Luc Besson's adaptation of Dracula began streaming today on Paramount+ as part of the service’s Halloween Peak Screaming collection[1][2]. Caleb Landry Jones stars as a 15th-century prince who becomes Dracula after his wife's murder, with Zoë Bleu playing the lost wife, and Christoph Waltz as the priest determined to end Dracula's curse[1][2].
Besson both wrote and directed this version of Bram Stoker’s novel, blending horror, fantasy, and romance, according to iHorror[2]. The supporting cast includes Matilda De Angelis, Ewens Abid, David Shields, and Guillaume de Tonquédec[1][2]. Composer Danny Elfman discussed his focus on the film’s romantic themes in an interview with Dread Central[1].
