Dracula Untold

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Dracula Untold

PG-13

Released Oct 10, 2014

1h 32m

Fantasy

Action

Horror

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In 15th-century Transylvania, Vlad III (Luke Evans), prince of Wallachia, is known as a just ruler. With his beloved wife, Mirena (Sarah Gadon), Vlad has brokered a prolonged period of peace and ensured that his people are protected, especially from the Ottoman Empire. However, when Sultan Mehmed II (Dominic Cooper) demands 1,000 of the country's boys, including Vlad's son, for his army, Vlad makes a deal with a monster that will enable him to defeat the Turks -- but cost him his humanity.

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Critics Consensus

Neither awful enough to suck nor sharp enough to bite, Dracula Untold misses the point of its iconic character's deathless appeal.

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Richard Corliss

TIME Magazine

[Evans] carries Untold by admirably fulfilling the two essential functions of a period-movie hero: to enunciate comic-book dialogue with Shakespearean authority and to look great with his shirt off.

Oct 16, 2014

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Scott Tobias

The Dissolve

By throwing out the traditional vampire conflict, Dracula Untold loses its intrinsic (and prurient) appeal without gaining anything valuable in the process.

Rated: 1.5/5

Oct 13, 2014

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Wesley Morris

Grantland

Most of the time, I found myself feeling like I was waiting for a turn with the gaming controls.

Oct 10, 2014

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Mini Anthikad-Chhibber

The Hindu

The Twilight series defanged Dracula and this prequel has not come anywhere nearing giving the good count his fearsome canines

Aug 21, 2023

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

A very good re-imagining of the Dracula tale, one carried by the enthusiastic performance by Luke Evans.

Aug 10, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The film’s attempts to make its subject’s mass murderer a heroic, tragic figure succeed only in a misapplication of style and intent.

Rated: 1.5/4

Jul 18, 2022

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Thomas H

Dracula Untold is one of the most underrated fantasy films in recent years. In just 92 minutes, it delivers stunning action, a fresh take on Dracula’s origin, and a genuinely emotional story, with Luke Evans giving a fantastic performance as Vlad the Impaler. The battle scenes are visually breathtaking, especially when Vlad unleashes his full power. Sure, the CGI is heavy at times, but the movie never drags, never wastes a moment, and keeps you hooked from start to finish. This could have been the start of an incredible Dark Universe, and it’s a shame it didn’t get the credit—or sequel—it deserved.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/03/25

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Victoria G

Very good retelling of Dracula. Enjoyed the storyline.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/30/25

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Cleve H

This movie is fantastic and should have been the initial force behind Universal's idea of a Dark Universe. Luke Evans gives a fantastic look at the backstory and character of Dracula. The writing, acting, and special effects are superb and Dominic Cooper is a fantastic antagonist. I would have loved to have seen a sequel to this or an eventual paring in the Dark Universe with Sofia Botella's Mummy (not Tom Cruise's). However, this movie is definitely one to check out if you love Dracula's or if you just love a good movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/21/25

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B B

Dracula, untold was a good movie. A good take on Dracula, fun. Entertaining Great special effects. I thought it was a great story. Just one of those movies that entertains you from beginning to end and really good acting. Also, so I do recommend Dracula untold very entertaining movie. The critics bash it, but I think it's really good. I must see at least once

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/31/25

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Scott L

This movie is great! Definitely can watch it more than once. If you are a fan of horror and Dracula you will definitely love this. I’m not sure what the critics are comparing it to but the average person like you and me rated it significantly higher. It keeps you interested from the start to finish. Great action and storyline. It may veer a little from traditional Dracula but I’m sure if it followed the same traditional storylines everyone would be complaining it’s just another Dracula movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/25

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GAME M

the best modern film adaptation of the Dracula character

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/25

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Gary Shore

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Luke Evans

Vlad Tepes

Sarah Gadon

Mirena

Dominic Cooper

Mehmed

Art Parkinson

Ingeras

Charles Dance

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Synopsis

In 15th-century Transylvania, Vlad III (Luke Evans), prince of Wallachia, is known as a just ruler. With his beloved wife, Mirena (Sarah Gadon), Vlad has brokered a prolonged period of peace and ensured that his people are protected, especially from the Ottoman Empire. However, when Sultan Mehmed II (Dominic Cooper) demands 1,000 of the country's boys, including Vlad's son, for his army, Vlad makes a deal with a monster that will enable him to defeat the Turks -- but cost him his humanity.

Director: Gary Shore
Producer: Michael De Luca
Screenwriter: Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Michael De Luca
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Sequences of Warfare|Disturbing Images|Some Sensuality|Vampire Attacks)
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 10, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 16, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $55.9M
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Digital

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