As such, the movie goes right back to the beginning of Dracula’s story.

In 15th-century Transylvania, Prince Vlad Dracula wrestles with a moral dilemma.

Despite detailing previously unseen aspects of Dracula’s story, the movie failed to resonate with critics.

Article image

Its recent popularity is therefore surprising, but it could reveal a surprising trend.

This success, however, belies the fact that the film failed to impress most professional critics on release.

(Reviews) painted a picture of a formulaic, half-baked attempt at a backstory for Stokers villain.

Charles Dance and Luke Evans in Dracula Untold

Custom image by Ana Nieves

This painted a picture of a formulaic, half-baked attempt at a backstory for Stokers villain.

Vlad’s swirling batnadoes are a silly yet captivating detail.

Despite its historical weight,Dracula Untoldinjects fantastical fun through its CGI.

Luke Evans as Vlad The Impaler in Dracula Untold

Vlad’s swirling batnadoes are a silly yet captivating detail.

The folkloric use of silver weapons is unusual, being absent even from Bram Stoker’s novel.

This big-budget action horror promised a thrilling adventure with a modern twist.

21st Century Universal monsters

Source:Empire,The Guardian

Your Rating

Your comment has not been saved

Cast

Headshot Of Luke Evans

Headshot Of Sarah Gadon

Movies

Dracula Untold