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Dracula

Name: Dracula
Director: Terence Fisher
Released: 1958
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

1958

Approved

Director

Terence Fisher

Runtime

82 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Dracula (1958) upholds the social and moral hierarchies of its time. The story is centered around a clear distinction between good and evil, supporting the established Western institutional values. The film's representation is limited, with a predominantly white cast and strict adherence to traditional gender roles. Female characters are often passive and in need of rescue by men. Overall, the film emphasizes the preservation of religious and social order against an external threat, without challenging or expanding the demographic scope of its setting.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dracula have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't include any non-straight relationships or same-sex intimacy. It focuses on traditional heterosexual relationships.

How does Dracula portray gender?

Limited

Female characters such as Lucy and Mina have little control over their own lives, often needing protection from men.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dracula?

Minimal

The cast is made up mainly of white actors, and the story doesn't include any characters from different ethnic backgrounds.

How does Dracula represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film upholds traditional Western values through Christian imagery and science, presenting the antagonist as a violation of established social and religious norms.

Does Dracula include disability representation?

Limited

There is no exploration of disability in the film. Physical changes are used to show moral corruption rather than to depict the experiences of disabled individuals.

Present on Screen

The film clearly illustrates the moral and social hierarchies of the Victorian era.

Limited or Absent

Women are portrayed as passive victims who need rescuing.
The cast lacks diversity, featuring only white actors.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional relationships.
The film does not address the experiences of disabled individuals.

Official Synopsis

After Jonathan Harker attacks Dracula at his castle, the vampire travels to a nearby city, where he preys on the family of Harker's fiancée. The only one who may be able to protect them is Dr. van Helsing, Harker's friend and fellow-student of vampires, who is determined to destroy Dracula, whatever the cost.

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