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Sam Worthington May Be Our Next Big Vampire In ‘Dracula Year Zero …
Can you picture Worthington as Dracula?
Do you think this would be a good move for him?
Would you rather see an “Avatar” sequel come first?
What do you think of Worthington’s rapidly evolving reputation as a go-to action star?
Hmm…
Sam Worthington May Be Our Next Big Vampire In ‘Dracula Year Zero …
I’ve just been reading about an obscure Pakistani Dracula film called, ‘Zinda Laash‘, a rather unique interpretation of the classic 1958 Hammer film, ‘Dracula‘.
Basically, it seems like some mad professor discovers the secret of immortality (there’s a catch – as an undead vampire!). His assistant becomes his victim, lots of running around, inappropriate music for the soundtrack (except the music nicked from James Bernard’s great score) and exotic dance numbers.
Apparently, when ‘Zinda Laash‘ was first shown (in 1967) it was unusual in that it was given an ‘Adults Only’ certificate – Pakistan’s first ever ‘X’ rated film!
Now I must admit, to not having seen the film and I may be doing it a huge diservice.
Has anyone out there seen it? I’m guessing nobody has (other than a few brave Dracula Society members), but if you are that rare creature who has actually sat through the film, PLEASE reply to this post and give us all a review.
If it’s good, I’m going to buy it – oh, yes!
Looking forward to some replies…
Alan
Here’s a great clip from my favourite Dracula movie – Francis Ford Coppola’s 1992 masterpiece.
Great soundtrack from composer Wojciech Kilar.
Hope you enjoy it!
Alan
River Princess – Bram Stoker’s Dracula – Wojciech Kilar
From the hypnotic Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Francis Ford Coppola’s 1992 masterpiece. Composer Wojciech Kilar.
Here’s an interesting snippit about the VERY heavy cape that Christopher Lee wore in his Hammer Films role of Dracula.
Yours truly has seen the said cape at The Dracula Experience in Whitby – not terribly interesting, I have to say, but it does look big and heavy!
Click below to read the blog post…
According to Variety, there are plans afoot for a new Dracula movie based not on Bram Stoker’s hero, but on the historical figure of Vlad the Impaler. The film is to be called, ‘Dracula, Year Zero.’ Can’t wait!
Of even more interest, Elizabeth Kostova’s novel, ‘The Historian’, is also set to make its appearance on the big screen. I think the ‘Blair Witch’ guy could be involved!
If you haven’t read the novel, I suggest you do so as it’s an excellent read. It’s a kind of ‘thinking persons’ Dracula story, based on certain actual historical events, but with a gothic twist.
Things are looking up!
Alan
