[a door opens]
[creaking]
[the door closes]
[metallic click]
[intriguing music]
[soft melody]
[she screams]
No!
[she laughs]
[intriguing music]
[she screams]
[laughter]
- [they giggle]
- [groaning]
Yes...
My Lord?
[Targol]
The enemy is at our gates.
The Ottomans are cruel
to interrupt our love.
They will pay for it, my beloved.
Come, let's go.
This w*r,
is it necessary?
Can't we all live in peace?
You are my reason for living,
Sweet Elisabeta.
I beg you,
take care of yourself, my king...
My life.
Since I cannot live without you.
[melancholy music]
w*r awaits you.
Victory is yours.
My men
are taking you to Vilmur,
You will be safe there.
[The Cardinal]
Invincible Prince,
and of righteous souls,
defend us in battle.
May our protection be against the wickedness and snares...
of the devil.
In the name of the Father,
and of the Son...
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
This battle will be bloody,
Your Eminence.
The dead will number in the thousands.
Is this truly God's will?
We are the last bastion
against the Muslims.
Do you have faith in our Lord?
Of course.
I am ready to die for Him.
Then, drive out these barbarians,
without mercy.
I will fight in His name,
but I desire a favor.
I'm listening.
I want Him to spare my wife.
If she doesn't survive,
I cannot go on.
Nothing would matter to me anymore,
life would be unbearable.
Calm yourself,
you risk blasphemy.
The Lord gave you life,
honor it.
But He also gave me love.
God cannot fault me
for not being able to live without her.
If He takes her life,
let Him take mine as well.
I will pray for you.
No, don't pray to Him. Tell Him.
[Intriguing music]
For the Prince.
[Rhythmic clashing]
[Targol]
They are in the forest.
What is your plan?
Let them come.
To me, my men!
Go, Your Highness!
Flee!
Save yourselves!
[Screaming]
Pierce the barrels!
[Cheering]
[ominous music]
Vlad! The princess.
- Speak.
- There was an ambush.
- She managed to escape.
- Where is she?
In the forest of wolves.
[suspenseful music]
Ya! Ya!
[she screams]
[thud]
[sad music]
[she moans]
[suspenseful music]
Mercy.
[sad music]
No!
My prince...
- No!
- [he growls]
[he sobs]
[thunder rumbles]
[intriguing music]
My wife is dead.
We prayed for her.
Is God deaf?
Or didn't you pray enough?
My prince, God has His reasons.
It is not for us to question them.
- He had another destiny for her.
- She has no destiny.
She's dead!
He didn't even allow me to say goodbye to her.
I beg you on my knees, tell Him to bring her back to me.
That's impossible.
And why? Why?
Because God does not practice reincarnation.
But He is capable of miracles, you know.
You know!
If you pray enough, He will listen to you, I'm sure.
Please, tell Him.
Tell Him!
It was...
a good Christian woman, with a pure soul.
I am convinced that God
will take good care of her.
Yes, but what about me?
I did everything He wanted.
My soul is forever stained
with the blood of the men
I slaughtered.
[the cardinal]
I don't have the answers.
I am
only His humble messenger.
Good.
I have a message that I want
you to convey to Him.
[the cardinal groans]
Tell your god
that until
He returns my wife to me,
my life will no longer be in His hands.
[dark music]
[thunder]
- [bells]
- [Dumont] When did he arrive?
About ten minutes ago.
[screams]
- Where is he?
- In the chapel,
it seemed more appropriate.
- You did well.
(Let him finish praying.)
[pop]
Father?
Ah. Dr. Dumont, I presume?
Yes.
Your chapel is lovely.
Uh, indeed.
Thank you for making
the journey.
It must have been long and difficult.
Exhausting, I must admit.
That's why
I've taken this refreshment,
you don't mind, do you?
Not at all.
That's kind.
It has to be better
than the beer from my native Bavaria.
I apologize for welcoming you
so ungraciously,
but the administration
does not support your presence here.
I'm used to it.
The Church and scientists
don't always see eye to eye.
That's why
the Vatican has made a habit
of entrusting troubling cases...
to us.
This case requires
close attention,
as the Queen of England
is involved.
The Queen?
I can't wait.
[maniacal laughter]
No, no, no.
There's the ceremony
for the centenary of the Revolution
in a few days.
- Excitement is everywhere.
- [dog barks]
[sneering]
[howling in the distance]
[enigmatic music]
(Close the door.)
She has a lot of chains.
Are you afraid she'll fly away?
She was aggressive when she arrived.
A real beast.
Hm, even animals
are entitled to a little humanity.
What do we know about her?
Please.
"Maria de Montebello, 25 years old,
from Bologna in Italy.
"Engaged
"to Mr. Henry William Spencer,
consul here in Paris
"and great-nephew
"by marriage to the Queen."
The matter is therefore delicate.
More than that. Sensitive.
Do you have anything else
to tell me?
It all began during the wedding
that took place
on the family estate,
Maria having refused
to go to church.
However, the groom had invited
the Bishop of Westminster
to bless the union.
At the sight of this man,
the bride was seized with hysteria
and a sexual appetite
beyond comprehension.
Appetites are signs
of good health, I believe.
Yes, but in moderation.
- May I?
- Of course.
"Born March 18, 1759."
The administration must have made a mistake.
That would mean...
That she's going on 130 years old,
in effect.
130?
Do you think
it's a creature of the devil?
That's a hasty conclusion.
When a situation escapes
our understanding,
we see the work of the Devil in it.
Her age,
and the fact that she's allergic
to representatives of God,
are just symptoms,
not a disease.
In cases like this,
we must study
and observe without prejudice.
We must follow the rules
and laws of nature,
of science, mathematics,
not those of superstition
or the Church, which,
I admit, can be obscure.
Above all, we must approach this
like a criminal investigation.
We establish a fact,
we deduce the motives,
the circumstances, the location...
Hold this for me, please.
And the m*rder weapon.
[she laughs]
The congregation has been studying
this phenomenon
for over 400 years.
And I, for over 30.
I can officially state
that you are the first
to have captured
a living specimen.
- Congratulations.
- Thank you.
But what have I captured?
A vampire.
Don't listen to him, Doctor.
Help me.
I'll let you do
anything you want.
[wheezing]
Smile, please.
The prominent canines
could be a clue.
They may also have
a rational explanation.
So we need to find
more evidence.
This creature,
like any other,
is the work of the Lord.
But for some mysterious reason,
the Almighty
seems to have other plans
for it.
- [She sobs]
- Contrary
to what people believe,
vampires adapt well to light.
What they can't stand
is direct sunlight.
[She screams]
What you're saying is madness.
Perhaps.
This could be
an anomaly of nature, so we must continue
until we find irrefutable proof.
[She laughs]
Good.
Here's the proof we've been looking for, what do you say?
This goes beyond science and understanding.
Hence my presence.
My dear child,
may I call you Maria?
Of course.
You can call me
whatever you like.
- I'm all yours.
- Maria.
Answer my questions
and I will give you
what you want.
Everything I desire?
What you need.
[she chuckles]
Come closer, my son.
Science demands
sacrifices.
- Are you willing to make one?
- I suppose.
Very well.
What are you doing?
Blood.
A meager contribution to science.
I'll offer you some soup,
you'll be as good as new.
Thank you.
Thank you, Father.
Maria,
Your neck, may I see it?
[She purrs]
He's not a first generation
vampire.
Could there be others?
Without a doubt.
We've been searching for the source
for 400 years.
- The source?
- Yes.
My master.
Who is he?
What's his name?
Where can we find him?
No, don't bother.
He'll find you.
Is he in Paris?
No, but soon.
To me!
[Sobbing]
Maria? Maria?
- Please, give me more.
- Maria.
- [She cries]
- Who is he?
He's a prince.
- A prince?
- Hm, hm.
He's here.
For the celebrations?
No, he's here
to find his princess.
His princess? Who is she?
What does she look like?
A magnificent woman.
Come on, more blood.
You've had enough.
Any more,
would be gluttony.
- What's your conclusion?
We need to find a princess
who will lead us to her prince.
- Good luck.
- [she laughs]
[ominous music]
Are we there yet?
It's at the end of this road.
Aren't you wearing them?
I can't leave my horses, there are too many wolves.
Glad to hear it.
Do you have
a crucifix?
- No.
Here's mine.
- Always keep it on you.
- I don't believe in God.
Pray that He believes in you.
Hop!
[wolves howling]
[rustling]
[wolves howling]
[dark music]
Indeed.
[metallic clanking]
Good evening?
[thunderclap]
[enigmatic music]
Is anyone there?
Oh...
Excuse me. You startled me.
It is I who should beg your pardon
for my somewhat theatrical entrance.
Give me that.
Ah, that's better.
Uh, my apologies, sir.
I haven't introduced myself.
Jonathan Harker, solicitor.
You're young to be a solicitor.
I joined a firm in Paris,
this year.
Oh, congratulations.
Thank you. And you are?
Vlad the Second.
Prince of Wallachia.
Count Dracul.
I apologize, I wasn't given any description
of your person.
My portrait isn't widely circulated,
except on these walls.
Oh.
Magnificent.
Is that a gramophone?
Yes, indeed.
I've never seen one before.
- I'm curious...
- Later.
But now, let's get to the table.
Very well.
Oh...
This meal is exquisite.
Your appetite
is very pleasing to see.
It's delicious.
And honestly, I was starving.
That certainly won't be the case here.
This estate must require
so much staff.
Yes, far too many.
- Yet, I haven't seen anyone.
- They remain discreet.
Aren't you eating?
Later.
Try this.
- Oh!
- [He laughs]
Nice trick.
Hm! Delicious, truly.
A recipe I brought back
from my travels in India.
Do you travel much?
Not anymore,
but there was a time, yes.
I've visited every continent
and crossed every ocean.
You must have
so many wonderful stories to tell.
Indeed.
Did you travel for work
or for pleasure?
I used to manage business, it's true,
but I'm retired,
now.
I let my associates
travel around the world for me.
It was my associate, Mr. Jenkins,
who arranged my visit.
Once again,
thank you for giving me your time.
I have more of it than you might think.
So, young man,
tell me what brings you here.
Well...
Among the many properties
that you own in Europe,
there's one in particular...
An old abbey in the heart of Paris.
The county we represent would like to ask
if you would consider selling it, given the property's dilapidated state.
Ah, I think it's this one.
No, not that one.
[squeaking]
Sorry about that.
The road to get here has been chaotic,
my affairs are in disarray.
And what would they like to do with it?
A hospital, I believe.
The World's Fair
is about to open,
and Paris will welcome millions of visitors.
It's located
near Saint-Germain-des-Prs.
I'll show you.
Are you a man of faith?
Pardon?
Do you believe in God?
Not really.
The coachman confided in me.
Superstitions are rather persistent,
in this region.
Ah! I have it.
Enough talk for tonight.
I will show you to your room.
[ominous music]
This castle is well guarded,
but I'd prefer you didn't leave
your apartments, under any circumstances.
What are you afraid of?
Old castles hold memories
that might haunt you.
I don't believe
in ghosts.
That's a shame.
[gentle piano melody]
Keep an eye on him.
"Elisabeta."
[Knocking at the door]
- Good evening.
- What can I do for you?
I would like to speak
to Henry William Spencer.
Yes?
Forgive me for troubling you
so late.
A friend sent me.
Dr. Dumont,
from the Htel-Dieu in Paris.
- The hospital where Maria was taken.
- Yes.
Has something happened?
Yes. No, she's alive,
clinically speaking.
God be praised.
Please, sit down.
Tell me everything, Father.
Has her condition
stabilized?
She eats little, drinks enough,
but is bursting with energy.
That's good.
That's a good sign.
But do you know more
about the ailment that plagues her?
We are making progress,
but science is a long road,
one of the most winding,
that we can only tread
step by step.
Your home
is charming.
- It belongs to the Crown.
The Crown has always known
how to invest well.
What can I do for you?
I want to see her room.
- What are you looking for?
- Nothing in particular.
One must always study
every last detail.
You speak
like a police inspector.
Yes, even if I'm trying
to solve the case
before the crime even happens.
I'll leave you to it.
If you need any help,
I am at your service.
Thank you, that's very kind of you.
[intriguing music]
There you are,
Princess Elisabeta.
[enigmatic music]
[thud]
[hissing]
[ominous music]
You should have stayed
in your room.
[wolves howling]
[growling]
[eerie music]
Oh my God.
[Vlad]
Don't speak that name here.
He is not welcome.
Are you the Devil?
God, the Devil...
Two almost identical entities.
Two spirits clashing,
but who don't deign to show themselves.
In their hands,
we are nothing but toys,
miserable puppets
who only move at their command.
[growling]
No!
No!
Are you going to k*ll me?
Indeed, but not just yet.
It's important to be patient
so the blood engorges the head.
Who are you, really?
I am a poor soul
cursed by God,
condemned to walk
in the shadow of death
for eternity...
and to sustain myself on fresh blood.
Human blood, preferably.
[He groans]
Why would God do that?
He is nothing but love.
I thought
you weren't a believer.
I am now.
[Wheezing laugh]
[He coughs]
[Wheezing breath]
You're very funny.
Thank you.
Any last wishes?
I... Tell me your story.
My story?
Yes. Everything that touches you
near or far.
Is that your last wish?
To listen to an old man's story?
I'm dying to hear it.
You're dying to hear it?
You're very funny.
I will grant you that.
Pick it up.
Pick it up.
[groaning]
Life is a long and difficult road, my friend.
Death is a privilege
that God grants you,
and that He refuses to give me.
And to think I was one of His most faithful servants.
What happened?
He took my wife from me.
My princess.
The love of my life.
[sad music]
Leave me alone.
Let's go.
Since then, I continue
to live, waiting for her return.
How long have you been waiting for her?
Over 400 years.
That's quite a long time.
How can you be sure
she will return one day?
The purest souls
are sometimes reborn, reincarnated.
My beloved radiated
a purity beyond compare.
Forgive me,
but I presume
you don't know when,
where, or how.
Precisely.
But she will return, I know it.
That doesn't seem like
a good deal to me.
Had I known you sooner,
young man,
I would have undoubtedly taken you
as my lawyer.
All this time,
have you been searching for her?
The task has not been easy.
The Black Death
spread across Europe
for centuries.
Nearly 200 million souls
were decimated,
half of whom were women.
That complicated my search.
All the remaining women
were gathered
in holy places,
where I was anything but welcome.
I was so alone...
that I began
to envy the unfortunate
whom death carried away.
To live without love
is the worst of diseases, my friend.
Like a ceaseless, fine rain,
it gradually gnaws
through all your bones,
and transforms you
into a shapeless mass
incapable of standing.
And then, with time,
no matter how strong your love is,
you lose faith.
Yet,
they say hope keeps you alive.
In my case,
I would have much preferred
for hope to k*ll me.
[dramatic music]
[coughing]
[groaning]
[melancholy music]
But all of that was in vain,
for God denied me
the right to die.
With time,
all desire fades,
even the desire to end one's life.
You're left with only that state...
bland and charmless,
close to melancholy,
and the hope of finding her again someday.
But I couldn't
visit every castle,
house, and hamlet.
So, if I couldn't go to her,
I had to find a way
to bring her to me.
How?
Poison?
You're the one being theatrical
now.
[He inhales]
This is a perfume I've been
developing for a century.
I visited the great city of Baghdad,
known for its magical gardens
with a thousand and one flowers.
Then, I continued my journey
to India,
where I learned to capture
the soul of the rarest
and most delicate flowers.
It was only upon my return to Europe
that my research
bore fruit.
First, in the colorful fields
of Grasse, in France,
where certain flowers
have intoxicated our imagination
for centuries.
Then finally, in the heart of Italy,
in the magnificent city of Florence,
which was, at the time,
the capital of all perfumes.
Sire.
I believe we have it.
The color is quite pleasing.
The color matters little,
this essence is divine.
And the effect is guaranteed.
Let's see about this.
[Chiming]
It might be wiser
to try it outside.
No, here seems to be
the perfect place.
[Intriguing music]
Mamma mia.
This fragrance...
was very effective,
more powerful
than I could have ever imagined.
I must admit that this period
was far from being
the most unpleasant.
I imagine.
And so, after visiting
all the courts of Europe,
I ended my journey
at the famous court of France,
at Versailles.
The king at the time,
a Louis
whose number I've forgotten...
That little whippersnapper
had the brilliant idea
to gather all the nobles
and artists of the kingdom
to better keep an eye on them.
There was no doubt in my mind
that if Elisabeta had returned,
she would be here.
[women laughing]
I had never been so close
to finding her again.
My heart was beating as hard
as it did on the first day.
Elisabeta?
No, I am not Elisabeta.
I am Isabelle de Touraine.
But I can change my name.
[she giggles]
But my quest seemed futile.
That day, hope abandoned me.
[upbeat music]
[laughter]
So much time,
effort, and gold wasted
in this world
of debauchery and artifice
that left no room
for love.
It was time for me
to entrust to others
the mission
of finding my Elisabeta.
[laughter]
How many have you bitten?
It doesn't matter.
In the end, my associates failed,
just like me.
So I returned
to my Elisabeta.
[straining groan]
[sobbing]
[raspy moans]
Since then, I have rarely left
this castle,
with the foolish hope that one day,
my disciples
will find my beloved.
[sad music]
You know what you're talking about,
when it comes to love.
Indeed.
Then spare me, have pity.
I also have a beloved,
you would separate us.
In whose name?
- God?
- [hissing laugh]
No, in the name of love.
Are you married?
Before leaving, I asked for her hand.
Did she accept?
She said yes.
We'll get married as soon as I return.
Oh, that's unfortunate.
If you k*ll me, she will die from it.
What does she look like?
My necklace, there, around my neck.
There's a locket
with a photograph.
[melancholy music]
- [laughter]
- [echoes]
- [Elisabeta] My prince...
- [echoes]
My life.
[he growls]
Elisa... Elisabeta.
- No, Mina.
- Mina.
Mina?
That woman is mine, dear sir.
But I will spare your life
for finding her for me.
Oh...
Lock him up immediately.
Prepare my things.
Attention, everyone.
I want to see you all
now!
Come down, everyone come down!
Fill this vial.
My horses!
Prepare my horses.
I must make myself beautiful.
I need human blood!
Blood, I need a lot
of fresh blood!
Elisabeta.
I've found you again.
[enigmatic music]
[the priest] Here is the one
our prince seeks
in the city of Paris.
He has been searching for his beloved
for over 400 years.
We have been tracking him
for just as long.
But the resolution
of his endless wait
will arrive here,
in the heart of Paris.
She's left-handed.
Yes, you're very observant.
This book contains the observations
compiled by my congregation
over the centuries.
Do you speak German?
No.
Allow me to read you a passage.
"These creatures
are probably what they are
"because
of a unique divine curse."
"Gttlich verflucht",
in German.
"If God
"can give life,
He can also give death.
"But He can refuse it
in case of great offense
"or blasphemy.
"Then, the offender will be punished
"and must wander the Earth
for eternity.
"But more interestingly,
"God can forgive the offender,
however,
"in case of true repentance.
"God will then grant him death
and finally lift
"the curse."
Which means
that if we destroy this demon,
those he has bitten will also be
freed from the curse.
And assuming we manage
to find this demon,
how do we get rid of him?
It's very easy.
You pierce his heart
and cut off his head.
Wonderful.
It is also said
that cloves of garlic
make him flee,
but I doubt it's effective.
That's more my speed.
Let's not rush.
We must find this woman.
She alone can lead us
to him.
- Hm, hm.
That's strange.
What?
The young woman in the portrait.
Yes?
She bears an uncanny resemblance
to the young woman waiting
over there.
Madam.
Dr. Dumont?
Yes. What can I do for you?
I'm a friend
of Maria de Montebello.
I heard she was here, and I've come
to inquire about her condition.
Of course.
To whom do we have the pleasure?
Mina. Mina Murray.
I was at Maria's wedding
when the tragedy occurred.
You knew her?
- "Knew her?"
- [She groans]
No, no, my apologies.
Her condition is stable.
I'm sorry.
God be praised.
Indeed, my child.
Would you be willing
to answer a few questions?
- Of course.
- Are you relatives?
No, not at all.
I'm not really from around here.
Tell us about your relationship,
about her behavior.
I saw her for the first time
a few days ago,
at a reception
that her future husband had organized.
Henry.
When she saw me,
she took me under her wing.
She never left my side.
[muffled speech]
It was as if
she sensed
that I didn't belong.
[laughter]
She took me
to her room and...
we talked and laughed a lot.
It was nice.
Uh, what were you talking about?
About this and that.
She was...
She was particularly fond of...
...things of love.
To the point of making me
quite uncomfortable.
But she was excited.
About what?
About everything.
Mina!
- And...
- [Maria cries with joy]
And suddenly...
she transformed.
[she growls]
[screams and growls]
How is it
that you were at this wedding?
I was accompanying my fianc,
who knows everyone,
from what I could see.
He must come
from a very respected family.
You assume?
Yes. I don't know.
Please, bring some water.
My child,
you have before you
a doctor and a priest,
we are both
bound by secrecy.
You can confide without fear.
To be honest,
this marriage has upset me,
like a bad omen.
My fianc and I
became engaged so quickly...
I don't know if I...
If you love him?
I love him. He's wonderful.
Any young woman
would be delighted to marry him.
You are not ordinary.
I've always felt
that in fact...
That in fact?
I didn't belong
in this era.
Please excuse me.
You must find me naive.
I'm boring you with my worries.
Absolutely not, quite the contrary.
Could you write down your address?
Of course.
I'm staying at the boarding house
until Jonathan returns.
- Are you left-handed?
- Yes.
I've often been advised
to become right-handed.
Don't change a thing,
it's a trait
that's most charming.
Thank you for your visit.
Thank you, Father.
I'm going to stop by the chapel
and pray for her.
- Excellent idea.
Have a good day.
[Bells ringing]
[Wheezing breath]
[He coughs]
What's wrong, my son?
I have no shelter
and I haven't eaten
in centuries.
I'm cold, too.
I'll take him to the chapel.
Please, come in.
Come in.
Thank you for the invitation.
Don't move,
I'll get you some soup.
[ominous music]
Who are you?
Count Dracula, at your service.
Thank you for the soup,
but I demand a richer dish.
Rest assured, everything will be alright.
Your maledictions
have no effect here.
You think so?
So be it,
in the name of the Father,
the Son, and the evil spirit.
[thunder rumbling]
Come, my sisters.
See what God has made of you.
Hearts of stone
in dormant bodies,
suffocating under the weight
of their own torments.
Let me
free you from this prison.
[they scream]
[dramatic music]
No, no!
Come closer!
Yes!
[speaking in foreign language]
Ya!
[intriguing music]
[growling]
No!
- [he screams]
- [growling]
[ominous music]
[he screams]
[he coughs]
[coughing and moaning]
[ominous music]
[creaking]
[he moans]
[scraping and clattering]
Ha... Ha...
[muffled howl]
[somber music]
[he moans]
Oh, Master!
Good evening.
The hospital is closed.
[melancholy music]
I found her, Master.
I found her.
- You've done good work.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
- You deserve a reward.
Oh...
Come, come, my child...
Come closer...
[she laughs]
And here you are.
- [a door opens]
- [footsteps approaching]
Sorry, Dr. Dumont wants to see you immediately.
Yes, of course. I'm coming.
[Dumont] If the disappearance of this patient
could remain between us...
Of course, you can count on me.
Go ahead.
- Go.
- Sir.
Hey, you!
[Dumont] He's lost blood. I was thinking of giving him a transfusion.
[the priest] He'd love that.
Oh yes, of course. Sorry.
Hm, he's wearing a very pleasant cologne.
I hadn't noticed.
How did she escape?
- With the help of an accomplice.
- A man?
He was wandering around the hospital.
- Is there a description?
- In his thirties,
elegant, richly dressed, blue eyes, tall.
Mina is in danger. We have to warn her.
[ominous music]
Are you cold,
my child?
No.
I've always loved
the spectacle of fire.
Are you expecting company?
No. I'm going to see
what that is.
Ta-da!
Maria?
You're cured?
My dear.
- It's a miracle!
- Don't worry.
The evil vanished
as quickly as it came.
Let's not talk about it anymore.
How are you feeling?
I feel wonderful.
I'm ready to celebrate
my grand return.
Dr. Dumont let you leave?
I have so much energy,
I highly doubt
he could have stopped me.
- And your fianc?
In Scotland.
Oh, look what I brought!
- We're going out tonight!
- Where to?
Three tickets for today's
celebration.
- Three?
- The friend I was telling you about,
he's in town.
He'd give his soul to see you.
Hurry, go get changed!
[she laughs]
[intriguing music]
Ladies and gentlemen, the newspaper!
Special edition, today!
- Good morning!
- Good morning.
- Where are you taking me?
- To the Grand Hotel.
They serve hot chocolate there,
you have to try it.
- Here you go, my good man.
- Welcome.
[Tense music]
[Enigmatic music]
Where were you?
Ciao, amore.
There you go.
I know she's beautiful,
but I'm a little offended.
Forgive me.
Your beauty illuminates this place
burdened with hats
and dull costumes.
[Maria laughs]
- Very true.
- Madam,
it's an honor
and a pleasure to see you again.
- Have we met before?
- In a dream, possibly.
I have the strange feeling
that we know each other...
...for a long time.
That's romantic.
Terribly.
Excuse me.
It seems I've lost
all common sense
and my manners too.
Vlad the Second, Prince of Wallachia.
Count Dracul.
[Ominous music]
Pleased to meet you.
- Maria?
- Hm?
Were you talking about chocolate?
Yes, but first,
we're going to have some fun.
Excuse me!
[Ringing]
[Hubbub]
[Catchy melody]
Oh, pardon!
[Cheers]
- [Racket]
- Yes!
[Gasps of admiration]
[Maria growls]
The milk can toss!
Attention, attention!
Oh...
One, two, three.
- [Maria laughs]
- Let's go.
[melancholy music]
Go ahead. One, two, three...
Bravo!
Oh, bravo, amore.
Okay, let's go.
Oh, look at that!
I want to go see that.
Good evening.
My God, it's so beautiful, look!
[Maria laughs]
Oh, the old bearded woman. Come see, my dear.
Magnificent. Look at that!
- Ah!
- [she laughs]
Ugh...
- Mina!
- Good evening and welcome.
- You're about to see.
- Ladies and gentlemen,
a little quiet, please.
I'm going to feed
the beast.
- She's magnificent.
- Yes.
[shrill screech]
[howling]
[squeaking]
Here we go.
Oh, that's scary, Mina.
Let's go, let's go!
[laughter]
Maria?
Maria.
[she screams]
Follow me.
She wants to sh**t the r*fle.
Well done, Mina.
Come on, come on!
[cheering]
Go!
[gasps of admiration]
[applause and cheers]
[Vlad] I had refreshments prepared,
while we wait
for tonight's performance.
- Excellent.
One doesn't simply visit
a stranger's room.
Don't worry, I won't let you out of my sight.
Ta-da!
- Oh!
- What do you think?
It's marvelous.
I don't know about you, but I'm starving.
Maria, I'm exhausted.
Alright. Oh, sit here,
Princess.
- [Maria giggles]
I'll bring you your hot chocolate.
[door closes]
[she sighs]
Oh.
Thank you for accepting
my invitation.
This apartment
is fit for a king.
I'm just a prince.
- Forgive me.
- Do you live in Paris?
No.
Further north, in the countryside.
Where life is calm.
You like calm?
Not at all. I like nature.
The birds,
the trees...
and the wind that makes them sing.
[gentle music]
Where do you live?
Our family home
is an old castle
nestled in the heart
of the Carpathian Mountains,
in Romania.
I only know
winter and solitude there.
I love winter,
its harsh and rugged landscapes.
But my parents
dream only of Andalusia.
Your memory
must hold traces
of a former life.
I imagine, perhaps.
May I show you
something?
Yes.
It's magnificent.
What is it?
A music box.
Historians believe
they were invented
in the 18th century.
But I found this one
at a mysterious merchant's
in Constantinople.
It dates from the 15th century.
Remarkable.
I offered it to my
beloved wife.
- You're married?
I'm a widower.
Forgive me.
You are forgiven.
Does it work?
Of course.
[gentle melody]
Does this melody sound familiar?
It seems familiar to me.
I don't recall.
I don't know where or when...
Keep searching.
[enigmatic music]
In your heart.
Your skin.
In your soul.
In your soul.
What do you feel, Elisabeta?
What curse are you casting on me?
None, Mina.
I am haunted
by images of my wife,
my one and only love.
You are her spitting image,
it troubles me.
Her name was Elisabeta.
And when she wanted me,
she would play this melody
that resonated throughout the castle.
It was my signal, and I would rush to her.
This is all very touching.
But I am Mina, Mina Murray,
and I am getting married soon.
Yes, of course.
Pardon me for bothering you.
These are old wounds
that your presence has ended up
rekindling.
I sincerely offer
you my apologies.
- Please.
- Monsieur, no,
it's too precious to you.
A gift cannot be refused.
Perhaps this melody
will revive your memory.
Mina, come!
It's about to start.
Come on, come!
Let's go!
Three...
[together] Two...
[together] One...
[joyful shout]
[Maria laughs]
Oh, my God!
[Soft music playing]
This is it.
Thank you for this evening.
It's been an eternity since I've known...
such happiness.
Has that word become foreign to you?
My wife took it with her.
Good night, my dear.
Good night.
[sad music]
[he coughs]
Jonathan? But...
What happened?
I thought I'd never see you again.
Let him rest.
What happened?
- Mina.
- Father.
- Do you know where he's coming from?
- No, not really.
From a castle where he was held prisoner,
and from which, by a great miracle,
he managed to escape at the peril of his life.
Do you know who owns
this castle?
- No.
Maria's good friend, Count Dracula,
the one who infected her,
like so many others.
No, you...
You're mistaken. The Count is charming.
You've seen him?
Yes, the Count...
He's a perfect gentleman, he even escorted me back here.
I don't understand.
[Intriguing music]
- How did he find you?
- I don't know.
It all happened so fast.
Maria came here.
You let her out, didn't you?
She escaped by knocking out 3 guards
and draining my clerk
of all his blood.
What? I... That's not true.
Sit down.
Calm down.
What I'm about to explain to you
will be difficult to hear
and even more difficult
to understand.
This man is a hematophage.
He feeds exclusively
on fresh blood,
human blood in particular.
He's a vampire.
Yes, he is.
He bites his victims in the jugular
and sucks their blood
until they die.
Some are sometimes spared,
but become vampires.
Oh my God.
Maria is a perfect example.
I must make sure
that you are not.
- Maria...
He never touched me.
He was a perfect gentleman.
He uses a perfume
to seduce his victims.
An elixir that annihilates all will
and suppresses all inhibitions.
Without knowing it,
you may be
under his influence.
That's horrible.
Yes, indeed,
but very easy to verify.
May I see your neck,
please?
Oh.
Everything's fine.
Truly, it's a miracle.
Mina, you should rest.
Follow me.
[doorbell]
This way.
- [Jonathan coughs]
- Watch the rug.
[Jonathan groans]
Easy, gentlemen.
Less noise.
- The residents are sleeping.
- Yes, sorry.
[gentle melody]
[enigmatic music]
[gasp of surprise]
What are you doing?
If you come any closer,
I'll scream.
- I would never hurt you.
- [knocking]
- Yes?
Need I remind you
of the boarding house rules?
Music is forbidden after 8 p.m.,
and it's past midnight.
Sorry!
- It won't happen again.
- Good.
Listen, if you're a gentleman,
leave immediately.
Of course. My respects.
No, not that way.
Out the way you came in, come now.
What are you doing?
What are you doing?
You can't jump.
Mina, I've waited 400 years
to see you again.
If you want me to leave,
say so.
- Yes!
Go away.
No!
I don't want you
to die here!
Would you prefer
me to die somewhere else?
Yes. No. Yes!
Yes.
Get down from the edge
of that window.
- You lied to me.
- Not once.
You bewitch all your victims.
You're right.
It's a fragrance.
I didn't use it on you.
I was told you drink blood.
Yes, but you're not
my victim.
- You are my beloved.
- Enough.
My one and only love.
Who do you think you are
to speak to me like that?
A damned soul, Mina.
A man condemned by God
to an endless life.
Why would God do that?
Because He tore you away from me.
So, I renounced Him, abandoned Him.
Contrary to popular belief,
I don't love blood,
even if yours is delicious.
Without it, I would be
nothing but a repulsive old man
that you wouldn't deign to look at.
These are just words.
Words meant to deceive me.
Sometimes, words can deceive.
Take my hands.
They cannot lie.
I will tell you the truth,
about me and about you,
about who you really are.
They will tell you
how much they loved
to caress your face and your neck,
your hips, my sweet...
Do you remember
the last thing
you said to me?
You said:
"Take care of yourself...
"My king."
"My life."
"Since I cannot
live without you."
Oh, my love.
[Romantic music playing]
I've missed you so much.
I've missed you too.
I want to be with you
for eternity.
Take me.
- I can't.
- Take me. Why?
Take me,
I want you to take me.
Right now.
You have your whole life ahead of you,
and I have only death to offer you.
I want to become your flesh
and your blood.
I beg you.
My husband, I beg you.
Please.
My love...
[Dramatic music playing]
[Thunder rumbling]
[He sniffs]
Dumont?
Yes?
Do you smell that?
It's the same smell as in the hospital.
The same scent.
He's here.
My God.
[Intriguing music]
They're gone, but where to?
I only see one possible place.
Mina seems to have disappeared.
With him?
I'm afraid so.
That man is the Devil,
we must stop him.
Precisely.
Do you feel capable
of guiding us to his castle?
Yes.
How do you plan to go there
without preparation or support?
I know someone
who can help us.
[Chime]
Ta-da!
Henry, "amore mio"...
- Did you miss me?
- Of course, my darling.
I prayed so much for you.
Is it a miracle?
Absolutely.
God heard your prayers.
I'm completely cured
and ready to love you
for the rest of my life.
Oh! Without you near me,
I was going to go crazy.
When were you released
from the hospital?
- I was supposed to be notified.
- I know, I know.
I just got out to come here.
- Are you completely cured?
- Of course.
Don't bother me.
Aren't you happy to see me?
Of course.
[she moans]
Oh, Henry,
I've been longing for your arms,
your beautiful hands...
and your lips.
And even more for your neck.
- [door]
- Maria!
- [raspy voice]
- How dare you?
[shrill scream]
Jesus!
- What have you done?
- Don't worry.
There's an explanation.
We can
explain everything.
[Maria groans]
[Maria] Oh no, my blood!
What have you done?
What have you done?
Oh, it's all over the carpet.
[Gravelly voice] What have you done?
Darling.
Shut up, Henry!
[Ominous music]
My dear...
- No, no...
- [He screams]
[He screams]
[Eerie music]
Easy, easy.
Put him down.
Easy.
[Solemn music]
Welcome home.
My friends,
Princess Elisabeta has returned.
[growls]
I must speak with them.
It won't be long.
Master, they are already
on your trail
and will surely find you soon.
It is time for you to leave.
I thank you for your advice.
But we are finally home.
We will not leave.
[melancholy music]
Take this.
I will no longer require
your services, henceforth.
Go in peace.
[soft melody]
[laughter]
[soft music]
[intriguing music]
[speaking in Romanian]
Elisabeta.
My prince.
Will God ever forgive us
for loving each other so much?
God is love.
He will hear it.
And if He refuses to hear it,
may He go to Hell.
[Mina screams]
[speaking in Romanian]
[panting music]
They will regret
waking a dragon.
Don't move.
Go!
[she screams]
[g*nshots]
[speaking in Romanian]
[ominous music]
He's in there, sleeping
in his coffin.
- Dreadful.
- We'll all be there one day.
- There.
- Soldiers!
It's there. He's inside.
Soldiers!
That's not how
you'll k*ll him.
Let us handle this, Father.
He won't get out.
I spared you.
Don't force me
to go back on my word.
[Panting music]
[Dramatic music]
- [Repeated blows]
- [Speaking in Romanian]
So you're the priest
who's been hunting my kind
for so many years.
Yes.
But I don't come
to fight you.
Nor I you.
I fight God.
I'm not interested
in His servants.
No, you're not fighting
against God,
but against yourself.
No. No, I fought
and I k*lled in His name.
We all live and breathe
in His name.
Why would He want
us to destroy His creation?
Humankind kills in its own name.
What you're doing,
again.
Those are fine words,
but God sent you here to k*ll me.
The Lord sent me here
to save you.
Ah. So,
God wants to save me now?
After denying me death
for 400 years?
It's not a punishment,
but an opportunity.
Repent,
for the salvation of your soul.
She is the salvation of my soul.
Just as you are her damnation.
[he curses]
[Romanian speech]
[growling]
I'll need
a little more time.
[ominous music]
Open the door!
Elisabeta!
[She sobs]
[Sad music]
Elisabeta...
If I disappear,
the curse will too.
You will regain your freedom.
You are my freedom!
You are my freedom, my love.
Where you go, I will follow.
[The priest]
Dracula.
You think you love him,
but you expect her
to sacrifice herself.
Please.
I beg you, I implore you.
Don't leave.
Stay here.
Your soul
still belongs to God.
If you love her,
let her return to life
and return to our Lord.
My darling.
Dracula!
[Mina screams]
Open the door!
Open it, please, my love!
400 years ago,
I asked a priest to beg God
to spare my wife.
He did nothing.
Please!
Will He hear my prayer,
this time?
Whether He hears it or not...
[Mina sobs]
Only you can change destiny,
my son.
Save her,
and you will rest in peace
for eternity.
My love...
Don't abandon me.
[dramatic music]
Thy will be done.
[Mina cries]
No, don't leave me.
Hurry, before I change my mind.
[He recites a prayer in Latin]
[Mina cries]
[Prayer in Latin]
[She sobs]
[Prayer in Latin]
In nomine Patris, et Filii,
et Spiritus Sancti.
Amen.
[She screams]
Cease fire!
[Sad music]
[Prayer in Latin]
Amen.
[He groans]
[She moans and cries out]
Why are you doing this,
my love?
Because I love you.
I love you too.
[He coughs]
[Intriguing music]
[Sad music]
Mina?
The spell is broken.
Excellent.
Everything's fine.
Good. Uh, thank you.
Auf wiedersehen.
Yes, uh...
[Gentle music]
[Dramatic music]
[Melancholy music]
[Gentle music]
[Intriguing music]
[Sad music]
[Intriguing music]
[Sweet melody]
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