211 of 1001 Movies: Dracula (1931)

There is nothing like an early classic, nor Bela Lugosi's scary stare. If you've seen the cover you've seen the whole thing. It's basically like Bram Stoker's Dracula took the elements of this movie and pumped it up with dramatic scenes and lots of color, and a way scarier vampire. While Lugosi can give some chills with his performance, and the scenery screams eerie, there is just something lackluster about the script and the progression that leaves you desiring more. Dracula's appeal can't be denied whether you're a fan of movies about him or dressing up like him for Halloween.

Summary: Count Dracula is just up to no good. Renfield doesn't heed the warnings given before arriving to the estate of Dracula, and is driven to insanity not long after. The world of Dracula is filled with oddities terrifying for the human mind, like his transformation into being a bat, his ability to put people in a trance, read minds, and well most terrifying of all, feed on their blood. Dracula wants to go to London though, so with Renfield in tow they arrive, and he instantly sets sights on Mina. She's strong and virtuous, and has a lover, but after Dracula sets his sights on her it will test her strength.