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Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)
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Eerie, romantic and operatic, this exquisitely mounted revamp of the undead legend is a supreme artistic achievement. Francis Ford Coppola's film is grandiose in visual approach and uses every cinematic trick — from the basic atmospheric lighting of the silent era to today's more sophisticated techniques — to accentuate the poetic sensuality of Bram Stoker's novel rather than the more exploitative blood-sucking elements. Keanu Reeves's acting as threatened estate agent Jonathan Harker may not be to everyone's taste, but, as the tired count who has overdosed on immortality, Gary Oldman's towering performance holds centre stage and burns itself into the memory. AJ
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Running time
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121min
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Country of origin
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US
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Genre
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Horror
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Original language
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English
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Screenplay
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James V Hart, from the novel by Bram Stoker
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Theatrical distributor
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Columbia Tri-Star Films (UK)
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UK cinema certificate
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18
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