Christopher Lee has always been my favourite Dracula and many a scary night was spent as a kid watching old Hammer Films into the early hours. Lee’s cloak is in the ‘Dracula Experience’ on the harbour side in Whitby.

But what about Gary Oldman – is he an even better Dracula? What would Bram Stoker think?

I did enjoy the way he portrayed the Prince of Darkness on screen, but what do YOU think? Leave a comment and add to the debate.

Meanwhile here are a few more articles and videos to get you thinking about this topic:

Gary Oldman on Dracula

Gary Oldman talks about playing Dracula from In Search Of Dracula.

Bram Stoker’s Dracula – Prologue (extended)

Vengeful turks shot an arrow into the castle, carrying false news of Vlad Draculea’s Death. His bride, Elisabeta, believing him dead, flung herself into the river. from: Bram Stoker’s Dracula (Collector’s Edition) 2007.

Gary Oldman Dracula interview

Gary Oldman – Making of Dracula

Gary speaks about his one true love.

Related Gary Oldman and Dracula articles

• Bram Stoker’s Dracula – 1992 (jdcwitherton.com)
• Dracula Movies (robertforto.wordpress.com)
• Where did Bram Stoker get his inspiration for Dracula (wiki.answers.com)
• Gary Oldman’s ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Days Are Over (splashpage.mtv.com)
• Gary Oldman heads off to Cold War (canada.com)
• Gary Oldman….Just Because (dirtywhorelebrity.com)

Sir Christopher Lee talks about new Hammer film ‘The Resident’

Sir Christopher Lee interviewed during his first day on the set of new Hammer Film “The Resident.” (directed by Antti Jokinen).

The film is set for release this year and marks Lee’s first acting role for Hammer in 33 years.

As you’ve guessed, he’s one of my favourites! Wonder if his Dracula cape is still on show at the ‘Dracula Experience’ in Whitby?

Alan

Christopher Lee has clocked up more film credits than any other living actor in a 62-year career, several of which were made in Borehamwood.

I wish I’d had the opportunity to meet the man himself at the recent Elstree Film Evening.

Here’s why: Christopher Lee

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…

Dracula’s Cape