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Dracula (1931) -- The ancient vampire Count Dracula arrives in England and begins to prey upon the virtuous young Mina.
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Director:
Tod Browning
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Writers:
Bram Stoker (novel)
Hamilton Deane (play) ...
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Release Date:
14 February 1931 (USA) more
Genre:
Fantasy | Horror more
Tagline:
The story of the strangest passion the world has ever known! more
Plot:
The ancient vampire Count Dracula arrives in England and begins to prey upon the virtuous young Mina. full summary | full synopsis
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1 win more
User Comments:
For my money,the scariest movie ever. more (219 total)

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Additional Details

Runtime:
75 min (corrected release length)
Country:
USA
Color:
Black and White (tinted)
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Certification:
Finland:K-15 (2004) | Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) | Iceland:12 | Canada:G (Nova Scotia/Quebec) | Spain:T | Norway:16 (1931) | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Germany:12 | UK:PG | USA:Approved | Sweden:7

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Trivia:
When this film was re-released after the Production Code was strictly enforced in 1934, several deletions were ordered made to the soundtrack. The deletions include Renfield's scream as he is being killed and Dracula's moan as the stake is driven through his heart. These deletions have been restored. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When the street doors of the London concert hall open to admit Dracula, the orchestra can be heard playing Schubert's "Unfinished Symphony". But in the next shot, an instant later, they are playing the conclusion of the prelude to "Die Meistersinger". more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Young Girl Passenger: [reading from a Transylvanian tourist brochure] "Among the rugged peaks that crown down upon the Borgo Pass are found crumbling castles of a bygone age."
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Free Rainer (2007) more
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25 out of 29 people found the following comment useful.
For my money,the scariest movie ever., 31 October 2001
9/10
Author: SmileysWorld from United States

I suppose we all have differing opinions on what is scary and what isn't.For my money though,this film tops my list.I have seen many a horror film,but few have made me shiver as this one did.The creepy silence virtually throughout the movie,coupled with Bela Lugosi's intimidating presence and Dwight Frye's chilling performance as Renfield(remember the eyes and the laughter?)give me chill bumps on top of chill bumps just thinking about it.Yes,the movie has flaws, but they are few and far between.Hey,it was 1931 after all,and movie making was still in it's infancy.I have seen the various opinions on this film,good and bad,and while it may not top a lot of people's list when it comes to scariest movie ever,it sure tops mine.Bone chilling!

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