PG-13

Dracula: Dead and Loving It

You'll laugh until you die...then you'll rise from the dead and laugh again!

1995 • 88 min • Comedy · Horror · Fantasy

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Synopsis

When a lawyer shows up at the vampire's doorstep, he falls prey to his charms and joins him in his search for fresh blood. Enter Professor Van Helsing, who may be the only one able to vanquish the Count.

Our family guide

Best from age 11

Movie Knight Score

1132 reviews

61 Audience · 1132 · 100%

This Mel Brooks parody offers a comedic take on the classic Dracula tale, filled with slapstick humor and silly situations. The story follows Dracula's attempts to find new victims in London, as Professor Van Helsing tries to stop him.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Some slapstick violence and pratfalls
Mild suggestive humor
Depiction of vampires drinking blood

What it models well

Overcoming evil
Friendship and loyalty
Outsmarting foes

Talk about it after

How comedy can make scary stories less frightening
The importance of facing your fears
Recognizing different types of humor like satire and slapstick

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