Movie Analysis of Dracula 1931 and 1992

Movie Analysis of Dracula 1931 and 1992

Introduction

The legend of the vampire has captured the fascination of millions over centuries. Although this concept may exist in different parts of the world with certain variations, there is one common trait of the lust of blood among all of the folklore entities. In many parts of the world, this entity is not just a myth. Certain societies throughout the world, still believe in the existence of such creatures. Bram Stoker's novel 'Dracula' was published in 1897 and from that points it has served as an inspiration for countless movies. The paper highlights the depiction of two movies, based on Dracula in which one is the production of 1931 and another is of 1992.

Discussion Analysis

Dracula (1931)

Dracula (1931) is classified as one of the great American horror films, directed by Tod Browning. Browning had the experience of working in a similar genre as he had the experience of directing two other vampire films: London after Midnight (1927) and Mark of the Vampire (1935). The atmospheric and successful adaptation of 1931 was somewhat blemished by its slow dialogue, motionless, stage-bound nature and launched number of horrible pictures for the studio. It's strange gliding camera, lighting, moody and shadowy atmosphere was the great effort of cinematographer Karl Freund. The scenes of Dracula (1931) were splashed with white gloomy light for giving special effects, on other hand Dracula (1992) was full of extremist blackening lights with the mixture of harsh devilish effects. The sound projection of movie was undoubtedly thrilling of that time, but if we glance over the movie of 1992, it produces much better shivering sounds to give electrifying effect. It has been analyzed that the costumes of Dracula in (1931) was standard and shows the gracefulness of that ...