Submitted by admin on Tue, 31/03/2009 - 8:50pm
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The story has been made into countless films. In each, we see further development of the character of the Count. In 1958 he was played by Christopher Lee, in 1979 by Klaus Klinski and in 1992 by Gary Oldman. The 1992 film is the most visually stylish and the Count has now become a romantic hero. What does this say about our feelings towards the genre and the 'villain'? Why do you think interpretations have changed?
[#8 from the Reading Guide]
