Bram Stoker Horror Movies - Page 7 of 10

With dizzying cinematic tricks and astonishing performances, Francis Coppola's 1992 version of the oft-filmed Dracula story is one of the most exuberant, extravagant films of the 1990s. Gary Oldman and Winona Ryder, as the Count and Mina Murray, are quite a pair of star-crossed lovers. She's betrothed to another man; he can't kick the habit of feeding off the living. Anthony Hopkins plays Van Helsing, the vampire slayer, with tongue firmly in cheek. Tom Waits is great fun as Renfield,…

A student guide to this popular literary genre. Contains tips and further reading for successful study at undergraduate level. A series of introductory books, the Genre Series offers students, writers and academics a window into some of the most popular topics, styles and periods in literature. Designed to be user-friendly, each volume shares the same structure, including: A broad definition of the genre and its essential elements A timeline of historical developments Critical concerns to bear in…

Encounter the death who walks, rats, descents into madness, ghosts, mad scientists, gorillas, crimes against nature and much more in this classic collection of horror broadcasts from the Golden Age of Radio drama! Horror occupied a special place on radio during the 1940’s and 1950’s. Radio Again is pleased to present twenty-two tales of the supernatural featuring authors such as Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, Charles Dickens and Ambrose Bierce along with performances from Peter Lorre, Hal…

Master horror storyteller Joe R. Lansdale throws his scathing wit and wild, otherworldly creations into the mix as he brings Robert E. Howard's classic tale of dark revenge to the present . . . and into the unwilling lives of the Blassenville mansion heirs, twin sisters Claire and Janet. When Griswell fled the Blassenville estate those many years ago, he couldn't have imagined the grotesque horrors that would eclipse the ones he saw then - but they're here! With more than twenty books…

Winner of the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel From a new master of horror comes an apocalyptic showdown between the residents of a secluded, rural town and the deadly evil that confronts them wherever they turn . . . Evil Doesn't Die The cozy little town of Pine Deep buried the horrors of its past a long time ago. Thirty years have gone by since the darkness descended and the Black Harvest began, a time when a serial killer sheared a bloody swath through the quiet Pennsylvania village.…

The film is not vintage Mel Brooks and it has some obvious flaws, but it is nonetheless a true joy to watch and is sure to make you smile. My main problem was that it did not meet my initial expectations. Young Frankenstein is CLASSIC Mel Brooks. It is a flawless film parody of the Frankenstein myth. I went into seeing Dracula: Dead and Loving It with extremely high expectations and was a bit disappointed. The film, however, is a good film and a good parody of the Bram Stoker classic It is not as…

Take a trip into the delirious world of IRONHORSE,a horror/musical unlike anything you've ever seen before. When a mad scientist creates a formula thatbrings in-animate objects to life, two artists use it to bring their most wild creations into the real world. Unfortunately there are dire consequences for thesetwo as their creations turn into murderous beasts,destroying everyone in their path. Featuring amazing special effects, IRONHORSEis a visual feast for the eyes you won't soon forget.…

Directly and in considerable detail this anthology argues for the serious study of the literary oeuvre of Anne Rice, a major figure in popular literature today. This writer of gothic fiction attracts not only great general interest among readers but also much serious scholarly attention among those who recognize in her work evidence of sophisticated characterization and intricate plotting. Such readers find allusions in Rice's work to that of Horace Walpole's The Castle of Otranto, to…

This is a comprehensive reference to major writers and works in the genres of fantasy and horror. A much-needed reference for fans of the "Harry Potter" series and Edgar Allan Poe alike, "Encyclopedia of Fantasy and Horror Fiction" provides thorough coverage of the major authors and works in these popular genres. Author entries include a discussion of the author's life and work. Entries on particular works analyze their literary merits and place them within the tradition…

Dracula (The Restored Version) Although there have been numerous screen versions of Bram Stoker's classic tale, none is more enduring than the 1931 original. The ominous portrayal of Count Dracula by Bela Lugosi, combined with horror specialist director Tod Browning, help to create the film's eerie mood. Dracula remains a masterpiece not only of the genre, but for all time. Dracula (Featuring New Music By Philip Glass) The original version of Dracula starring Bela Lugosi has been remastered…

A Washington Post Best Book of the YearPeter Straub—bestselling author and 8-time Bram Stoker Award winner—has gathered here 16 bone-chilling, nail-biting, frightfully imaginative stories that represent the best of contemporary horror writing. Dan Chaon “The Bees”Elizabeth Hand “Cleopatra Brimstone”Steve Rasnic Tem and Melanie Tem “The Man on the Ceiling”M. John Harrison “The Great God Plan”Ramsey Campbell “The Voice of the Beach”Brian…

A gothic romance set in Rome 1959, in which Bram Stoker's fictional spawn meet Fellini's paparazzi and a host of other hybrids who you may or may not recognise...Rome 1959. Along the Via Veneto, the living and the dead enjoy la dolce vita, as the vampires, intellectuals, conspirators, jet-setters and swindlers of Europe gather in an endless round of indulgence and gaiety, dancing giddily to the music of the Dracula Cha Cha Cha. The Vampire King, in Italian exile, is to be married to a…

Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title—offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords.This edition of Dracula includes a Foreword, Biographical Note, and Afterword by R.L. Fisher.Nosferatu, vrolok, demon.…

There’s more to horror than cheap thrills. Beginning with Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, tales of horror have consistently drawn a connection between transgressive sex and violent death. In this captivating history from the French Revolution to modern Hollywood, E. Michael Jones reveals the origins of horror in the lives of its creators. Tormented by her husband’s spectacular debauchery, Mary Shelley created a powerful and unforgettable avenging monster. Rising in repudiation of…

Dracula, The Dirty Old Man (1969, 69 min.) - Reporter Mike Waters enters a desert cave and finds Dracula the Dirty Old Man, a vampire babbling like a borscht-belt comic and wearing a hairpiece that resembles a dead skunk. Under Dracula's spell and renamed "Irving Jackalman," Mike turns into a werewolf-like creature and attacks women in parking lots, gas stations, and even a drive-in! The women are magically whisked away to the cave where Drac drains 'em and "Irving"…