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Netflix’s Dracula: Who is Claes Bang, the man who plays the Count?

The new BBC series Dracula hit Netflix on January 4 and brought a beautiful and disturbing new take on the classic Bram Stoker vampire saga. Check out our review of the first episode of Dracula here. The show was full of fantastic performances, the highlight of which might be Dracula himself, portrayed by Danish actor

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Dracula on Netflix review: The blood sucker gets a new lease on life

Netflix and BBC have brought Dracula back, and the story feels familiar but brings just enough difference to make this the first can’t miss new series of 2020. This is a review of the first episode of Dracula, provided in advance of the series premiere by Netflix. Dracula has been done over and over again,

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The best movies coming to Netflix in November 2018

Every month, movies will come and go from Netflix so it is always nice to keep track of your favorites so you can catch them one more time before they are gone (goodbye Amelie and Jurassic Park). Here is a look at the best of the new movies coming to Netflix in November 2018 that

The best classic horror movies

Although CGI can now make our every nightmare possible, there is nothing better than an old school horror film. Here are some of the best of classic horror movies made between 1922 and 1980. This is not a list for those of a nervous disposition… The Exorcist Arguably one of the greatest horror films ever

The best vampire movies of all time

Cinema has been enamoured with the vampire myth since its inception, from the silent chills of Nosferatu to the more recent teen angst sparkle of the Twilight series. Join us as we take a look at some of the best vampire movies of all time. What makes vampires so appealing to film-makers? Well, probably the same things that make

Black & White and Red All Over At L.A.Opera’s Ghoulish Event At Historic Movie Palace

You know you’re not in Kansas anymore when you’re hanging on Halloween Night at Mary Pickford’s theater for a screening of the original “Dracula” starring Bela Lugosi, with Phillip Glass’ hypnotic original score performed live by the exquisite Kronos Quartet. The annual Black & White Ball was hosted by The Black Tux, held Saturday, October

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Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection DVD Review

Some of the films and bonus features are included in Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection on Blu-ray, but the set also features films missing from that release. Just in time for Halloween, Universal Studios Home Entertainment has released a box set loaded with scares with the arrival of the Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film

Argento’s Dracula stalks DVD and Blu-ray

Horror icon Dario Argento puts his unique stylistic spin on a classic supernatural tale with the January 28th release of Argento’s Dracula, a sexually charged, visually sumptuous retelling of the legendary myth. The film arrives on DVD and 3D Blu-ray from IFC Midnight with a suggested retail price of $24.98 for DVD and $29.98 for