Dracula (1931) is one of the first American vampire films loosely based on the 1897 novel by Bram Stoker. Any connoisseur of films from this time period knows that in any movie starring Bela Lugosi, Bela steals the show. Dracula would not be what it is without him. This film may not scare audiences the way it used to, but to me, there is no other movie experience that so perfectly captures the spirit of the Halloween season. There will always be something so comforting, yet so unnerving about this film. You can almost feel the chill in the air as the creatures of the night make their sweet music, or find yourself entranced as you look deep into Dracula’s eyes. Dracula is the quintessential Hollywood monster movie icon and promises generations to come a truly spooky experience that will always hold up.
