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Drácula

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1931 | 104 min | Horror

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for horror fans. If you loved Dracula, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1931: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A British estate agent travels to Transylvania to meet the mysterious Count Dracula, who is interested in leasing a London castle. After Dracula enslaves the agent and drives him to insanity, the pair return to London together, where Dracula, a secret bloodsucker, begins preying on socialites.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 44K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by George Melford

  • Carlos VillaríasCount Drácula
  • Lupita TovarEva
  • Barry NortonJuan Harker
  • Pablo Álvarez RubioRenfield
  • Eduardo ArozamenaVan Helsing
  • José Soriano VioscaDoctor Seward
  • Carmen GuerreroLucía
  • Amelia SenisterraMarta
  • Manuel ArbóMartín
  • John GeorgeScientist (uncredited)