Dracula Untold

In 15th-century Transylvania, Vlad III (Luke Evans), prince of Wallachia, is known as a just ruler. With his beloved wife, Mirena (Sarah Gadon), Vlad has brokered a prolonged period of peace and ensured that his people are protected, especially from the Ottoman Empire. However, when Sultan Mehmed II… More
Initial release: October 1, 2014 (Belgium)
Directors: Gary Shore, Andy Cockrum
Adapted from: Dracula
Music composed by: Ramin Djawadi
Screenplay: Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless, Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless
Critic reviews
'Dracula Untold' is not a masterful or deep re-introduction to the franchise; but as basic genre fare, it's relatively fun in its depiction of the monster in a different light. Full review
Kofi Outlaw·Screen Rant
Like the recent, widely reviled "I, Frankenstein," this misconceived project mainly signals a need to go back to the drawing board. Full review
Frank Scheck·Hollywood Reporter
If 'Untold' isn't exactly must-see big-screen fare, it would be a welcome companion on a long flight or as a rainy-day Netflix rental. Full review
Richard Corliss·Time
Those who go in expecting some seasonal Fangoria fare will instead be greeted by yet another comic-book origin story. Full review
A.A. Dowd·A.V. Club