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Rickenbacker · 11-08-2003, 11:09 AM

I always loved em! When I was a kid, I'd watch them on tv despite knowing I'd be terrified to go to bed that night.

There've been so many interpretations of Dracula & vampires over the past say, 70-odd years. Some more memorable than others. Got any favorites?

I hate to say it, but I never liked Bela Lugosi. His Dracula never scared me at all. I know he's probably considered THE Dracula of them all & I'll give him credit for being a groundbreaker. But because his Dracula has become so stereotyped, this is the one everyone imitates when they do a Dracula impression. The silly eastern European accent...

But the vampires that *did* leave a lasting impression on me are..

Christopher Lee
I think Lee's Dracula films were the 1st to go for more realism & gore. A ton of sex appeal added to his Dracula movies. All those scantily clad English lasses.

Very reflective of the sexual revolution era. But his Dracula was demonic. The red eyes etc. In fact all of the Hammer vampire films of the late 60s & early 70s are must sees. Even the titles sounded creepy! ("Dracula Has Risen From The Grave" et al)

William Marshall- BLACULA ('72)
Very 70s & dated, but still has scary moments. I think it was the 1st time a racial spin was put on the Dracula legend in movies. William Marshall's Dracula wasn't scary when he wasn't in vampire mode. He was likeable. But when he turned..! This one really scared me! I 1st saw it when I was about 7. I was at my aunt's house & I watched it alone in a room one night. I was leaning against a wall near a window that I thought was shut...until a commercial break. I looked & it was open!

Tom Cruise/Brad Pitt etc
INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE to me, was the most convincing vampire film. Maybe it wasn't for the very 1st time, but I think it was the best vampire film done from the vampire's point of view. In a very intimate way, for that matter. I can't believe this is almost 10 years old already. What a drag the 'Queen of The Damned" was so lousy. It coulda (& *should've*) been *so* much better. Anne Rice must still be ashamed.

Sharon Tate in '67 from THE FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS. (written, directed & starring Roman Polanski) I hadda throw this one in cause she was the 1st sexy vampire I ever saw!

It's basically a comedy but is mildly creepy in a quirky way. Tate was beautiful & it's scary & sad to know that Charles Manson's people murdered her...

Max Schreck- NOSFERATU
This one from the 1920s has it for eeriest Dracula to me.

Honorable mention for other good vampire flicks ...

"Count Yorga, Vampire"- Low budget, but surpisingly good early 70s flick. I 1st saw the sequel ('Return of Count Yorga') to this one as a young kid & it left a lasting impression. Vampires & hippies. I clearly remember seeing John Fiedler in it.

"Near Dark"- ('87) This one is really ominous & well executed. Great 'modern' vampire story.

"Fright Night"- ('85) Basically a teen vampire flick, but memorable. Lotsa comic relief. The vampire make-up in this one was great. Remember that wide mouth??! yeeesh!

"The Lost Boys" ('87)- Very 80s, hip, teen spin, though more serious than 'Fright Night'. Good fun!

"Salem's Lot" ('79)- The make-up is a rip-off of Max Schreck, but this is a good one. Gotta rent this one on Halloween or some rainy night! Creepy moments.

Bram Stoker's Dracula ('92)
Winona Rider & Gary Oldman. Before 'Interview' came along, this was THE ONE for me. And of the honorable mentions, this is by far the best. Great updating of the old book. It was so good to see Dracula finally updated & not see the ol' big black cape & medallion. Cool that they took the liberty to dismiss some old vampire clichés in this one.

"John Carpenter's Vampires" w/ James Woods.
Not the best I've seen, but I liked this a lot. If you're into vampire films, it has intense scenes. Funny how they took a jab at 'Interview.."!

The Modfather · 11-08-2003, 11:15 AM

I love vampire movies! There always great! My fav is "Dracula" 1932- Bela Lugosi.

Beavis · 11-08-2003, 02:00 PM

Oh yeah! Christopher Lee is THE BEST Dracula out there..the glorious Color and look..Bela Lugosi was good but Christopher Lee is THE DRACULA I always think of him as Dracula!

dandelion wine · 11-09-2003, 02:20 AM

Well, I'm a sucker (he he) for Christopher Lee. I'm a fan of every one of his Hammer films. I thought was the best at being the Prince of Darkness, along with Frank Langella.

To list a few favorites:

The Hunger

Bram Stoker's Dracula

Scream, Blacula, Scream!

Fright Night

The Lost Boys

Salem's Lot (everyone speaks of the moment when Danny's brother is seen floating outside the window, but that's not the scariest moment for me.. it's when David Soul is in the morgue and also when Mike is slowly rocking in that chair upstairs)

Dracula A.D. 1972

Innocent Blood

Martin

Dracula: Prince of Darkness

Near Dark

Love at First Bite

The Modfather · 11-09-2003, 08:06 AM

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Originally posted by little insomniac

To list a few favorites:

The Hunger

Bram Stoker's Dracula

Scream, Blacula, Scream!

Fright Night

The Lost Boys

Salem's Lot

Dracula A.D. 1972

Innocent Blood

Martin

Dracula: Prince of Darkness

Near Dark

Love at First Bite

There all awesome. But, I still like Dracula with Bela Lugosi. For one reason. Bela's one of my fav actors!

The Modfather · 11-09-2003, 08:07 AM

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Originally posted by little insomniac
Well, I'm a sucker (he he)

That made me laugh. I laugh to easy.

LOL

HIGH ENOUGH · 11-09-2003, 02:42 PM

I liked the movie version of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, even though it didn't do too good in the box office. I also like the TV show.

Liza · 11-09-2003, 09:19 PM

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Originally posted by COLD CASE fan
I liked the movie version of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, even though it didn't do too good in the box office.

Did it? Well I liked it

I think Werner Herzog's Nosferatu the Vampyre is the best I've ever seen. Watch the English version, the German version is good too - but it's creepier in English

dandelion wine · 11-09-2003, 10:16 PM

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Originally posted by Bty
That made me laugh. I laugh to easy.

LOL

It's easy to make me laugh, too, Lucas. And hey, Bela's great!

Quote:

Originally posted by Liza
I think Werner Herzog's Nosferatu the Vampyre is the best I've ever seen. Watch the English version, the German version is good too - but it's creepier in English

I'll agree with that!

Rickenbacker · 11-09-2003, 10:59 PM

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Originally posted by Liza
Did it? Well I liked it

I think Werner Herzog's Nosferatu the Vampyre is the best I've ever seen. Watch the English version, the German version is good too - but it's creepier in English

I rented the German subtitled version recently. It was good, but now I wanna check out the English one!

Liza · 11-10-2003, 01:11 AM

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Originally posted by Rickenbacker
I rented the German subtitled version recently. It was good, but now I wanna check out the English one!

I love both versions - but there aren't many movies out there where you can hear the same actors speaking two different languages - hearing the different accents makes it even spookier in my opinion

webuster · 11-10-2003, 02:00 PM

Max Schreck was really creepy- apart from the update of Nosferatu, no other film maker has ever done such a different Dracula. Also is Werner Herzog's Nosferatu the one with Klaus Kinski (sp?)- I still haven't seen that one.

Liza · 11-10-2003, 08:59 PM

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Originally posted by webuster
Max Schreck was really creepy- apart from the update of Nosferatu, no other film maker has ever done such a different Dracula. Also is Werner Herzog's Nosferatu the one with Klaus Kinski (sp?)- I still haven't seen that one.

Yep - Klaus Kinski is creepy no matter what the role, with him playing Dracula...

11-08-2003, 11:09 AM	#1
Rickenbacker Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 15, 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 507	Vampire Film Fans I always loved em! When I was a kid, I'd watch them on tv despite knowing I'd be terrified to go to bed that night. There've been so many interpretations of Dracula & vampires over the past say, 70-odd years. Some more memorable than others. Got any favorites? I hate to say it, but I never liked Bela Lugosi. His Dracula never scared me at all. I know he's probably considered THE Dracula of them all & I'll give him credit for being a groundbreaker. But because his Dracula has become so stereotyped, this is the one everyone imitates when they do a Dracula impression. The silly eastern European accent... But the vampires that did leave a lasting impression on me are.. Christopher Lee I think Lee's Dracula films were the 1st to go for more realism & gore. A ton of sex appeal added to his Dracula movies. All those scantily clad English lasses. Very reflective of the sexual revolution era. But his Dracula was demonic. The red eyes etc. In fact all of the Hammer vampire films of the late 60s & early 70s are must sees. Even the titles sounded creepy! ("Dracula Has Risen From The Grave" et al) William Marshall- BLACULA ('72) Very 70s & dated, but still has scary moments. I think it was the 1st time a racial spin was put on the Dracula legend in movies. William Marshall's Dracula wasn't scary when he wasn't in vampire mode. He was likeable. But when he turned..! This one really scared me! I 1st saw it when I was about 7. I was at my aunt's house & I watched it alone in a room one night. I was leaning against a wall near a window that I thought was shut...until a commercial break. I looked & it was open! Tom Cruise/Brad Pitt etc INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE to me, was the most convincing vampire film. Maybe it wasn't for the very 1st time, but I think it was the best vampire film done from the vampire's point of view. In a very intimate way, for that matter. I can't believe this is almost 10 years old already. What a drag the 'Queen of The Damned" was so lousy. It coulda (& should've) been so much better. Anne Rice must still be ashamed. Sharon Tate in '67 from THE FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS. (written, directed & starring Roman Polanski) I hadda throw this one in cause she was the 1st sexy vampire I ever saw! It's basically a comedy but is mildly creepy in a quirky way. Tate was beautiful & it's scary & sad to know that Charles Manson's people murdered her... Max Schreck- NOSFERATU This one from the 1920s has it for eeriest Dracula to me. Honorable mention for other good vampire flicks ... "Count Yorga, Vampire"- Low budget, but surpisingly good early 70s flick. I 1st saw the sequel ('Return of Count Yorga') to this one as a young kid & it left a lasting impression. Vampires & hippies. I clearly remember seeing John Fiedler in it. "Near Dark"- ('87) This one is really ominous & well executed. Great 'modern' vampire story. "Fright Night"- ('85) Basically a teen vampire flick, but memorable. Lotsa comic relief. The vampire make-up in this one was great. Remember that wide mouth??! yeeesh! "The Lost Boys" ('87)- Very 80s, hip, teen spin, though more serious than 'Fright Night'. Good fun! "Salem's Lot" ('79)- The make-up is a rip-off of Max Schreck, but this is a good one. Gotta rent this one on Halloween or some rainy night! Creepy moments. Bram Stoker's Dracula ('92) Winona Rider & Gary Oldman. Before 'Interview' came along, this was THE ONE for me. And of the honorable mentions, this is by far the best. Great updating of the old book. It was so good to see Dracula finally updated & not see the ol' big black cape & medallion. Cool that they took the liberty to dismiss some old vampire clichés in this one. "John Carpenter's Vampires" w/ James Woods. Not the best I've seen, but I liked this a lot. If you're into vampire films, it has intense scenes. Funny how they took a jab at 'Interview.."!
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11-09-2003, 02:42 PM	#7
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11-08-2003, 11:15 AM	#2
The Modfather It Sure Does Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jul 12, 2003 Location: canada Posts: 21,149	I love vampire movies! There always great! My fav is "Dracula" 1932- Bela Lugosi.

11-08-2003, 02:00 PM	#3
Beavis Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 19, 2003 Location: TVLAND Posts: 725	Oh yeah! Christopher Lee is THE BEST Dracula out there..the glorious Color and look..Bela Lugosi was good but Christopher Lee is THE DRACULA I always think of him as Dracula!

11-09-2003, 02:20 AM	#4
dandelion wine ~ Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 20, 2003 Location: Behind the Couch Posts: 34,967	Well, I'm a sucker (he he) for Christopher Lee. I'm a fan of every one of his Hammer films. I thought was the best at being the Prince of Darkness, along with Frank Langella. To list a few favorites: The Hunger Bram Stoker's Dracula Scream, Blacula, Scream! Fright Night The Lost Boys Salem's Lot (everyone speaks of the moment when Danny's brother is seen floating outside the window, but that's not the scariest moment for me.. it's when David Soul is in the morgue and also when Mike is slowly rocking in that chair upstairs) Dracula A.D. 1972 Innocent Blood Martin Dracula: Prince of Darkness Near Dark Love at First Bite

11-10-2003, 02:00 PM	#12
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	Max Schreck was really creepy- apart from the update of Nosferatu, no other film maker has ever done such a different Dracula. Also is Werner Herzog's Nosferatu the one with Klaus Kinski (sp?)- I still haven't seen that one.