Dracula (BBC 2019) - Blu-ray Forum

HotRats · 10-27-2019, 06:18 PM

First trailer for the three part adaptation by Mark Gatiss and Stephen Moffat. Being shown at Christmas. Looks promising

happydood · 10-27-2019, 11:03 PM

How is no one talking about this? I'll watch anything these guys do, despite the last ep of Sherlock not being my favorite. They've earned my good will.

Aclea · 10-28-2019, 02:37 AM

Well if it's not on for two months it's hardly surprising, and it's not like Troy: Fall of a City or the reportedly pisspoor War of the Worlds which was originally scheduled for last Christmas where the BBC knew they had a lemon and had complete publicity blackouts until dropping a 30 second TV spot at the very last minute and when no-one was looking.

Rizor · 10-28-2019, 02:54 AM

I'm a fan of Moffat back from his Coupling days so I'm interested in this. Also a big fan of the original Bram Stoker novel. I'm still rather wary as I'd love to see a faithful and respectful adaptation of the novel. I suspect Moffat and Gatiss are more interested in updating it, and adding their own irreverent twists to the material. The trailer already seems like it's trying to strike a fresh tone.

Aclea · 10-28-2019, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Rizor

I'm a fan of Moffat back from his Coupling days so I'm interested in this. Also a big fan of the original Bram Stoker novel. I'm still rather wary as I'd love to see a faithful and respectful adaptation of the novel.

Despite going for a better looking Dracula than was the norm, the BBC's 1977 Louis Jourdan-Frank Finlay version, Count Dracula, is pretty faithful, and it's available on DVD.

Rizor · 10-28-2019, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Aclea

Despite going for a better looking Dracula than was the norm, the BBC's 1977 Louis Jourdan-Frank Finlay version, Count Dracula, is pretty faithful, and it's available on DVD.

Yes, I've seen that version and it's quite good. Only problem is it was shot in SD video and some of the video effects haven't aged well.

OceanBlue · 12-05-2019, 11:03 PM

Read on Geektown a couple of days ago that the first episode of Dracula will air on BBC One on New Year's Day.

kurtis21 · 12-05-2019, 11:42 PM

This looks really good! Has me excited!

Martoto · 12-06-2019, 11:17 AM

This is supposed to be on 4 successive nights, isn't it?

OceanBlue · 12-06-2019, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Martoto

This is supposed to be on 4 successive nights, isn't it?

The earliest I'll be able to answer your question will be next Tuesday, when (hopefully) the Christmas TV listings magazine (the print version) should be out. But that will only go up to Friday 3rd January.

Martoto · 12-08-2019, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by OceanBlue

The earliest I'll be able to answer your question will be next Tuesday, when (hopefully) the Christmas TV listings magazine (the print version) should be out. But that will only go up to Friday 3rd January.

I’m getting this mixed up with A Christmas Carol, which is over three nights.

slainery · 12-09-2019, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Martoto

This is supposed to be on 4 successive nights, isn't it?

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Dracula will premiere on BBC One on New Year’s Day (Wedneday January 1st) at 9pm and will continue to air on consecutive nights until the season finale on Friday January 3rd, it has been announced.

https://www.tvwise.co.uk/2019/12/bbc...e-for-dracula/

Martoto · 12-09-2019, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by slainery

https://www.tvwise.co.uk/2019/12/bbc...e-for-dracula/

Ah. So they're both over several nights. Cool.

Thanks.

They did that last year with the ABC murders IIRC.

Dragon Ranger · 12-09-2019, 08:25 AM

I really, really want this to be good but Gatiss and Moffat turned Sherlock and Doctor Who into self indulgent, smug look at how clever our writing is guff. The last episode of Sherlock might just be one of the worst things I have ever seen so I am cautious about this.

I do like the idea of this running over successive nights though; reminds of the excellent Torchwood Children of Earth.

OceanBlue · 12-09-2019, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Martoto

I’m getting this mixed up with A Christmas Carol, which is over three nights.

I'm not that keen on Mark Gatiss, but I did like the giallo documentary he did several years ago. I liked what I saw of the original Doctor Who series, but I've just not been that keen on wanting to watch the revival series, as when I've seen it promoted in interviews there's been this smugness in the air.

But I am interested in seeing this Dracula mini-series.

Murray Futterman · 12-13-2019, 05:43 PM

I saw episode one at the BFI Southbank premiere in London, where it went down a treat with an audience. Like Sherlock, it is not a faithful adaptation of the original book, but rather it takes inspiration from many of the versions of Dracula throughout the years, and is faithful to the legacy of the character, while adding a few new twists. I'm sure some elements will prove controversial amongst fans who are perfectly accepting of very similar diversions from the text in old Hammer movies, but it shouldn't prove as controversial or disappointing as the recent War Of The Worlds adaptation. That was the first period adaptation, so when it diverged from the text it frustrated people who have been waiting a lifetime for a proper adaptation, but there's been six trillion version of Dracula at this point, so a little fresh blood to make things new should be a boon. More importantly, War Of The Worlds was also dull, dull, dull, which this is not.

Personally, I thought it was a blast: It's very funny, and a little bit camp, but not a spoof: It takes the horror very seriously, and is very dark and wonderfully gothic. They really go for it with the gore (there's probably going to be complaints!), and used lots of practical effects too. One effect reminded me of an effect (I think done by Stan Winston's team rather than Rob Bottin's) from John Carpenter's The Thing, though we were sworn to secrecy by Messrs. Gatiss and Moffat, so I can't give any specific details about anything. Suffice to say it was stylish, scary, witty, hugely entertaining, and Dolly Wells gets all the best lines. And what a cliffhanger to episode one! I think it might just be the sort of thing that people will be talking about for years. It's certainly going to be difficult for me having to wait until 2nd January to see part two.

Murray Futterman · 12-13-2019, 05:44 PM

I hope there will be a Blu-ray release in early 2020, not sure if it's being on Netflix in the rest of the world (from 4th Jan) will block or delay a Blu-ray release.

HotRats · 12-14-2019, 10:53 AM

Mark Gatiss is also doing an adaptation of M.R. James' Martin's Close, starring Peter Capaldi. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000cr9v

OceanBlue · 12-19-2019, 10:46 PM

Also being shown on BBC Four on Christmas Eve along with Martin's Close, is a repeat of an MR James documentary (called The Lost Ghost Story with Mark Gatiss). It's being repeated at midnight.

Murray Futterman · 12-21-2019, 07:41 PM

Blu-ray confirmed, Feb 3rd (the Blu-ray.com page for the title incorrectly says March 2nd).

Special Features:
• WHO IS DRACULA?
• STYLING DRACULA
• THE SCORE
• BUILDING CASTLE DRACULA
• THE BEAST WITHIN
• ARWEL’S SET TOUR
• AUDIO COMMENTARY (EPISODE 3) WITH MARK GATISS, STEVEN MOFFAT, SUE VERTUE AND ARWEL WYN JONES

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Dracula-Blu-ray/259297/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B08...KL5A1OLE&psc=1

https://www.zavvi.com/blu-ray/dracula/12434368.html

https://www.zoom.co.uk/product/dracula_blu_ray_435893

10-28-2019, 02:37 AM	#3
Aclea Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray reviews: 3	Well if it's not on for two months it's hardly surprising, and it's not like Troy: Fall of a City or the reportedly pisspoor War of the Worlds which was originally scheduled for last Christmas where the BBC knew they had a lemon and had complete publicity blackouts until dropping a 30 second TV spot at the very last minute and when no-one was looking. Last edited by Aclea; 10-28-2019 at 03:14 AM.

10-27-2019, 11:03 PM	#2
happydood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2011 Location:California 4K collection:210 Blu-ray collection:716 DVD collection:36	How is no one talking about this? I'll watch anything these guys do, despite the last ep of Sherlock not being my favorite. They've earned my good will.

10-28-2019, 02:54 AM	#4
Rizor Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:NJ, USA 4K collection:1602 Blu-ray collection:6185 DVD collection:192 MA collection:73 Digital collection:51 iTunes collection:29 Prime collection:7 Blu-ray reviews: 32 Trading Score:159	I'm a fan of Moffat back from his Coupling days so I'm interested in this. Also a big fan of the original Bram Stoker novel. I'm still rather wary as I'd love to see a faithful and respectful adaptation of the novel. I suspect Moffat and Gatiss are more interested in updating it, and adding their own irreverent twists to the material. The trailer already seems like it's trying to strike a fresh tone.

12-05-2019, 11:03 PM	#7
OceanBlue Blu-ray Baron Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Midlands, UK	Read on Geektown a couple of days ago that the first episode of Dracula will air on BBC One on New Year's Day.

12-05-2019, 11:42 PM	#8
kurtis21 Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Southern NJ Home Theater Gallery:44 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:785 iTunes collection:1	This looks really good! Has me excited!

12-06-2019, 11:17 AM	#9
Martoto Blu-ray Duke Member since:Mar 2014 Location:Glasgow Blu-ray reviews: 7	This is supposed to be on 4 successive nights, isn't it?

12-09-2019, 08:25 AM	#14
Dragon Ranger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2015 Blu-ray collection:258 DVD collection:85	I really, really want this to be good but Gatiss and Moffat turned Sherlock and Doctor Who into self indulgent, smug look at how clever our writing is guff. The last episode of Sherlock might just be one of the worst things I have ever seen so I am cautious about this. I do like the idea of this running over successive nights though; reminds of the excellent Torchwood Children of Earth.

12-13-2019, 05:43 PM	#16
Murray Futterman Senior Member Member since:Sep 2012 4K collection:401 Blu-ray collection:3665 DVD collection:1692	I saw episode one at the BFI Southbank premiere in London, where it went down a treat with an audience. Like Sherlock, it is not a faithful adaptation of the original book, but rather it takes inspiration from many of the versions of Dracula throughout the years, and is faithful to the legacy of the character, while adding a few new twists. I'm sure some elements will prove controversial amongst fans who are perfectly accepting of very similar diversions from the text in old Hammer movies, but it shouldn't prove as controversial or disappointing as the recent War Of The Worlds adaptation. That was the first period adaptation, so when it diverged from the text it frustrated people who have been waiting a lifetime for a proper adaptation, but there's been six trillion version of Dracula at this point, so a little fresh blood to make things new should be a boon. More importantly, War Of The Worlds was also dull, dull, dull, which this is not. Personally, I thought it was a blast: It's very funny, and a little bit camp, but not a spoof: It takes the horror very seriously, and is very dark and wonderfully gothic. They really go for it with the gore (there's probably going to be complaints!), and used lots of practical effects too. One effect reminded me of an effect (I think done by Stan Winston's team rather than Rob Bottin's) from John Carpenter's The Thing, though we were sworn to secrecy by Messrs. Gatiss and Moffat, so I can't give any specific details about anything. Suffice to say it was stylish, scary, witty, hugely entertaining, and Dolly Wells gets all the best lines. And what a cliffhanger to episode one! I think it might just be the sort of thing that people will be talking about for years. It's certainly going to be difficult for me having to wait until 2nd January to see part two.

12-13-2019, 05:44 PM	#17
Murray Futterman Senior Member Member since:Sep 2012 4K collection:401 Blu-ray collection:3665 DVD collection:1692	I hope there will be a Blu-ray release in early 2020, not sure if it's being on Netflix in the rest of the world (from 4th Jan) will block or delay a Blu-ray release.

12-14-2019, 10:53 AM	#18
HotRats Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009	Mark Gatiss is also doing an adaptation of M.R. James' Martin's Close, starring Peter Capaldi. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000cr9v

12-19-2019, 10:46 PM	#19
OceanBlue Blu-ray Baron Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Midlands, UK	Also being shown on BBC Four on Christmas Eve along with Martin's Close, is a repeat of an MR James documentary (called The Lost Ghost Story with Mark Gatiss). It's being repeated at midnight.

12-21-2019, 07:41 PM	#20
Murray Futterman Senior Member Member since:Sep 2012 4K collection:401 Blu-ray collection:3665 DVD collection:1692	Blu-ray confirmed, Feb 3rd (the Blu-ray.com page for the title incorrectly says March 2nd). Special Features: • WHO IS DRACULA? • STYLING DRACULA • THE SCORE • BUILDING CASTLE DRACULA • THE BEAST WITHIN • ARWEL’S SET TOUR • AUDIO COMMENTARY (EPISODE 3) WITH MARK GATISS, STEVEN MOFFAT, SUE VERTUE AND ARWEL WYN JONES https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Dracula-Blu-ray/259297/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B08...KL5A1OLE&psc=1 https://www.zavvi.com/blu-ray/dracula/12434368.html https://www.zoom.co.uk/product/dracula_blu_ray_435893

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