The Blood Is The Life - The Making of Dracula

[@RPRsChannel]

*_Hundreds of thousands of fans who bought this movie on VHS had no idea that after the end credits; this documentary was there. It's one of the best behind the scenes ever made._*

[@angeliquemarquis]

OMG 😱- SERIOUSLY 😳?!!

[@alwilson3204]

@@angeliquemarquis So much dwelling upon the depth and variety of the movie's subject, costumes and the characters, etc. Yet, to be honest, one cannot escape the pure absurdity of the conceptual idea behind this take on Dracula, the vampire simply renouncing God with a sword that will not be able to pierce the crucifix with streams slowly flowing into blood in a type of desecrated parody to disgust anyone remotely involved in a belief toward the church, and a fair amount who are not, especially in that particular scene; setting the pace of a disheartening and alarming view to the myth - as this presented aspects of evil so ridiculous it is mind numbing, and it does not even relate any kind of cruel death as a cause of his condition either. Which is also false as well, of course, as it was never developed by Stoker and this is not his vision of the story. Inexorably leading the moviegoer from one deviation to another, away from the book. And besides the apparent blasphemy, in actuality, a real problem inherent of a mostly forgotten and ignored historical person, a real leader that existed in troubling times who committed some very violent acts, it is true. Vlad also did not engage in this behavior for these reasons at all, and in his battles with the Turks he never renounced his association or dedication to his God at all. This is why he is still a great hero of the region he lived in to this very day and the resentment this causes so many Eastern Europeans is shameful in this respect, and rightly so. Acting and fantasy aside, I have no dog in the fight and it is still inescapable to me as well.

[@RPRsChannel]

@@angeliquemarquis *_Jup, they forgot to add the sticker that said the behind the scenes was added after the end credits. In later editions they added the sticker._*

[@nadineschneider6307]

Ich kannte es von Sat 1 und ich wusste das es dahinter war und nach dem Film immer geguckt.

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

It's not on my VHS version. I've watched it hundreds of times. The movie shuts off and rewinds. Sticker has nothing to do with anything because it would keep playing all the way through the doc.

[@SefniAsheforr]

People can bitch about the love story not being in the book, but I thought it was an inspired choice for an adaption (albeit vaguely loose adaption). It made Dracula really tragic and more interesting than just an angry monster. He experiences a whole plethora of emotions in this film, and Oldman delivers one hell of an amazing performance.

[@unionrdr]

Yeah. the original book infers this sort of thing between him and Elzbeta. But bring it out just adds that sort of dimension to the visual story. But adding Vlad Tepes (pronounced Tzepesh, like old Slavonic, my mother's tongue) to the story is spot on on the part of Stoker. But the cowboy could've been researched and thus done better by Bram. His version is pure Victorian corn, I dare say. I would love to find his wolf armor, and his head. So I could put head, body and armor back together and give him a proper burial befitting a man with such a difficult set of circumstances to deal with in his time.

[@Godravage]

AGREED

[@Godravage]

It's odd bc the scene where Dracula tells his wives that he is capable of love and will love again IS in the book, but in the book he really does nothing for love. That line makes more sense when the love story aspect is introduced.

[@Neb30925]

I wouldn't have minded the movie inventing a love story if it had been done right. However, the love element is rushed and forced, resulting in a trainwreck of a story.

[@johnkilrainblackstone6986]

Leonardo's Truth Take it easy there buddy, you'll give yourself a heart attack. While it definitely strays from the original material, the movie is a cinematic masterpiece, no doubt about it. I enjoyed both.

[@pooky1474]

Gary Oldman knocked it out of the park. Best Dracula ever.

[@Taptap78]

Most sensual/romantic line ever....."I have crossed oceans of time to find you" Oh Mr. Oldman/Dracula you can cross any ocean you want to get to me !!

[@garealemcgill1865]

Taptap78 I cry every time he says that now that's true love

[@Andronicus87]

UH so is he a dick or what? Didn't seem like he was a very nice guy to work with hah!

[@marquelleivey4910]

@@Andronicus87 , not difficult just passionate and dedicated to his craft. Takes it very seriously. He becomes the character

[@natalie8212]

@@marquelleivey4910 Every time, no less. I don't think there's any performance where people have shrugged and said "eh, Gary was ok in that I guess." I don't think he's capable of a mediocre performance.

[@marquelleivey4910]

@@natalie8212 , I don't think mediocre is in his vocabulary. It's all or nothing. From way back then to currently, he is always fantastic. He doesn't do any performance half ass. I mean in True Romance, he had teeth made, a wig, studied the voice he did, got the scar and eye for a 10 minute scene. If that's not dedication I don't know what is!

[@theendofel]

Masterpeice! Best version ever!

[@Amers555]

Indeed, a masterpiece.

[@gspendlove]

I love this version, but the 1979 version with Frank Langella holds a special place in my heart.

[@arcangelostradivirus1617]

@@gspendlove Ha! Ok its you choice. I saw this movie me too but i prefere the old Bella Lugosi. I cant forgot Christopher Lee in Hammer's movie and Nosferatus from Murnau or Herzog.

[@MovieFinatic]

Incredible how difficult yet practical the visuals and the sets were achieved. Coppola was pushed to use more CG but he wanted the look and feel of a movie from the 30's and it works really well.

I love the look of this movie!

[@bowler8]

Gary Oldman is one of the best actors of our time, he is a cameleon in his roles, support the brits

[@BlueBellyfluff]

wrong...its called creative difference. Gary is one hell of an actor, Francis one hell of a director and both are very demanding (on themselves and others). Two highley volatile creative personalities together creates a high intensity atmophere.

[@sonofagreatsouthernland]

Non compromising can lead to an incredible result, but also a nightmare....fine line.

[@kittys.2870]

The first time I saw this version I cried at the end, such a tragic LOVE story! Genius!

[@naogonzalez4264]

Every second of this movie is just perfect art

[@angelface3121]

When people think acting isn't a job then I know they have not seen Gary Oldman. Did u see how it took so much out of him when he was standing on the bed as a bat. He literally threw his whole body into the character. Simply brilliant. I know for a fact acting is hard. I was a theatre geek so my hands are up in applause for all the actors who were in this movie.

[@janices6140]

Now I see why this is my favorite Dracula movie. The director actually read the original Bram Stoker novel!

[@QueenBoadicea]

It's Romanian. Of the three ladies ultimately picked for the Brides, they lucked out by finding a Romanian model. She taught lines in Romanian to her bride co-stars, Ryder, Oldman and Hopkins, giving the movie an added layer of authenticity.

[@chazchaz2121]

Man, this movie gets better as you get older 🤣. Now I can relate with Dracula, for sure.

[@xmuscularghandix]

Dammit Francis! Just tell him where he should be standing when that line is delivered!!!

[@scientifico]

I could've lived in this for weeks. Watching the rehearsals and listening to the twisted things Oldman whispered in their ears... wonderful!

[@nadineschneider6307]

❤

[@MovieFinatic]

Kind of raw footage to be showing Oldman and Coppola apparently arguing all the time for a promo of the film. Kind of refreshing cause these days movies try to sell us that everyone got along great and it was a great time.

[@krisw7978]

First time I saw the movie, I liked it. Second time, I cried. Because it just hit me how sad this story was...Also, I tip my hat to Gary Oldman not only for playing so well but also for talking a pretty good Romanian, good job!

[@jennywc]

I’m sending this video to my acting students. This is the most comprehensive behind the scenes look at a movie that shows what it’s really like on set.

[@adminadmin8811]

I am just amazed on how Francis Ford Coppola works and how well he prepares and lengths he's willing to go to, to get his message across and the unorthodox means he utilizes to train the actors and get them to actually wear the charterer and become one with it. Hands down this is the best Dracula movie ever made and one of the finest movies of all times and funny enough I felt the same when I first saw it in the cinema in Odeon Leicester square in England and despite the endless criticism this movie received at the time yet all those critics proved simply pointless and pretentious as had no idea how well and intriguing this movie really was and still is to this day

[@aprilfreshour5564]

This is my favorite Dracula movie by far. I love Gary Oldman portraying as Dracula. He is so sexy in this film.

[@marquelleivey4910]

Very sexy.

[@video2000_TV]

sexy ?!

[@hoibsh21]

@@marquelleivey4910 Thank you.

[@Cerdo_asqueroso]

The question is if you are sexy enough for being with someone like Gary Oldman.

[@kb81ccme15]

He really is *swoon

[@MaevaStardust]

Take a closer look at Gary Oldman's hair line. They shaved it almost half way just so it would be easier and faster to do his makeup as old Dracula.

[@h.b4219]

U dnt say

[@Chris-cz2kx]

Duh

[@Chris-cz2kx]

​@@h.b4219😂😂

[@pentegarn1]

I never gave a damn about Van Helsing before. But Mr Hopkins really brought him to life. Made him interesting!

[@JeffsBestHemp]

One of my favorites. This whole film oozes beauty and detail and craft and art.

[@bashsibda6289]

Jeff's Best Hemp I watched it four times at the cinema and countless times on vid. It is a masterpiece. Plus Monica. ❤️

[@GarrickMerriweather]

The absolute BEST version of Dracula EVER!. The new NBC show is the ONLY thing that even comes close.

[@janettrent5266]

Closet to the book

[@Ace-xe2uo]

HAHA... Anthony Hopkins is great even in rehearsal. So happy they didn't change the cast it was brilliant and nicely done.

[@folkosire]

Thank God Winona sent this screenplay to Coppola... WIthout her this movie would never have been made.

[@adrian72300]

To bad for The Godfather part III...i love the movie,but just like in this movie where everybody hates the casting of Keanu Reeves they hate the casting of Coppola's daughter in The GF3

[@DarkHeartedMusician]

Anthony Hopkins is a beast. Period.

[@jaapvander3787]

1 year before the release of this film, I had read Bram Stoker's book. The book really comes to life in the film. Great job.

[@SEngelsg]

When I watched this movie on the cinema many years ago I was expecting to see a horror movie and creepy as it is, the movie is also incredible beautiful. The visuals are stunning, the atmosphere is perfect and as I have grown older I do appreciate even more the underlying love story which is absolutely beautifully portrayed. "We have all become gods madmen, all of us". Now I am not religious, but those words sums up the whole movie as this includes all of the characters in the movie including Dracula. That particular line have been a inspiration to me in life as well - sounds cliche, but it is absolutely true. This is one of my absolute favorite movies of all times.

[@scottmoore1614]

I was living outside New York, going to art school, when this film came out some thirty years ago. I remember the anticipation...the promos and the ads in the papers. When the film finally did come out, I was blown away. It moved me profoundly and transformed my life. Beautiful, sensuous compelling...a masterpiece. Thank God CGI effects had not taken off yet and Coppola decided to go with beautifully crafted practical effects. From a visual standpoint, the film is unlike anything else ever done, before or since. I also became obsessed with the amazing soundtrack, which I have bought several times. I still think it’s the most perfect score ever composed for a film. Many people have problems with the film and its lose interpretation of Stoker. I have no problems with the liberties taken and still think that, overall, it’s the most faithful adaptation of the novel ever realized on film. It is truly Dracula, in the rawest, most erotic form ever realized. But, this film is also something else. It goes beyond Dracula and touches us in ways we would never expect from a horror film. It still blows me away...still one of my all time favorites.

[@rosea2350]

I love the fact that they actually read the book, while there are some differences (the love story) I think the movie captures the essence of Stokers vision.

[@Gilbert-vb3zo]

Till this day this is the best Dracula film I've ever seen, they did a marvelous job making this movie, and Mr Coppola what a great team and cast together. Been watching this movie since I was like 13 or 14 and I'm already going to be 45 soon and I still can't get enough of this movie. 🙏

[@nadineschneider4420]

Geht mir genauso. War in dem Film im Kino 1993 da war ich 16, heute 48 und bestimmt gefühlte 500 x geguckt. Ich kann ihn mitsprechen.

[@maicolmallers2999]

I don't know the right word in English to describe Gary Oldman's work in every move he has been in -but it's near perfection. Unlike Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman, and even Samuel L. Jackson (all great actors) he transforms in someone else!! I was telling my bro what other movies he's in and he was amazed as I was telling him "he was this guy, he was that guy..."

[@immanuelcunt7296]

Unlike Jack Nicholson? You haven't seen Chinatown? About Schmidt? You think Jack Torrance from the Shining is actually what Nicholson is normally like? There are plenty of other examples, especially from his 70s movies.

[@valkyriesardo278]

@@immanuelcunt7296 Nicholson is excellent but he does not have the range of Oldman. Gary is in a class by himself. Each of Oldman's characters are so completely distinctive that the actor is difficult to identify even when he's not disguised in prosthetics and costume.

[@theworld5937]

If they released this movie today it would be better than all the movies of the year.

[@kiebr8766]

I think they should like remake the movie.

[@cbmtrx]

Coppola was lucky to get Oldman. What an actor, the voice!

[@hollywoodwerewolf]

It was an interesting experience, watching this video, seeing Gary in the bat costume conversing in his regular voice.

[@mamovaka]

Love that they filmed the working process here.. magical time 80s 90s

[@jasonmalice]

How did Oldman not get an Oscar....

[@rustygazes256]

This is by far the best dracula movie.

[@MrTristy22]

"Winona? Are you OK? Now that's method!" XD!

[@vectorfox4782]

Dumbest comment award goes to you.

[@MrPHUCKYOURSELF]

@@vectorfox4782 they literally repeated what old man says in the first couple mins of this vid. So the award of dumbest comment goes to you dumb ass

[@vectorfox4782]

@@MrPHUCKYOURSELF sure he did. I wonder how long your KZbin account will last lol

[@MrPHUCKYOURSELF]

@@vectorfox4782 nothing, being that my Account is some where around 10-12 years old at the very least. Lol

[@mariacillan9668]

@@vectorfox4782 read their username, Vector

[@notsusan]

ALRIGHT, ANTHONY HOPKINS, YOU'VE GONE TOO FAR THIS TIME! Is my favorite director quote ever now

[@barronvonpitbull4544]

A combination of the 19th and the 15th centuries bram stroker love it!

[@henriducard2946]

When the director of the Godfather makes an adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula he doesn't half ass it.

[@sdebesa3]

I know that's right damn straight

[@melchiorao9759]

Everything about this truly great movie, from the director, the cast, the script, the make up, the sets, the costumes, cinematography, etc, came together to perfection. Coppola directing Hopkins and Oldman.. it just doesnt get any better.

[@Hitakari]

I like Gary in role of Dracula, so handsome, so elegant prince of darkness!:)

[@marquelleivey4910]

He definitely redefined Dracula and made it his own!

[@KishorTwist]

Coppola's version was a very very good version of Stoker's classic. The regretted author would be proud. Personally, I didn't have any quarrels with Keanu Reeves.

[@jamminjoe44]

I agree with you 100%!! Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeers!

[@TheDisney1901]

Agreed! Ranking with Tod Browing's film and Nosferatu! Me neither, I just wish Reeves could have done better. -S.

[@kennyg.6608]

Keanu was cool in the film. He didn't knock it out the park by any means but he gets a pass, he played his part. If I could grade him, he gets a c+, winona gets an A, Gary oldman gets an A+, Anthony Hopkins gets an A+, Lucy gets an A+,

[@meriemziane5011]

Me either, Harker as can be ;)

[@al_helperin]

whaaat. he was awful, one of the worst performances in a major movie ever

[@ToiletClogger1945]

best line i've ever heard from someone about this movie is " Gary Oldman is SO good as Dracula that Keanu Reeves Cant fuck it up.." -Joe Rogan

[@roybatty-]

Coppola did a great job of adapting the book into film format. He altered the story just right for the cinematic experience and he was blessed to have Oldman.

[@fiumefenice]

I honestly get angry because Gary Oldman hasn’t done every movie ever. He is the very best.

[@erichardzz]

So wonderful to see them working as ensemble together and the sense of play they had as a cast. I love watching Oldman argue with Coppola and that both of them respect each other enough that it's okay. A lot of productions don't have that atmosphere that encourage idea making. How wonderful the actors gave input about their characters from the book. There are things about the movie that I don't entirely agree with, particularly Van Helsing's representation but I STILL love love this movie.

[@BubblesTheBard]

"keanu never does anything" loling for days, brb.

[@petraliuska6436]

Best, movie ever. I was kid when I saw this trailer. And I promised I will watch it when i am teenager. Best, movie ever. Chill's me. Music. Everything

[@andrewniles1]

My favorite line "We are all Gods Madmen"

[@longouwanariu]

Poetic. Much as we try to bid God's will, we become overzealous and therefore become mad.

[@kb81ccme15]

Can I just say, Gary looks SO good with a beard. 🥰

[@peterbach1126]

Gary Oldman... and Anthony Hopkins.... I always loved this movie.

[@nadineschneider6307]

Ich auch ❤

[@zimonslot]

Wow.... films dont get made like this anymore! What an eyeopener.

[@angelmorales9168]

One of The most underrated movies out there!

[@manthasagittarius1]

Yes, true. But when he's that good and putting out that much energy, give the guy what he says he needs, whether you understand why he needs it or not! Gimme the feckin' chalk, I'll make the mark for him. Not a director, just a costumer (or have been in my time) -- when the actor wants a little adjustment that will give him support and comfort, and you see what rolls out when he gets that bit of support, you knock yourself out to give it to him. I'd make the mark with my own blood for Oldman.

[@tzmakis]

PROPABLY THE BEST DRACULA/VAMPIRE MOVIE EVER MADE. THE ACTORS ARE JUST LEGENDS !!!!

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

Bram Stoker's Dracula lives up to it's name, as it is the closest screen version to the book I have seen. The same goes for Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

[@TruthWarriorB88]

Timeless Classic.

[@yankeenobonagu6411]

this has to be some of the best acting

[@christopherberryhill3802]

I felt a connection to this movie. I have Vlad's etching tattooed on my arm because of this movie

[@Meowmeter]

Gary Oldman... one of the greatest actors of all time and if he wasn't more than enough.... then there's Anthony Hopkins. Fantastic story, great movie, hauntingly beautiful soundtrack.

[@JasonScheier]

Anthony Hopkins is toooooooo good!

[@socat9311]

We need more footage of actors like hopkins durong their creative process. It's a whole new experience

[@raphfelix6305]

The movie was my favorite. The genius of it all. Keanu may have been the odd duck out of it all at first glance, but damn! He fits into it all so well. Beautiful film. Loved it. Still do.

[@susiesuh1418]

Listening to Gary Oldman speak I almost expect him to say, “these go to 11”. He sounds and looks like Nigel Tufnel.

[@waynezimmerman1950]

I had this cool experience back in 1992 when I went to a book signing of Clive Barker's latest novel 'The Thief of Always.' Already famous for The Books of Blood & Hellraiser, Clive Barker was one of those writers who the bookseller really hated, because he liked to talk(a lot)with his fans. So as he scribbled something in my book, Clive abruptly asked me if I'd seen the new Dracula film by Coppola and what did I think of it? I told him I thought it was the most expensive B-movie I'd ever seen, and we both had a good laugh about that. It still is, to me, but also great fun.

[@Hannibal953able]

I just keep thinking Gary Oldman will burst out like Stansfield in the interviews. Man he is one of the greatest actors of all time. Hands down.

[@Tonycillian5]

Gary Oldman's performance in Leon is absolutely sublime.

[@Irishlass77]

Oldman is something wonderful here. Love this movie and him.

[@nadineschneider6307]

Dito❤

[@jackiewaugh2023]

I love Gary's protral of Dracula

[@patriciacarter1007]

This was one of Gary Oldmans first movies I seen, he’s a brilliant actor love him & still do 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🧛🏻‍♂️🧛🏻‍♂️🧛🏻‍♂️🧛🏻‍♂️🧛🏻‍♂️

[@marquelleivey4910]

This was my introduction to him also. Been a fan since 1992

[@nadineschneider6307]

Dito

[@Ash_Andromeda]

This made me so happy!!! One of my all-time fav movies. I'm even getting a leg sleeve tattoo inspired by the movie in 2 weeks!

[@WaRLoKWYATT]

God Coppola looks like a blast to work with.

[@chrismahe6012]

Wow the producer of bram stokers Dracula is one of the best movies of all times really. I wish they can go another movie like this again really. Cause this movie I can watch it over and over again

[@Buradori0]

"Keanu doesn't do anything." I fucking lol'd

[@aussiecoastie72]

This is my favourite Dracula movie 🎥 hands down .

[@valinormons]

This is a fantastic movie.

[@Drac39]

It's really fun to see that too, you can tell he is an actor centered director.

[@RSTAR2009]

Amazing, that British actor Gary Olman plays Lee Harvey Oswald in Oliver Stone's JFK in 1991.

[@Bellanzarite]

Gary Oldman literally learned (at least some of) the language for the part... gotta give him some credit

[@mjfreaklove]

I think Richard E. Grant would make a brilliant Edgar Alan Poe role if there would be a movie about the poet's life...I don't know why but that thought came first in my mind when I saw this actor in ''Dracula''.:)

[@StephenPike]

This comment makes no sense. If anything, the story has been given better treatment over the years than it did decades ago. I'm talking the original stage production of "Dracula" before the 1931 film. "Dracula" is a decent book (it's ok, but not great), but the only reason it has had any lasting significance is the Universal movie(s) and it's place in popular cult rue. It can be argued the character of Dracula is far more important than the book ever was.

[@robertisham5279]

This is my favorite vampire movie along with Interview with the vampire

[@LalaChristmas]

This Movie is like watching a beautiful impressionistic painting in motion . The only thing that didn’t work for me was keanus California accent trying to do an English accent

[@antonio39776]

All the cast is wonderful but Anthony Hopkins is phenomenal to every role they give him!

[@darthmix]

Haha, Gary is such an amazing actor but I don't think I've ever heard his real accent before. He sounds like Spinal Tap.

[@justineves3588]

this is one of the very best vampire movies ever Gary oldman is great in it

[@GH-wd8zr]

The vampire Lucy part basically scarred me when I was a kiddo. For the longest time, I couldn't go to sleep at night without having to put my noggin under the cover I was so scared.

[@dr.aniasara7038]

Thank you Mr. Coppola, your explanations make it very exciting to hear things from the character's pov as a writer.

[@stell4you]

Too bad they didn't mention Wojciech Kilar.

[@oscarmike1131]

shame

[@DailyMotionBetter]

But WE know!

[@DoctorXander]

Yeah the score is one of the main things that makes me love this film even with Keanu's incompetent leading performance

[@KFG721]

Fell in love with this movie at first sight - such an amazing, unique interpretation…

[@danielbaugher826]

" Bill ,..... Strange things are afoot at the circle K " LOL

[@hdentaldude]

The best version of Dracula, by one of our best actors ever!!! Never mind those pesky little Keanu and Winona characters!! LOL

[@anarchic_ramblings]

I love the development of Dracula's character in the film. In the book Dracula himself is given little attention: he's deliberately as a sort of phantom. At the end of the book we're explicitly asked to question whether what we've read is real, as the story has been told indirectly through letters and diary entries.

[@pashapasovski5860]

2 of my favorite people Sid Vicious and Dracula played by the greatest actor, hahahaha!

[@rosalyns6495]

One of my favorite movies of all time! I love it! The tension between Gary Oldman and Francis Coppola was really awkward though:/

[@marquelleivey4910]

They both had strong personalities.

[@MrFuggleGuggle]

God, Keanu was so young.

[@ekorrefreddan]

One of my favorite movies. If there was one thing I would change it is to have someone els play jonathan.

[@RyanCFoster]

Amen. Terrible bit of casting in an otherwise decent cast. I kind of wished they had used maybe Jennifer Connelly for Mina, rather than Wynona. Or it could have been a great part for young Kate Beckinsale. As far as Harker: Did you know Keanu tried out for the part of Pinocchio in a live-action film? Yeah, the story goes that the studio was gonna do the puppet CGI until they realized that Keanu is ACTUALLY made of wood. I forget who wrote that little joke.