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Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995)

Updated: Dec 23, 2023

PG-13 | 1h 28min | 6/10 | #Comedy #Fantasy #Horror

Parental Rating: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned, Some Material May Be Inappropriate for Children Under 13)


STORYLINE:

"Dracula: Dead and Loving It" is a parody of the Dracula legend and a spoof of the classic 1931 film. Directed by Mel Brooks, this comedy portrays Count Dracula, played by Leslie Nielsen, navigating life as a vampire in London. The film is a blend of slapstick humor and witty dialogue, poking fun at the vampire genre while delivering a fresh comedic take on the iconic story.


STAFF REVIEW:

Mel Brooks' "Dracula: Dead and Loving It" brings a humorous twist to the classic vampire tale. Leslie Nielsen's portrayal of Dracula is both comedic and charming, fitting perfectly into Brooks' universe of spoof comedy. While it might not be for everyone, the film is a treat for fans of Mel Brooks' style and classic horror parodies.


CREDITS:

Director: Mel Brooks

Writers:

- Mel Brooks

- Rudy De Luca

- Steve Haberman

Starring:

- Leslie Nielsen as Count Dracula

- Peter MacNicol as Renfield

- Steven Weber as Jonathan Harker

- Amy Yasbeck as Mina Murray

- Lysette Anthony as Lucy Westenra

- Mel Brooks as Professor Van Helsing

Produced by:

- Mel Brooks

Production Companies:

- Castle Rock Entertainment

- Brooksfilms

Cinematography: Michael D. O'Shea

Edited by:

- Adam Weiss

Music by: Hummie Mann

Distributed by: Columbia Pictures

Release date: December 22, 1995

Run Time: 1 hr 28 min

Country:

- United States

Languages:

- English

Budget: $30 million

Box office: $10.7 million


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TRIVIA

"Dracula: Dead and Loving It" marked one of the last films Leslie Nielsen starred in as a lead, showcasing his unique comedic style that had become iconic in the spoof genre.

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