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Draculov

Name: Draculov
Director: Ilya Kulikov
Released: 2021
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2021

Director

Ilya Kulikov

Runtime

87 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Draculov functions primarily as a genre-driven comedy-horror that leans on established archetypes. Supernatural elements slightly bend historical norms, but motivations remain rooted in traditional romance and protection. The film’s complexity lies in its transnational setting, blending Transylvanian and Russian imperial identities. Despite introducing non-traditional characters, it lacks a broader framework of multi-layered ability to act or systemic social critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Draculov have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on traditional romance with a bride and a protector. Non-normative werewolf characters are introduced, but there is no clear representation of LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Draculov portray gender?

Fair

The plot revolves around traditional gender roles, with a male protagonist protecting a female interest. Female-coded werewolf characters disrupt the usual hierarchy by supervising the male lead.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Draculov?

Fair

The story blends Transylvanian origins with a 19th-century Russian setting. The Count’s outsider status adds ethnic complexity to the Moscow-centric environment through his cross-border journey.

How does Draculov represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film engages with folklore through a descendant of Van Helsing. Satire is used to deconstruct authority, but the conflict remains centered on individual survival rather than broader cultural critique.

Does Draculov include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not include characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. There is no indication of disability-related ability to act or representation.

Present on Screen

Transnational narrative blending Transylvanian and Russian imperial identities.
Use of supernatural entities to disrupt traditional domestic and social hierarchies.
Engagement with folklore and monster-hunting traditions in a playful manner.

Limited or Absent

Reliance on traditional gender roles and protective romantic archetypes.
Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ themes or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
Absence of representation regarding physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Vampires appear in the Russian Empire of the 19th century. Count Draculov, originally from distant Transylvania, decides to buy a new mansion in Moscow. The deal is led by a young lawyer Pyotr Smirnov. During a conversation with the customer, Peter accidentally takes out a photograph of Varvara's bride, which the count immediately liked. Draculov leaves Petya in the mansion under the supervision of werewolf harlots, and he goes to Moscow in search of a girl. Peter goes on the trail of the count to protect his bride from a three-hundred-year-old vampire. The son of the famous professor, Vasya van Helsing, is trying to figure out all the further tangled events.

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