Bram Stoker

Royal Navy, how did they cope with this week after week. Slowly coming towards the small town of Whitby, I spotted the ancient ruins of Whitby Abbey which looked creepy and foreboding, I can now understand why it inspired the creation of Dracula by Bram Stoker a favourite book which I had read numerous time. When we docked, the scent of freshly cooked haddock and chips surrounded every street, but the first place most people sprinted towards was The Co-operative, for a fresh supply of chocolate.…

William Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Bram Stoker’s Dracula were written three centuries apart in vastly different social climates. Macbeth was born from the beginning the English renaissance, as King James took the throne after the long reign of “The Virgin Queen,” Elizabeth I.. Dracula was written during the tail end of the Victorian era, a time of rampant social anxiety and unrest stemming from the Industrial Revolution and new ideological movements such as women’s suffrage. Despite the differing…

Although impalement was Vlad’s favorite form of torture, he had a long list of others that he used as well. These included the severation of limbs, nails being pounded into heads, blinding, strangulation, burning, mutilation, skinning, exposure to wild animals, and being burned alive. He had performed many examples of these tortures, but there are some that are regarded as particularly gruesome. (Porter, 1992). On one occasion, in 1459, he had guests at his castle. They were Turkish envoys, sent…

Comparing Characterization Movies that feature characters adapted from novels often change personality traits in order to suit the film’s plot. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen was no exception; Mina Harker and the Invisible Man had drastic changes made to their personality in order to better suit the storyline. Both of these characters were estranged from society. Mina Harker had few friends outside of her close circle and the Invisible Man isolated himself from the people of Iping. The…

contrast to previous novels with fictional elements resembling those of the later genre to be labeled science fiction. Meanwhile Stephen King In his 1981 non-fiction book Danse Macabre, states that Frankenstein 's monster, along with that of Bram Stokers Dracula, and the Werewolf are to be considered an archetype of numerous horrific creations that followed in literature, film, and television. King states “I view the book as if it is a Shakespearean tragedy" and goes onto argue that "its…

The genre of horror films has evolved into an existence that would have once come across as sadistic and unoriginal to the people of the early twentieth century. Horror enthusiasts Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, and Edgar Allen Poe would cringe in their coffins at what has come to the genre they influenced, perfected, and created for the world to experience. What once used to be a never ending, bloodcurdling screaming celebration has since turned into horror flicks that now seem to be more comedic…

Upyr, upier, sanguisuga, brucolacus; this demon of the night is known by many names around the world (Steiger 81). However, it is more commonly known in english by the name of vampire. The vampire is considered to be the most famous monster in the world. Many cultures around the world tell tales about the dead coming back to life to feast on the blood of mortals. These tales inspired many works of literature, allowing the myth of the vampire to spread far and wide, increasing their popularity as…

Today, horror is popular in both literature and film. Since its humble beginnings, horror was intended to bring fear as close to life as possible by attempting to realize the impossible. Horror has evolved in such a way that now audiences crave both supernatural elements and realism. As film and media evolved, the horror genre has also expanded its ranges and dynamics. Within “Horror” subgenres were created, such as sci-fi horror and suspense/thriller. From gothic literature to the parodies of…

Throughout history, few works have endured so long and remained so relevant to popular culture as the story of Dracula. Bram Stoker’s novel is widely regarded as the vampire story that kicked off the vampire craze in 1897, and over 100 years later, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the Twilight series are entertainment icons, stand-outs among a host of vampire entertainment. That being said, it may be time for some variety. In a market saturated with vampires, only the truly spectacular stand out.…

There is probably no one I salute more than legitimate independent film champions. I find myself regularly seeking out those who deserve to be highlighted for their genuine dedication to telling the stories about which they are passionate while maintaining complete creative control. What some people don 't realize is that filmmakers like Rachel Amanda Bryant oftentimes are required to do more than just act, as you will see in her responses to the questions I posed to her about her beginnings in…