Movie · 1979
Is Dracula based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Dracula is based on the works Dracula by Bram Stoker (1897) and Dracula by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston.
The movie was released in 1979.
The book behind Dracula
Dracula
by Bram Stoker · first published 1897 · epistolary fiction, Gothic fiction, horror fiction
1897 novel by Bram Stoker.
Other adaptations of Dracula
- Nosferatu (film, 1922)
- Bram Stoker's Dracula (film, 1992)
- Dracula (film, 1931)
- Nosferatu the Vampyre (film, 1979)
- Nosferatu (film, 2024)
- Dracula Untold (film, 2014)
Common questions
Is Dracula based on a book?
Yes. Dracula is based on the works Dracula by Bram Stoker (1897) and Dracula by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston.
Who wrote the book Dracula is based on?
Dracula was written by Bram Stoker and Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston and first published in 1897.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Dracula before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Bram Stoker's books
- Dracula (film, 1958)
- Dracula: Dead and Loving It (film, 1995)
- Dracula's Daughter (film, 1936)
- Dracula 2000 (film, 2000)
- Dracula: A Love Tale (film, 2025)
- Dracula (film, 1931)