08 November,2021 08:45 AM IST | Mumbai | Rahul Mahesh
Count Dracula
The Historian (2005): The story of Dracula has gone through many iterations and adaptations but Elizabeth Kotsova's novel is one of the best. The novel blends history and folklore of Vlad Tepes and his fictional counterpart Count Dracula. She was inspired by the various stories of Dracula told by her father when she was a child. It is the story of a young woman who looks to find answers of her family's dark connections with an inconceivable evil in her family's history. It is a well-crafted literary novel with a unique take on the legend of Dracula.
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Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992): This Francis Ford Coppola classic has an offbeat take on the legend of Dracula. The movie stars the incomparable Gary Oldman playing the titular character with the suave and sensibilities of the time. The plot follows the original story as Coppola adds the Gothic excesses into the film. The movie has a star cast of Winona Ryder, Keanu Reeves and Anthony Hopkins who plays the famous vampire killer Van Helsing.
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The Myths and Legends podcast: This series hosts one of the most interesting stories and folklore from around the world. Their wit, charisma and deep research into the various aspects of the legends surrounding Dracula is a gift for horror and history fans alike. The real-life stories of Count Dracula of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler, the various adaptations of Dracula in mainstream media, and similar myths from around the world make for a compelling listening session.
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