prince (36:07) -
The Road to “Dracula” (35:04) -
Universal Horror (95:26) -
“Dracula”: The Restoration (8:46) -
Stephen Sommers on Universal’s Classic Monster: Dracula (6:42)
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Universal 4K 2021
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Universal BD 2013
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| Extras | Audio Commentary by Dr. Steve Haberman Universal 4K |
| Audio Commentary by David J. Skal Universal 4K | |
| Lugosi: The Dark Prince Universal 4K | |
| The Road to “Dracula” Universal 4K | |
| Universal Horror Universal DVD | |
| “Dracula”: The Restoration Universal 4K | |
| Stephen Sommers on Universal’s Classic Monster: Dracula Universal DVD | |
| Monster Tracks - Subtitle Fact Track Universal 4K | |
| Stills Gallery Universal 4K | |
| Alternate Score by Philip Glass Universal 4K | |
| Theatrical Trailer Universal 4K | |
| Spanish Version as Drácula Universal 4K |
Notes
- “Universal Horror” is also available on Universal’s 4K/Blu-ray of Frankenstein (1931) and DVDs of The Mummy (1932) and The Wolf Man (1941).