Top 15 BEST Dracula Movies!

Dracula has been adapted to film over and over again, but what are the best movies starring the vampire Count?
Kicking off a new series of Vampire Movie lists, here are my favorite DRACULA movies!
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[@JohnDavis-cw6yv]

Great job!! Horror of Dracula is my favorite also. Seeing Peter Cushing sprint across the table and pulling off the curtains, while using two candlesticks to make a cross and forcing Christopher Lee into the daylight is iconic!!

[@cobwebschannel]

So iconic, it rules so hard!

[@Joemama55122]

Christopher Lee is the best Dracula imo

[@lyndoncmp5751]

By a long way.

[@TrueAnarkii]

Bela Lugosi's presence is something else.

[@mikestone8756]

Both Bela Lugosi and Christopher Lee are the Top 2. The Lee film is more modern

[@jimmoses8122]

Thanks for including the Langella and Kinski versions. Two of my absolute favorites!

[@mleicht1]

By the time Bela did the film version of Dracula, he had performed the role hundreds of times on Broadway and across the country. He knew precisely what he was saying, which is obvious. Plus, there’s at least one interview from the period wherein he speaks English very fluently, albeit with his legendary accent.

[@madsdahlc]

Yes belas accent was his own hungarian . Remember Bela dis speak a word of english when arrived in the united states . Also if things had been different. He most properbly would newer have migrated to the us . But following the collapse of Bela Khuns hungerian soviet repuplic in 1919(Bela Khun fleed to the soviet union , where Stalin had killed in the 1930'es) .A New conservative regime took power . The new regime started to persicute leftist and trade unionist . And Lagosi belonged to the those groups. He fleed the country. First to germany and later to the united states . Bela Lagosi was 49 . When he the dracula movie in 1931 . But he is one most famous cultural exports coming out of Hungary . I think the Hungarians should do more to honor their most famous sons. He deserves a statue or street named after him in Budapest.

[@garrick3727]

@@madsdahlc Well at least he got a song. Although that was some English dudes.

[@BarryHart-xo1oy]

Thank you for pointing these facts out.

[@starmnsixty1209]

​@@madsdahlc Indeed he does.🧛

[@diannebdee]

That's like Langella who performed it on Broadway for at least a year and a half before the film.

[@marcyavila3436]

One of my favorites is "The Hunger". Definitely a must see. Catherine Denueve, Susan Sarandon, and David Bowie....need I say more?

[@trevthomscultclassiccorner2037]

FINALLY, THANK YOU for giving Van Helsing some much due credit. I too think it came out at the perfect time, as I had just got into the Universal Monsters a couple of years beforehand. Also, wow, had no idea about The Invitation's Dracula ties. I'll have to check that out ASAP. You got me to check out Cobweb around Halloween time, so thanks for that. This list is pretty perfect. I might swap out a Nosferatu & Blood for Dracula for something like: The 1977 BBC Count Dracula with Louis Jourdan. Scars of Dracula, which I seem to be in that minority that likes it more than most. Same with House of Dracula. Mark of the Vampire & Return of the Vampire are also my honorary Draculas, as Bela is basically playing the part in both.

[@arminmoesslacher7725]

true, but the actor and the interpretation of his Dracula is just bad in Van Helsing.....

[@leilanimccloskey3463]

Bram Stoker’s Dracula is my fave too. I LOVE the music in this one and it’s so beautifully shot.

[@robbeck67]

I saw Lugosi's Dracula at a very young age also. I was drawing his castle in 2nd grade and was dressed as him every Halloween. I can't believe you didn't put it at number one. Horror of Dracula a close number two. Thanks for sharing your list.

[@TrueAnarkii]

I agree his presence is something else.

[@les4767]

I don't know if you've seen it or not, but "Love at first Bite"(1979) was a really good romcom Dracula film starring George Hamilton as the count, and he plays it as a serious take on Bela Lugosi's portrayal that really works in the comedy settings the film puts him through. Arte Johnson kills it as Renfield.

[@cobwebschannel]

I actually didn’t know that was a Dracula movie! I’ll have to check it out.

[@TorontoJediMaster]

I love that film. And, it looked like Hamilton was having an absolute ball playing the part.

[@starmnsixty1209]

​@@cobwebschannelDefinitely see it. Saw this in the theater back in the day.

[@libertycowboy2495]

​@@cobwebschannel it's wonderful!

[@jmchez]

@@cobwebschannel What? You have got to watch it!

[@jamescardello6173]

I know alot of u people will disagree with me but i loved "The Last Voyage Of The Demeter." As well as the Spanish 1931 version of Dracula, better direction, better pace. All it needed was Lugosi. The campy but fun Dracula 2000.

[@planetmayhem2012]

"voyage"was pretty good. much better than below average "the invited".

[@ananke9642]

Love that movie too!! The Demeter Is a good place to die 🧛🏻‍♀️

[@KennethIHansen]

I honestly really like Comedy "Dracula - Dead, and loving it" with Leslie Nielsen. It does not have to be so serious all the time ^^

[@cobwebschannel]

That’s the only Dracula movie where Jonathan Harker is the best part. haha He’s so funny in that.

[@adamblackedition5529]

yes I love that money , its not over the top spoof like airplaine, its got the right amount of horror and humour... "this way master"

[@wangson]

For me, every single one of the Hammer Horror, Dracula films are top notch!! I could watch all of them endlessly. Christopher Lee was the greatest Dracula ever!

[@MononokeLynn]

I saw your “Brides of Dracula” in the background and got super excited. Immediately went over to amazon and ordered it! For years I searched for it and never found it on dvd. So happy to see it available by itself. 💜

[@richardenglish2195]

Hammer aficionado, so I have to go for Dracula: Prince of Darkness. In that film he's elemental, mysterious and alien: pure nightmare fuel.

[@janicestewart8291]

Thank you for doing all of these top movies in the horror genre. It is so nice to finally see someone who is into movies this way. I'm a collector as well, I started VHS tapes then started replacing them with DVDs...I won't go into another source other than to catch some older films on utube. I'm a senior now and have spent years with a family who loved all horror films. I'm a huge Hammer and Universal films collector as well. As far as vampire movies, I really wish "The Hunger" would have made your list here. I appreciate all you are doing. I've had to laugh and kinda feel like hiding as you say your list and i find I have so many of those films. I have bought 3 since i started watching you lol. Thank you again. 💀

[@Alice_Long]

The 1977 BBC version of Dracula starring Louis Jourdan is very good.

[@richardenglish2195]

Jack Shepherd's Renfield is terrific in that version!

[@Alice_Long]

@@richardenglish2195 I agree.

[@robynheavner4689]

Yes indeed!

[@BarryHart-xo1oy]

Very true.

[@TorontoJediMaster]

It's the best adaptation yet done.

[@RyanCMcD]

Big Hammer fan, Dracula Has Risen From the Grave is the first one I saw, still like it. I actually think Christopher Lee's disdainful attitude towards the role just makes the character even creepier/more evil.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

It's a better all round film than the first Hammer Dracula.

[@dawes1111]

Werner Herzog’s nihilistic apocalyptic ending !

[@cobwebschannel]

So good!!

[@musicalme27]

I became so depressed from the ending

[@rabahboudrouma2041]

Yes

[@Will18694]

Great top 15 Dracula list I also like Duncan Regeher as Dracula in the monster squad he was a good evil Dracula that didnt care

[@MrOldboy360]

Yes! And the great Tom Noonan was perfect as Frankenstein too!

[@thegillman777]

Just a great, fun movie all around! I love it! It's like the Goonies vs the Universal Monsters!

[@jonathonriddle9922]

I'm also a big fan of the 1974 version of Dracula starring Jack Palance as the count.

[@SethTyrssen-o7l]

Agreed, Jack was amazing.

[@maitrekano]

i though it was 73 but maybe you re right .

[@sidneygreenglass106]

Jack Palance rules!

[@jamesharrington4923]

Yessssss Jack Palance was a WONDERFUL Dracula 🧛‍♂️, he said in an interview that he was a huge fan of Christopher Lee and it was him that inspired him to become Dracula 😊

[@queenglamazona8789]

Jack Palance also played Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

[@sterlingb3263]

Totally agree on Son of Dracula! One of the more underrated Universal Monster Movies, IMO.

[@cobwebschannel]

Heck yeah!

[@walterfechter8080]

It's my second-favorite vampire film. Yeah, Lon Chaney Jr. was not the best film vampire, but he was menacing in certain scenes. Louise Albritton was a gorgeous vampire. That was also the first film to show Dracula shapeshifting into a bat and mist. As with all vampires, Alucard could also summon a windstorm.

[@pepperminttribe4023]

Shadow of the vampire is one of my favorites when Willem Dafoe says, I’ll eat her later I get goosebumps.

[@MetFan37]

"Shadow of the Vampire" is a great "What if....?" movie. Willem Dafoe SHOULD HAVE gotten the Oscar for his performance.

[@Katia_Targaryen]

Bram Stoker's Dracula is one of the greatest movies ever made. Christopher Lee is the best Dracula. That hypnotic stare... Impossible to resist and looking away. Nosferatu (22) is the most terrifying version of this character. Really scared me when I saw it for the first time. Great list. Loved it. 💜🖤💜🖤

[@cobwebschannel]

Thank you so much!

[@1977Eelco]

Great list! I haven't really any movies to add, although I enjoyed "Renfield" (2023). I also like the Netflix cartoon series "Castlevania" a lot. But if I have to add something, I would recommend "Dracula" (2020). It's not a movie, but a miniseries, but I think it is very good. My favorite is "Bram Stoker's: Dracula" (1992) too.

[@elenorbenett9677]

Agree with No.1. Coppola’s Dracula as a movie definitely top pick because of everything: cinematography, direction, set designs, music, energy, story, makeup, Gary Oldman’s performance, Dracula’s shapeshifting, and characters in general (minus Keanu’s performance/character -he’s miscast but like he’s supporting character so it passable ). What is really fascinating is that top Dracula movies on this list are those made before 2000s. It’s been decades since early 2000s and all those Dracula movies just keep on flopping and not doing great while those old ones were like big event movies which really did great and changed the whole genre. 🤔

[@dr.juerdotitsgo5119]

Everybody talks about Keanu in this movie. Winona Ryder is just as terrible. Or maybe even worse, since she's a lead character.

[@signx]

😂😂😂 read my comment.

[@MetFan37]

@@signx Winona Ryder is just a terrible actress, period.

[@maitrekano]

great jobb , i loved the 73 version with jack pallance by dan curtis .

[@starmnsixty1209]

It's a classic, yes.

[@louiehernandez1477]

Dan Curtis Dracula should be on the list in my opinion. Coppola's version borrowed 2 very important elements from Richard Matheson's screenplay. Without Dan Curtis's Dracula Coppola's version wouldn't be what it was.

[@jackdough8164]

It’s a good version imo. Jack palance fits the role well

[@KittyLovesGlover]

my most favorite Vampire movie is Lost Boys, for e-v-e-r! I also loved Dracula Untold and Dracula with Gary Oldman. Fright Night was good too (the original).

[@MetFan37]

I also liked the remake of "Fright Night", but the original was better.

[@TeresaLewis-jt2bj]

You missed my all time favorite, Salem's Lot and Bram Stoker ranking number 2 for me, but coming in a close third is Fright Night, this was also an awesome movie

[@leewhite2195]

Dracula,not vampire.

[@steveforsyth7269]

I don't know much about the entire run of Christopher Lee Dracula movies.. but I know growing up in the 80s, THE SCARS OF DRACULA for some reason seemed to always be playing on TV and my brother and I LOVED it!

[@TashaDuncanDrake]

Another great list - couple on there I have not seen and will have to check out, especially #15. We had a vampire society at uni where we watched lots and lots of vampire films and I remember Bram Stokers Dracula being a very big hit among our group.

[@JO-kp6lk]

I can't imagine a better portrayel of Dracula than the one given by Christopher Lee.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

There isn't. Lee is the ultimate Dracula, even in the Jess Franco film.

[@starmnsixty1209]

This is a good run down of Dracula films obviously. Glad you have praise to Son of Dracula from 1943. Lon Jr. is miscast as Alucard/Dracula, but otherwise, it's a terrific Southern US Gothic horror film. Return of Dracula from 1958 starting Francis Lederer as Dracula in the US under an assumed name is often overlooked unfairly. Being released the same year as Hortorvof Dracula didn't help, but definitely search it out if you don't know it. The 1960 film Brides of Dracula really concerns the vampire Baron Meinster. He is evidently a victim of Dracula, played perfectly by David Peel. It features some of the best Van Helsing/vampire confrontations ever, esp. the conclusion. Cushing is the definitive Van Helsing. Can't agree with the Coppola/Gary Oldman Dracula. To me, a curious blend of piety and perversion with a very odd version of Dracula.

[@BillDores]

Was just thinking of the Lederer film.

[@eamonmcdermott4032]

Brilliant list, Daniel. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Thanks very much

[@cobwebschannel]

Thank you, I’m so glad you enjoyed!

[@ENLIGHTENMENT789]

I would be interested in your top twenty Boris Karloff performances, his work is VAST from Frankie, to the Grinch to the THRILLER tv series, to audio stories on radio and LP Record, perhaps it would be better to do it in chronological order, my own three suggestions would be THE BELLS 1926, THE STRANGE DOOR 1951, and THE BODYSNATCHER with Bela Lugosi, best of luck defining the best !!

[@kpowers]

Ok I'm going to throw this recommendation out. It's not a movie but from a TV show. Ok here it is "Space Vampire" episode 12 season 1 from the TV show Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. If you haven't seen it I think you will dig it

[@nickdrage5774]

The first Horror movie I ever got was that Dracula (31) VHS . I watched it all the time as a kid too. I recently got a tattoo of the cover portrait. I was also Dracula multiple times for Halloween lol. Great list.

[@cobwebschannel]

Sounds like we’re kindred spirits!! That tattoo sounds awesome. Thanks for watching.

[@adamlawson5021]

Jess Franco's Count Dracula is good and very close to the story relative to others.

[@keithlowe5512]

Gary Oldman was an astonishing Dracula.

[@cobwebschannel]

Absolutely

[@justineves3588]

Yes he is one of the very best ones ever

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Physically he's too short and lacking screen presence and menace.

[@char1737]

Hammer had it going on Christopher Lee killed it and to think he was also the triple nipple assassin from the man with the golden gun

[@kennethblacklidge5223]

You need to watch Louis Jourdan Dracula BBC 1977.

[@beckyhofheinz6245]

He was so sexy in that role...same with Frank Langella!

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Jourdan had about as much presence as a wet teabag.

[@JaneEasterbrook-bn3ux]

Yes, the epitome of so called teenage girl's fantasy lover... ​@@beckyhofheinz6245

[@danieljschulze]

Prince of Darkness is my favorite Hammer Dracula film. The first act is so atmospheric.

[@briansmith2207]

I agree..the whole tone and atmosphere of the film just added to the great Hammer film Gothic feel they became famous for. Love this movie

[@carlcontrera1699]

There was an AMAZING version of Count Dracula shown on PBS in 1977. Louis Jourdan plays Dracula in a subtle, haunting way. Frank Finlay is the best Van Helsing EVER and the rest of the cast, especially Judy Bowker as Mina are wonderful. Terrific film score, too. It is definitely worth checking out. It might be KZbin. I can't recommend it enough.

[@mychunkyjordi7585]

I was introduced to Christopher Lee age 4 , absolutely love him as Dracula 👍😊💜🐾👋

[@leewagner2945]

Can someone please tell me the name of the classical piece at the very beginning on the title page? I have heard it many times, but I can't quite place it.

[@M2Mil7er]

Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake (Swan Theme). It's used as the opening music to the 1931 Dracula film, though the film has no score.

[@randycunningham7318]

Good stuff. My favorite Dracula film is the 1979 version, with Frank Langella. It was the first Dracula movie that I recall seeing at a young age. Langella was Dracula to me. An atmospheric, creepy film with a hauntingly beautiful score. I like how he crawled down the side of buildings, and his death . Good effects. Scary female vampires.

[@trevthomscultclassiccorner2037]

The scene where Van Helsing stakes Mina & his reaction are heartbreaking. 😭

[@cobwebschannel]

That Mina scene is amazing.

[@MalachiWhite-tw7hl]

The washed-out look of the cinematography was very good as well.

[@randycunningham7318]

@@MalachiWhite-tw7hl I like the look of it.

[@PattyMarshall-l8v]

Frank Langella is the most gorgeous, romantic Dracula in the history of horror films.

[@arlem525]

I saw Bram Stoker's Dracula 9 times in the theaters. Nuff said.

[@cobwebschannel]

That is so awesome!

[@Justsomedude81]

Well, Lon Chenry Sr. didn't get the part of Dracula because he had died from cancer the year prior, kinda weird how you did say you're glad that didn't work out. That aside. I loved Christopher Lee's hammer studios dracula, his stature and presence made the horror of dracula and risen from the grave so amazing. Let alone Peter Kuahing in van helsing role. They were a great pair and did amazing in frankenstein and mummy.

[@AngelaStone-js2kr]

I absolutely love “Van Helsing”! Richard Roxburgh is fabulous as Dracula! At first I didn’t like him. I couldn’t help but compare him to my favorite Dracula, Frank Langella, but his acting pulled me in. About twenty minutes into the film, I was quite smitten! What fun that movie is! I love the way everyone transforms! I hated to see Dracula killed in “Van Helsing”, but then I’ve always been a fan of the Count. 😈

[@darkestfugue]

bram stokers dracula should have been called francis ford coppolas dracula, its not a horrible movie but its too long and builds up to a horribly anti climactic ending that doesnt even make any sense, the most faithful movie that was a true to the novel as it could be was the louis jourdan version called count dracula from 1977, its a low budget british tv movie and very well done if a little lifeless here and there, but definitely closer to the book than the 92 version

[@W.ojciech]

Cool video! Tkanks for recomendations, i was not knowing about some of them

[@waynechapman-wi1wg]

Dracula A.D. 1972

[@queenglamazona8789]

That one has Caroline Monroe in It.

[@PattyMarshall-l8v]

Liked this one, too

[@salemslotandmore8278]

Thank You for the List and Video 😀

[@elisaintjohn9875]

I've not seen all the "newer" Dracula movies that you have, Daniel, but the originally titled "Bram Stoker's Dracula" (before Coppola purchased the rights to the title in the 1990's) from 1974 is easily in my top 5. Jack Palance has his menacing level turned to 11 and is quite frightening as Dracula! Directed and produced by Dan Curtis (TV's Dark Shadows; The Night Stalker; Trilogy of Terror) and written by Richard Matheson (I am Legend; Duel; The Incredible Shrinking Man; etc...). This one really spooked me as a 10 year old when it first aired on network TV in 1974.

[@cobwebschannel]

We stand apart there, because I really did not like Palance as Dracula. But I did find out recently that Dan Curtis also had a Jekyll & Hyde production in which Palance played the title roles. I feel like I can see him doing better in that. Have you seen it?

[@darkestfugue]

@@cobwebschannel I saw the jack palance version as a kid, i really liked it then but i dont know if i would like it now, my favourite dracula movie is probably the langella one although mr lee is my favourite dracula, bram stokers dracula falls apart in the final act in my opinion, and the ending makes no sense

[@iamnottim.]

Amazing list, Daniel! As a fellow Hammer fan, I appreciate hearing your love for them.

[@cobwebschannel]

Thank you!

[@salemslotandmore8278]

Swap out "Van Helsing" (2004) for "The Monster Squad" (1987) 😀, and don't forget "Count Dracula" (1970) starring Christopher Lee, "Dracula" (1974) TV Movie starring Jack Palance, and the BBC "Count Dracula" (1977) starring Louis Jourdan. Thank You again for the GREAT Video.

[@diannelavoie5385]

"Count Dracula" (1970) earned Christopher Lee's stamp of approval due to it's close adherence to Stoker's novel.

[@mychunkyjordi7585]

Abbott and Costello meets Frankenstein is my favourite film of all time, I first watched it with my family when I was 3 . I did nothing but giggle, Great choice 👍😊💜🐾

[@crystalshaw8744]

I watched it with my Father. Such a funny and great movie. It brings back memories. That may seem messed up but...smile

[@mychunkyjordi7585]

@@crystalshaw8744 doesn't sound messed up at all 😊💜🐾👍

[@thehumungus3215]

Great list cushing rules as Van Helsing. I ❤ Hammer films. I recommend count yorga. I think you might like it. Salem’s lot is a good one as well

[@cobwebschannel]

Yep, I own and have seen Count Yorga, but I do need to see the sequel! And Salem’s Lot is a classic.

[@coreyc5982]

Wow! After watching this video with all those wonderful versions of Dracula, including Legosi, Lee, Langella, Oldman, and even the unmentioned Jack Palance, all I can say is Bill Skarsgard you better not f**k it up. 😆

[@josebenito15]

The best of Coppola/Dracula is without any doubt the Wojciech Kilar's score. Being Coppola such a great film Director I was disappointed with his Dracula.. But the its Music score is among the best. Keep on posting and Greetings from Spain 🎉

[@cobwebschannel]

Oh heck yeah, the score is AMAZING.

[@bushmanblu426]

Great list and definitely looking forward to more of these countdowns, Not heard of The Invitation so will be checking that out for sure, Regarding Universals Dracula, have you ever watched the Spanish version that's included on the Blu-ray?, just wondering if its worth a watch.

[@elenorbenett9677]

Spanish 1931 version is definitely worth a watch. The movie itself is a superior movie to 1931 English version. Also Lupita Tovar as Mina/Eva is superior to Chandler any day. But Lugosi’s Dracula is def.superior to Spanish actor and English-language Renfield is also better.

[@bushmanblu426]

@@elenorbenett9677 Thankyou i will give this version a watch.

[@CTHULU22]

HELL YES! Van Helsing dracula is so underrated

[@einarvalentinoronn9870]

Dan Curtis'Dracula nr1.Universal's from 1979 second.Nr three Bela Lugosi, nr four Count Dracula 1970 and nr 5 Dracula 1958.

[@karenlittlefield]

Thank goodness that one copy of Nosferatu 1922 was saved because it is a true masterpiece. A firm fav or mine.

[@mattyman5dodge101]

Always love Daniel's lists - and not just because his top 3 is my top 3. I might even put Dracula Has Risen From the Grave a little higher. Love that movie. The story and characterization is much deeper than most Dracula movies. There are no wasted characters. Everyone has a purpose and is fleshed out perfectly.

[@cobwebschannel]

Thanks man, and I love this opinion on that movie!

[@samwillis6692]

I agree Bram Stokers Dracula is the best one. Enjoyed the video!

[@cobwebschannel]

Thank you!

[@casesoutherland4175]

This might sound weird, but my favorite Dracula movie is Count Dracula 1970 by Jesus Franco. The music and zoomy cinematography sell it for me! Also, Dracula actually looks like how he's described in the book! Another one I love is Count Dracula 1977, which is the most faithful adaptation to date!

[@VampireJack10]

Nothing weird at all - it's a pretty good adaptation.

[@moritzlohmann8682]

I liked the cheesy "Dracula 2000", it had an interesting interpretation of the characters. And a fun fact about Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau's "Nosferatu", the silent movie (1922): It is the original source of Vampires sunlight sensitivity! Before that Movie the Mythos of Vampires were all daywalkers! Another fun fact: It was the first Vampire Movie in the World and the first movie with a pre media marketing campaign, before release, with a mystrious ad series in the local newspapers and it inspired many other forms of Art of their time. There was an Exibition last Year 2022 (in Berlin, Germany) about it, since Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau's Nosferatu - A Symphony of Horror premiered in 1922 at the Marmorsaal (Marble Hall) at the Berlin Zoo.

[@PattyMarshall-l8v]

I thought Gerard Butler made a very sexy Dracula. Not as gorgeous as Frank Langella, but he held his own.

[@mr.retrohale6673]

Count Dracula 1977 is the most faithful version to me. May not be the best but it's definitely the most faithful

[@lyndoncmp5751]

In basic plot yes but nowhere close to it in the representation of Dracula himself. Jourdan is mediocre.

[@spanishbaldman]

Nice job. I think Guy Maddin's " Dracula: Pages From a Virgin's Diary " is a very-very interesting artistic version. I don't know if it counts as a Dracula film, but there it is.

[@cobwebschannel]

How interesting! I hadn’t heard of that one.

[@themysteriousunknownrevealed]

Ok, I was worried you weren't going to include Nosferatu 1979, cheers! Wonderful list!

[@cobwebschannel]

Thank you!!

[@btetschner]

Very thankful for all the videos, especially the seasonal and holiday ones. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@cobwebschannel]

Thank you Ben! More seasonal videos on the way! Happy Holidays!

[@robynheavner4689]

Saw The Invitation recently! I thought it was.good! I wish the films get into more gothic themes. You just can't beats the 70s horror genre. Paul Nashy, grew up watching him! A favorite.

[@Jigokujin]

Great video as always, and can't wait to hear you talk about other vampire movies!

[@cobwebschannel]

Thank you!

[@jacobrivers5728]

The best two Dracula movies ever are (Horror of) Dracula (1958) and Dracula Has Risen From The Grave (1968) both Hammer films with Christopher Lee as Dracula. The latter is actually a lot scarier as Christopher Lee is a lot more menacing and frightening.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

I would agree with that. And Risen is my favourite Dracula, and vampire, film ever.

[@Chainsawhappy]

Everything on this list made before the year 2000 is a solid choice.

[@KenHart]

New fan of the channel here! First, thanks for rating "Dracula Has Risen From the Grave" so highly. It's my all-time favorite Hammer Film, mostly because it is *quintessential* Hammer! Great cinematography, gorgeous sets, tons of blood and cleavage, and Christopher Lee. It's so good!

[@cobwebschannel]

Hey, thank you so much! Man I love that movie so much. Was actually lucky enough to see it for the first time in a theater, too!

[@igorrenfield6588]

The only thing that keeps me from agreeing with your number one pick was Coppola’s inexcusable miscasting of Keanu Reeves and Winona Ryder who failed in their roles completely, IMO.

[@anastasiazhdanova1578]

Keanu was miscast for sure, but still his character is not main character in the movie anyway and his character is still serviceable- his Jonathan is not a jerk or isn’t killed off like in a lot of adaptations🤷🏼‍♀️ Winona did pretty well.

[@Lionel212001]

Neverthless, Gary Oldman's performance is legendary. Whereas Winona and Reeves are servicable. Best Dracula undoubtedly if you come from reading the novels.

[@signx]

I couldn't agree with you more... It is an awful insufferable and very forgettable version of Dracula.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Think Oldman was also miscast. He's a great actor but physically he doesn't have it or much screen presence.

[@jjp_corner1968]

I came across your channel recently and love your content. I have liked and subscribed.

[@cobwebschannel]

Hey, thank you!

[@Karloffo]

1) Dracula 1931 2) Nosferatu 1922 3) Coppola's Dracula

[@justineves3588]

Very very great epic list I like it a lot very very great job one of my absolute favorite dracula movies is Bram stoker's dracula 😊❤

[@bodimibiash8888]

New subscriber here, great content, thanks! Dracula has risen from the grave” is a childhood favourite of mine also. 🧛🏻I remember watching ”Blood for Dracula” back in the days , such a strange movie, I def need to rewatch it.Udo Kier and Joe Dallesandro are both so cool! Never seen Herzogs Nosferatu, will def put it on my list.

[@jonbolton3376]

For me the Hammer Dracula films are a fun and easy watch. Similar to most Bond films, i could happily stick on any of the 7 Christopher Lee starred in and just relax for about 90 minutes.

[@lyndoncmp5751]

Totally agree. So rewatchable, and the ensemble characters are always enjoyable and never boring.

[@francesbell9465]

So excited to see this, I loved your list of witch movies!

[@cobwebschannel]

Thank you so much!

[@Skaramine]

I try to watch the Satanic Rites of Dracula every year for Halloween. Also, Dracula in the Monster Squad is peak super villain.

[@DamnableReverend]

Prince of Darkness is certainly one of the best hammer Dracula resurrections -- but I have a real, unrepentent soft spot for Dracula A.D.! Taste the Blood of Dracula feels good because they were sort of realising it was time to shake up the formula a little. Dracula was upset that the ceremony didn't go according to plan I guess -- they were all supposed to drink the blood concoction, and I don't know if the servant would have died if they had or not. Still, it doesn't make sense in terms of continuity with the other filnmms at least, because in every single one of them it's made pretty clear that Dracula doesn't give a damn about any of his servants. Oh well, the Hammer movies weren't big on continuity anyway. Lugosi has one of my favourite Dracula lines: "To die! To truly be dead! that would be glorious!" While I might prefer hammer in general Bela is the iconic Dracula for a reason. And he's the only one with a somewaht correct accent, too! The jesus Franco version of Dracula is interesting. Maybe not a great film exactly, but interesting. He managed to get Christopher lee to play the role again by convincing him that he would stick close to Stoker's novel. it has one or two other actors you might've seen in hammer movies, too, from what I remember. Ah yes, Herbert Lon is in it as Van helsing...and Klaus Kinski as Renfield! If you haven't watched it, I wouldn't necessarily set my expectations too high, but it's totally worth a watch.

[@PattyMarshall-l8v]

Loved Dracula A.D.

[@kylehoffman4717]

Good pics, everyone horror or Dracula fan will have their own ranks differently. But note my 2 underdogs of Salem’s Lot and Shadow of the Vsmore which you did mention 🧛‍♂️

[@jeremycunningham7897]

Nice one! I always loved Van Helsing too :) Christopher Lee IS Dracula! Francis Ford C’s Drac - brilliant. Love Nosferatu remake too! + shadow of the vamp u mention is also splendid as well. Anyway, nice list! Thanks

[@cobwebschannel]

Thank you!

[@btetschner]

A+ video! Awesome list, the films look very intriguing!

[@cobwebschannel]

Thanks Ben!!

[@annelliot3330]

My faves are the 1922 Nosferatu, the 1931 Dracula with bela, and 1992 Francis For Coppola version with Gary Oldman! Spectacular!

[@thomaskummer9968]

Never saw ,son of Dracula' hope I one day I'll be able to watch it😮 My top 10 list: 10 Il conte Dracula (Jess Franco,1970 with C.Lee) 9Dracula prince of darkness(1966) 8Dracula pere et fils (1976,french comedy version with C Lee) 7Dracula(1978) 6Bram Stokers Dracula(1992) 5Nosferatu(1979) 4Dracula(1931) 3Dracula has risen from the grave(1968) 2Nosferatu(1922) 1Horror of Dracula(1958) 1a A+ C meet Frankenstein (1968) Can't make a decision between those two 🤷‍♂️ ❤ Udo Kiers Performance as Dracula, so over the top Great! Greatings from Germany Again a great video, thank you 👍

[@cobwebschannel]

Love to see that Risen From the Grave appreciation!!

[@randyjohnson6390]

One of my favorites, is the 1974 tv movie starring Jack Palance. I saw it when it first aired, and he was one of the scariest versions I've ever seen - I still hold to that opinion to this day.

[@bsharp3281]

This was great. I already watched a couple of Hammer films that were terrific because of it. So, thanks! Request: I've never been to a séance, but I find the subject intriguing. I would love to hear a breakdown of movies with séances if that sounds fun to you. 😊

[@cobwebschannel]

That does sound fun!

[@ecorpora86]

Thank you so much. You gave me some films I have to check out now. Great list.

[@cobwebschannel]

Much appreciated!

[@FewFew77]

Great list. I can't wait to see you other Vampire list videos. I just subscribed.

[@cobwebschannel]

Welcome!!

[@IronSalamander8]

Good list, but I do have to disagree on Van Helsing in the original Universal Dracula film. I really like Edward Van Sloan as Van Helsing and his similar roles in other Universal monster films, although I have to do agree on Harker being dull there! It was great seeing Langella's Dracula performance getting some love. I saw it very young on TV back in the early 80s I'm guessing, since it came out in 79. He was great there, although why they swapped Mina with Lucy, I've never understood.

[@seasonstudios]

Nice to see a decent print of a Nachy film being what they are.

[@thegillman777]

This is a solid list, aside from Van Helsing, which I loathe. I can appreciate that you saw it as a kid, and it gives you nostalgic feelings, but it's SUCH a bad movie. The costumes and sets are gorgeous though, I'll give it that. An honorable mention needs to go to Last Voyage of the Demeter, which I thought was a really cool exploration of one chapter of Stoker's novel. Also, Dracula: Prince of Darkness is pretty high on my list. I haven't seen the Invitation yet, but I'll definitely check it out based on your recommendation!

[@BradLad56]

15:53 That's because the 31 movie adapted the stage play, not the novel.

[@studogable]

A note on Son of Dracula: Alucard is explicitly a descendant of the original Count. Yes, that means he's the Son - at least metaphorically.