Dracula (1931)

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Synopsis: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0021814/

Who is the Antagonist?

  • Count Dracula
  • Blood-thirsty vampire in search of humans to feed upon

Fashions?

  • Conservative, fancy

Trusted of Feared?

  • Dracula is trusted by some, but all that know his true identity feared him

Favorite Killing Strategy?

  • Sucking the blood from his victims necks

Death Count Caused by Antagonist?

  • 10+ deaths take place throughout the duration (exact number is unknown)

Are Deaths Shown in Detail?

  • No; some deaths take place on screen, while others are vaguely mentioned or suggested

Sidekicks?

  • Dracula acquires several 'slaves' throughout. His primary sidekicks include Renfield and his wives

Happy Ending?

  • Yes; Dracula is slain within the final scenes, giving the protagonists freedom once more

Special Effects?

  • None; however, eerie music throughout the film adds to the scary demeanor

Technology?

  • The Telegraph is the only form of technology present

The Narrative Theory

  • Equilibrium Phase: The story starts in Transylvania. A young lawyer travels to Count Dracula's castle to discuss the final details for his new home purchase in London. The new estate is next to his own property. He is unaware of the Count's reputation.
  • Disruption Phase: After the lawyer cuts himself shaving, Dracula lunges for his throat but quickly pulls away. Next, Draculas three wives (female vampires) seduce the lawyer. He finally realizes the truth about who they are and sees that he is the next intended victim.
  • Realization Phase: Back home in London, where Dracula has moved to, the lawyer's fiancee's friend becomes Dracula's next victim. This urges a group of friends and a vampire expert to save her. Jonathan is able to escape the castle and return home. He is able to confirm the suspisions about Dracula. However, it is too late for the friend. She dies from the injuries attained by Dracula. Her body revives in the form of a vampire. The friends decide something must be done in order to stop the deceased friend from finding more potential victims, while also stopping Dracula from finding new victims of his own. They are able to destroy her first.
  • Restored Order Phase: The group of friends/vampire hunters make a trip to Transylvania as an effort to find Count Dracula.
  • Equilibrium Restored Phase: The protagonists drive a stake through Dracula's heart and cut off his head. His body turns to dust. Everything returns to normal after this point.


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