Why Dracula will never die
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Did you know that Dracula is the most portrayed character in popular culture? He has appeared in over 540 films, countless books, comics, stage plays and tv series. No matter how many times we kill him off, he keeps coming back from the dead.
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- Dracula is the most portrayed character in popular culture, appearing in over 540 films.
- Early adaptations like 'Nosferatu' reflected societal fears about foreign influence and female sexuality. 23s
- Bela Lugosi and Christopher Lee's portrayals shifted Dracula into a seductive and sexual icon. 1m 28s
- The 1992 film 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' introduced a romantic dimension, humanizing the character. 3m 24s
- Dracula endures because he embodies ongoing fears about mortality, the foreign other, and gender roles. 4m 48s