Poll: What’s The Best Adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula?

This weekend marks the release of the umpteenth adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, this time directed by Luc Besson. Already released in Europe under the title Dracula: A Love Tale, the film took a while to reach the United States, largely because Besson is no longer the commercial force he once was—back when his EuropaCorp banner reliably churned out mid-budget action movies that actually made money.

Still, Dracula is performing better than expected at the box office, despite lacking a traditional movie star (Caleb Landry Jones remains largely unknown to mainstream audiences). In fact, it’s on track to post Vertical Entertainment’s biggest opening ever. While it won’t be a blockbuster, its theatrical run is positioning it nicely for a strong streaming debut. And with Nosferatu having been a surprise hit last year, it’s clear there’s still plenty of life left in the old count.

Which Dracula Adaptation Is the Definitive One?

With that in mind, we want to know: which version of Bram Stoker’s immortal tale resonates most with our readers?

Before you vote, a few caveats:

• This is not a list of every Dracula movie ever made—only films that directly adapt Stoker’s novel.
• That means titles like Dracula Untold aren’t included.
• Nosferatu is included, as the silent classic was an unauthorized—but remarkably faithful—adaptation of the novel’s core premise (a claim that also applies to Robert Eggers’ recent remake).

The Most Iconic Dracula Performances

Over the decades, there have been countless portrayals of the Count, but three performances still loom largest:

• Bela Lugosi in 1931’s Dracula, the Universal Monsters version which defined the character for generations
• Christopher Lee, whose Hammer Films run turned Dracula into a ferocious gothic icon
• Gary Oldman in Francis Ford Coppola’s lavish, romantic adaptation—an interpretation that clearly influenced Besson’s new film

Each version reflects its era, and each has its defenders.

Vote Now: What’s the Best Dracula Movie?

So, which Dracula adaptation stands above the rest?
Take the poll below and let us know which version you think still rules the night.