Horror Icons: Dracula

Dracula, the legendary vampire from Bram Stoker's 1897 novel, is the archetype of gothic horror. Count Dracula, a centuries-old Transylvanian noble, possesses supernatural abilities including shape-shifting, mind control, and eternal life, sustained by drinking the blood of the living. He travels to England to spread his vampiric curse, seeking new victims and power. Charismatic yet terrifying, Dracula embodies the seductive allure of evil, as well as the dangers of unchecked immortality. As a symbol of both fear and fascination with death, Dracula's influence has shaped countless vampire stories, solidifying his status as one of horror's most enduring and feared icons.