The famed monster hunter is sent to Transylvania to stop Count Dracula, who is using Dr. Frankenstein's research and a werewolf for nefarious purposes.The famed monster hunter is sent to Transylvania to stop Count Dracula, who is using Dr. Frankenstein's research and a werewolf for nefarious purposes.The famed monster hunter is sent to Transylvania to stop Count Dracula, who is using Dr. Frankenstein's research and a werewolf for nefarious purposes.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 21 nominations
- Dr. Jekyll
- (as Stephen H. Fisher)
- Director
- Writer
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaStephen Sommers deliberately chose to avoid the style of transformations from other werewolf films, where the character would usually grow hair as part of the change. Instead the decision was made to have the character rip his skin off to reveal the werewolf form underneath, going with the idea that the beast "comes from within".
- GoofsIn the opening scene in Paris, when Van Helsing picks up the wanted poster,the Eiffel tower is seen in the background only half built, however, when on the roof of the Cathedral, while Hyde is holding Van Helsing up, the tower can be seen fully built behind them.
- Quotes
Aleera: Anna, my love. It is your blood that shall keep me beautiful. What do you think of that?
[laughs triumphantly, then screams as Anna catches a silver stake and impales her through the chest]
Anna Valerious: I think if you're going to kill somebody, kill them! Don't stand around talking about it!
- Crazy creditsThe Universal logo turns black and white, then catches on fire, fading into a torch carried by an angry villager.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Van Helsing: The Man and the Monsters (2004)
I admit that the film runs a little to long, the chemistry between Beckinsale and Jackman leaves something to be desired, and the Frankenstein "monster" (though well-intentioned to give a nod to "Young Frankenstein") is really annoying. But the entertainment spawning from the hokey fun that "Van Helsing" is all about, makes these flaws so forgivable.
For me, I'll take the over-acting screaming Brides of Dracula, the silly homages to dozens of classic action and horror movies, the cheesy one-liners, and the not-so-convincing special effects. Isn't that what monster movies are all about?
- Bastard Out of Carolina
- Jan 10, 2005
Details
- Release date
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- Languages
- Also known as
- Van Helsing: Khắc Tinh Ma Cà Rồng
- Filming locations
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Box office
- Budget
- $160,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $120,177,084
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $51,748,040
- May 9, 2004
- Gross worldwide
- $300,157,638
- Runtime2 hours 11 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1