The Blood Is the Life

Dracula is released from his tomb and comes to London posing of the American entrepreneur Alexander Grayson. He offers a ball to the high society in his mansion and shows his latest invention. When he sees Mina Murray with her fiancé Jonathan Harker in the party, he recalls his deceased wife that was murdered by the secret Order of the Dragon. Dracula seeks revenge against the members of the Order of the Dragon and is helped by a Londoner that wants to destroy the secret society.

The legendary character of Bram Stoker's novel was shown in different versions in the cinema history: Nosferatu, Dracula films from Hammer studios, and versions from famous directors (such as Tod Browning, Herzog, Coppola) and also by unknown directors. "The Blood is Life" is a television show with a great production, showing London in the Nineteenth Century. The cinematography, set decoration and costumes are very beautiful. However the story is weird, with Dracula as an American entrepreneur and man of science; Jonathan is a journalist; and Renfield is a black man. For fans of the famous vampire, this first show is quite ridiculous. My vote is five.

Title (Brazil): "Dracula: The Blood Is Life"