Every Bloodline Has a Beginning

Dracula Untold is a 2014 American dark fantasy action–horror film directed by Gary Shore in his feature film debut and written by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. A reboot of the Dracula film series, the plot creates an origin story for the titular character, rather than using the story-line of Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel. In this adaptation, Dracula is the monster alter ego, of historical figure Vlad III “the Impaler” Drăculea. Luke Evans portrays the title character, with Sarah Gadon, Dominic Cooper, Art Parkinson, and Charles Dance cast in supporting roles.

Principal photography began in Northern Ireland on August 5, 2013.

Universal Pictures released the film in regular and IMAX cinemas on October 10, 2014. Dracula Untold went on to become a box office success, grossing $217 million worldwide, and received mixed reviews from critics, with many criticizing its story, inconsistent tone, and characters, but praise for its performances and visual effects.