Irish author Bram Stoker publishes the Gothic horror novel 'Dracula', introducing the character Count Dracula to the literary world.
Count Dracula makes his iconic film debut portrayed by Bela Lugosi in the Universal Pictures movie 'Dracula', cementing the character's image in popular culture.
Christopher Lee takes on the role of Dracula in the Hammer Horror films, introducing a more brutal and sensual version of the character, notably starting with 'Horror of Dracula'.
Film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, starring Gary Oldman, visually revives and reinterprets Dracula with elaborate costumes and designs inspired by the original novel and folklore.