October Thrillers Challenge: Dracula

Dracula (Tod Browning, 1931)

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Rating: Q=5, P=4 / Average OJ

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Thriller, Vampires, Horror

It was fun to watch this classic, especially after having seen other versions of the story and reading the book (one I read and studied in graduate school). Bela Lugosi's portrayal of Dracula is iconic, strange, almost comical. Dwight Frye as Renfield is even creepier: "He came and stood below my window in the moonlight. And he promised me things, not in words, but by doing them."

It's interesting to think about how much influence this film has had on multiple film genres--especially vampire films. While I liked this classic, I still prefer Coppola's 1992 version of the book. It's more detailed and complex. Plus Gary Oldman is fantastic.

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SPECIAL October 2018 Thrillers Challenge

Six years ago, when my blog was still fairly new, I created an October Challenge for myself: watch 10 classic thrillers. Some I'd partly seen and some were new to me. I also predicted what I would rate each film, too, which was fun. I was pretty accurate but also surprised by some.

I thought it would be fun to do it again this year, but with fewer films (I don't have the time like I used to!). Below is my list with my anticipated ratings.

1. King Kong (1933)

Elizabeth's Predicted Rating: Q=4, P=4 Average OJ

2. Dirty Harry (1971)

Elizabeth's Predicted Rating: Q=5, P=3 Thanks But No Thanks

3. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)

Elizabeth's Predicted Rating: Q=5, P=5 Average OJ

4. Frankenstein (1931)

Elizabeth's Predicted Rating: Q=4, P=4 Average OJ

5. Dracula (1931)

Elizabeth's Predicted Rating: Q=5, P=4 Average OJ