Dracula (1979) is a gothic romance horror film directed by John Badham, starring Frank Langella as Count Dracula, Laurence Olivier as Van Helsing, and Kate Nelligan. Known for its romantic, atmospheric approach rather than pure terror, it was adapted from the 1924 stage play and features a notable score by John Williams.
Dracula was filmed primarily in Cornwall, England, with additional studio work at Twickenham Studios. Key Cornish locations included St Michael’s Mount (used as Dracula’s castle), the Camelot Castle Hotel in Tintagel (Dr. Seward’s asylum), and Mevagissey Harbour.
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St Michael’s Mount
Penzance • England
St Michael’s Mount appears in Dracula (1979), Twelfth Night (1996), Johnny English (2003), and House of the Dragon (2022).
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