Talk:Bram Stoker's Dracula

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[edit] Some Trivia

following is a bit of trivia that may be of general interest; however since these are my own experiences/observations, they aren't appropriate to add to the article (WP:NOR)

i worked on the post production audio for BSD - just an audio tech, not a mixer! the post was done at Francis Copolla's vineyard - he had cobbled together a small soundstage, mixroom, and equipment (recording/playback) room, apparently accumulating things as needed over the years. the whole facility was on the second floor of a barn that had been converted for this purpose - the lower floor was used as a cellar for many (if not all) of the barrels of wine aging on the premises. The barn is/was very old - probably in the hundred years old range. As such, it had a belfry at the top.

you may have guessed the nature of the trivia - during this mix of a vampire movie, there were bats in the belfry, and when it rained, the entire facility would be permeated with the odor of bat guano. it lent a weird, almost surreal quality to the experience working there. Anastrophe 23:58, 12 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Unsourced statement

Despite these alterations, the movie is considered by many as one of the most faithful cinematic adaption of the story. ^{[citation needed]}

This statement has been waiting to be sourced since some time in April. I think it's time to move it here. --85.187.44.131 22:11, 15 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Plot Summary

I have taken it upon myself to greatly expand and edit the plot summary of this article. I did so immediately after watching Bram Stoker's Dracula on DVD. My purpose was to give a much more accurate description of the story, including how actions flow together (why Dracula killed Lucy when he did, for example) and including interesting/unique details--such as Mina beginning to remember her past life and Dracula's many forms. I also corrected certain details. For example, the final weapon used against Dracula is a bowie knife, not a sword. Van Helsing uses a piece of Eucharist against Mina, not a cross. Lucy received transfusions from three men, not just Arthur. And so forth. Zahir13 16:58, 31 December 2006 (UTC)

unfortunately, the plot summary has taken on a life of its own, and now constitutes the majority of the article, going into exquisite detail that is unencyclopedic in tone. frankly, i think it should be gutted and begun again from scratch. if only i had the time...Anastrophe 04:04, 25 October 2007 (UTC)