Dracula: Pages from a Virgin's Diary

Dracula: Pages from a Virgin's Diary

Year: 2003

Runtime: 73 min

Language: English

Director: Guy Maddin

HorrorMusical

A seductive and eerie ballet adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula unfolds in London, where the titular character casts a spellbinding dance with the innocent Lucy. As she falls under his influence, her three suitors pledge vengeance, but their attempts only worsen the situation. With chaos erupting, Van Helsing arrives to confront the Prince of Darkness in a thrilling and dramatic showdown.

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1

Count Dracula Arrives in London

In the year 1897, Count Dracula makes his entrance into London, seeking new opportunities. His arrival marks the beginning of an ominous chain of events that will change the lives of several characters forever.

1897 London
2

Lucy's Mysterious Illness

Shortly after Dracula's arrival, Lucy Westenra begins to exhibit strange behavior and becomes gravely ill. Despite her fiancé's concern, she falls under Dracula's spell, leading to her tragic transformation.

Lucy's Home
3

Van Helsing Investigates

Dr. Van Helsing arrives and begins to investigate Lucy's condition. After conducting blood tests, he realizes she is afflicted by vampirism and hastily protects her with garlic.

Lucy's Home
4

Renfield's Escape

Renfield, a resident of the nearby asylum, orchestrates an escape that sends chaos through the neighborhood. This disruption allows Dracula to move freely once again, as chaos reigns in Lucy's home.

Asylum
5

Lucy's Death

The chaos culminates in tragedy as both Lucy and her mother fall victim to Dracula's dark influence and die under mysterious circumstances. This leads to a somber funeral and deepens the sense of loss felt by those around them.

Graveyard
6

Renfield's Confession

After being recaptured, Renfield reveals the shocking truth behind Lucy's resurrection. He hints that Dracula is behind the murders in the city, compelling Van Helsing and the others to take action.

Asylum
7

The Graveyard Encounter

Van Helsing and his friends visit the graveyard and witness Dracula with the undead Lucy. Realizing the severity of their predicament, Van Helsing vows to destroy the evil that has taken hold of her.

Graveyard
8

The Final Confrontation with Lucy

When they open Lucy's coffin, she rises to attack, but Jonathan and Van Helsing manage to subdue her with wooden stakes and a shovel. This marks a critical turning point in their battle against Dracula.

Graveyard
9

Mina in the Convent

Mina, Lucy's best friend, is at a convent taking care of her fiancé, Jonathan Harker. Harker, troubled by memories of his own encounters with Dracula, finds his peace disrupted as Mina unknowingly comes closer to danger.

Convent
10

Mina's Capture by Dracula

In a turn of fate, Dracula ensnares Mina and bites her, forging a wicked bond between them. This event elevates the stakes for Harker and Van Helsing as they now must also rescue Mina.

Castle Dracula
11

The Search for Mina

Harker and Van Helsing gather a group to confront Dracula's brides and ultimately locate Mina. They realize she bears the mark of Dracula's bite, intensifying their urgency in seeking him out.

Castle Dracula
12

Facing Dracula

An intense confrontation takes place as Van Helsing and the others confront Dracula. In a moment of desperation, Mina uses a cross to weaken him, turning the tides in favor of her allies.

Castle Dracula
13

Dracula's Defeat

In a climactic final battle, the men manage to overpower Dracula. They successfully strike him down with their stakes, ensuring that he will not rise again.

Castle Dracula
14

Destruction of Castle Dracula

Van Helsing and his allies take the crucial step of destroying Dracula's castle, symbolizing the end of his dark reign. This action frees them from the horror that Dracula had cast over their lives.

Castle Dracula
15

A New Dawn

After the battle and the destruction of Dracula's castle, the characters find a sense of closure. They reflect on their harrowing experiences and the bond they share, knowing they have overcome a great evil.

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