Dracula: From Stage to Screen, a Timeless Vampire Tale
Francis Ford Coppola's 1992 film "Bram Stoker's Dracula" is a visually striking adaptation of the gothic novel, reimagining Dracula as a tragic war hero. The film, brought to Coppola by Winona Ryder, features Gary Oldman as the titular vampire and utilizes turn-of-the-century camera techniques to pay homage to early cinema. Known for its erotic visuals and Oscar-winning costumes by Eiko Ishioka, the film explores themes of love, loss, and time, reflecting Coppola's personal and artistic journey.