Release: Date: 1931 Directed By: Tod Browning Starring: Bela Lugosi, Helen Chandler, David Manners, Dwight Frye, Edward Van Sloan, Herbert Bunston, Frances Dade, Joan Standing, Charles Gerard Plot: Adapted from the novel “Dracula” that was written in 1897 by Abraham (Bram) Stoker. This classic film weaves a macabre tale of a man driven crazy by his undead master who must drink the blood of the living to sustain his own existence. Count Dracula relocates from his home land in the Carpathian mountains of Transylvania, to London. With his schizophrenic henchman, he spins a web of terror and mystery that Dr. Van Helsing and Dr. Seward must unravel before another life falls prey to the twisted desires of  the dark parasite… Review: This movie represents a perfect example of timeless cinema magic. You see back before there was computer generated images or modern special effects the audience was entertained  strictly by story line and the interaction of the characters. This story also represents an age of horror when charisma and romance was intertwined with a dark backdrop to deliver a terrifying, yet charming villain. Bela Lugosi conveys a haunting performance that makes you wonder why anyone would try to remake this film that has been ...