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Dracula II: Ascension
2003 84 min Romania, United States of America R 18+
★4.5
Horror
Director: Patrick Lussier
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Description
A group of medical students discover the body of the infamous count. Soon, they find themselves in the middle of a bizarre and dangerous conflict when a shadowy figure offers them $30 million for the body so that he may harvest his blood.
Budget:
$3.2M
Starring
Jennifer Kroll
Actor
Jason Scott Lee
Actor
Craig Sheffer
Actor
Diane Neal
Actor
Awards
3 nominations.
Key opinion
Dracula II: Ascension is a low-budget, direct-to-video sequel that divides audiences between those who appreciate its lean, atmospheric thriller style and those who dismiss it as a hollow, unnecessary cash-grab. While viewers consistently praise the surprisingly competent cinematography and committed performances, many criticize the script for lacking depth and failing to justify its connection to the original film.
| Cinematography | The film utilizes cinematography and visual framing that feels much higher in quality than its limited budget suggests. | |
| Acting | The cast delivers strong, focused performances that provide the film with much-needed personality. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative lacks the substance, coherent intrigue, and meaningful thematic depth required to justify the Dracula branding. | |
| Adaptation | The film's connection to the original Dracula 2000 is debated: some find the sequel's existence entirely unnecessary, while others enjoy it as a standalone dark thriller. |