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Bram Stoker's Dracula

Bram Stoker's Dracula is a 1992 American gothic horror film directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Bram Stoker's Dracula is a 1992 American gothic horror film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. It is an adaptation of Bram Stoker's 1897 novel *Dracula* and stars Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, and Keanu Reeves. The film is one of the best-known screen adaptations of the Dracula story.

Plot and source material

The film adapts Bram Stoker's 1897 Gothic horror novel *Dracula*, which centers on Count Dracula's move from Transylvania to England and the efforts to stop him.

Production

The 1992 film was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and produced as a stylized gothic horror interpretation of the novel.

Cast

The principal cast includes Gary Oldman as Dracula, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, and Keanu Reeves.

Reception and legacy

The film is part of the wider cultural afterlife of Stoker's novel, which became one of the most influential works of vampire fiction and spawned many later adaptations.

Key facts

  • It is a 1992 American gothic horror film adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel *Dracula*.
  • The film was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
  • Gary Oldman portrays Count Dracula, with Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, and Keanu Reeves in major roles.
  • It is one of the best-known screen adaptations of the Dracula story.
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Canadian context

The film is part of the global Dracula franchise, which has had broad cultural reach in Canada through theatrical release, home video, television, and ongoing interest in gothic horror.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bram Stoker's Dracula a book or a film?
In this topic, it refers to the 1992 feature film adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel *Dracula*.
Who directed Bram Stoker's Dracula?
It was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
What novel is it based on?
It is based on Bram Stoker's 1897 novel *Dracula*.
Who stars in the film?
The main cast includes Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, and Keanu Reeves.
What genre is it?
It is a gothic horror film.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bram_Stoker's_Dracula
    Supports: Identifies the 1992 film, director, and key cast members.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dracula
    Supports: Provides the original novel's plot and publication context.
  3. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/topic/Dracula-novel
    Supports: Summarizes the novel's premise and thematic interpretation.
  4. Encyclopedia.com — https://www.encyclopedia.com/arts/culture-magazines/stoker-bram-1847-1912
    Supports: Describes the novel's epistolary form, plot, and lasting significance.
  5. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bram_Stoker
    Supports: Notes the novel's influence and status in vampire fiction.