In this tale Dracula was once a warrior prince fighting for his country. Having turned to the dark side, the people he fought for, rebelled against him, killing his beloved bride. He became immortal, spending his time longing for his lost love and searching for the light-bringer, a weapon that can help him defy God and eradicate death. There’s an attempt here to paint Dracula as a more sympathetic character than his standard Christopher Lee-esque depictions...
