Count Dracula Goes to the Movies

Stoker's Novel Adapted, 3d ed.

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Film
Cover of the book Count Dracula Goes to the Movies by Lyndon W. Joslin, McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Lyndon W. Joslin ISBN: 9781476628769
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Publication: April 11, 2017
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Lyndon W. Joslin
ISBN: 9781476628769
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication: April 11, 2017
Imprint:
Language: English

First published in 1897, Bram Stoker’s Dracula has never been out of print. Yet most people are familiar with the title character from the movies. Count Dracula is one of the most-filmed literary characters in history—but has he (or Stoker’s novel) ever been filmed accurately? In its third edition, this study focuses on 18 adaptations of Dracula from 1922 to 2012, comparing them to the novel and to each other. Fidelity to the novel does not always guarantee a good movie, while some of the better films are among the more freely adapted. The Universal and Hammer sequels are searched for traces of Stoker, along with several other films that borrow from the novel. The author concludes with a brief look at four latter-day projects that are best dismissed or viewed for ironic laughs.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

First published in 1897, Bram Stoker’s Dracula has never been out of print. Yet most people are familiar with the title character from the movies. Count Dracula is one of the most-filmed literary characters in history—but has he (or Stoker’s novel) ever been filmed accurately? In its third edition, this study focuses on 18 adaptations of Dracula from 1922 to 2012, comparing them to the novel and to each other. Fidelity to the novel does not always guarantee a good movie, while some of the better films are among the more freely adapted. The Universal and Hammer sequels are searched for traces of Stoker, along with several other films that borrow from the novel. The author concludes with a brief look at four latter-day projects that are best dismissed or viewed for ironic laughs.

More books from McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers

Cover of the book The 1933 New York Giants by Lyndon W. Joslin
Cover of the book Early Ukraine by Lyndon W. Joslin
Cover of the book Church and State in the Roberts Court by Lyndon W. Joslin
Cover of the book A Life in Code by Lyndon W. Joslin
Cover of the book The Horror Comic Never Dies by Lyndon W. Joslin
Cover of the book Black Sox in the Courtroom by Lyndon W. Joslin
Cover of the book Aging in F(r)iendship by Lyndon W. Joslin
Cover of the book The A's by Lyndon W. Joslin
Cover of the book Girls on Fire by Lyndon W. Joslin
Cover of the book Television's Female Spies and Crimefighters by Lyndon W. Joslin
Cover of the book Toy Stories by Lyndon W. Joslin
Cover of the book Political Folk Music in America from Its Origins to Bob Dylan by Lyndon W. Joslin
Cover of the book "The game's afoot" by Lyndon W. Joslin
Cover of the book The Pleasures of Computer Gaming by Lyndon W. Joslin
Cover of the book Fear and Learning by Lyndon W. Joslin
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy