Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire (2007): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2007, Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire is a documentary film directed by Florin Iepan, running about 52 minutes.

What it’s about. On Valentines Day, 1931, Universal Pictures released the film Dracula - the first true horror movie. Its worldwide success catapulted the film's lead actor, Romanian-born Bela Lugosi, to overnight stardom. "Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire" traces the life and career of this mysterious man whose name became synonymous with the evil, yet magnetically compelling Count Dracula. Using archival still and film clips as well as interviews with film historians, actors and Lugosi himself, the special chronicles the meteoric rise and then precipitous decline of a talented yet tragic man who forever changed the face of horror films.

Who’s in it. Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire stars Bela Lugosi as Himself (archive footage), Clark Gable as Himself (archive footage), Lon Chaney as Himself (archive footage) and Boris Karloff as Himself (archive footage), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bela Lugosi: The Fallen Vampire page.

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