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Dracula: Dead and Loving It
1995 88 min France, United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.4
Comedy, Horror
Director: Mel Brooks
🎭 Based on
«Dracula»
byBram Stoker
Trailers
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Description
When a lawyer shows up at the vampire's doorstep, he falls prey to his charms and joins him in his search for fresh blood. Enter Professor Van Helsing, who may be the only one able to vanquish the Count.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$10.77M
Worldwide:
$10.77M
Starring
Leslie Nielsen
Actor
Mel Brooks
Actor
Peter MacNicol
Actor
Key opinion
Dracula: Dead and Loving It is a polarizing parody that functions as a affectionate, lighthearted tribute to classic vampire cinema rather than a biting satire. While fans appreciate Leslie Nielsen’s charismatic performance and the film's consistent, if simple, physical humor, critics find the gags repetitive and the overall execution lacking the sharp wit of Mel Brooks' earlier works.
| Acting | Leslie Nielsen delivers a charismatic and distinctive performance that anchors the film's comedic tone. | |
| Production | The production design successfully captures the aesthetic of classic Hammer horror films through deliberate use of sets and costumes. | |
| Originality | The film prioritizes a lighthearted, affectionate parody style that avoids mocking the source material, opting instead to playfully reframe iconic horror tropes. | |
| Humor | Humor is a subject of sharp disagreement: proponents find the physical gags and slapstick delightful and charming, while detractors dismiss the jokes as repetitive, simple, and largely unfunny. |