Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau's 1922 Nosferatu is perhaps the most frightening portrayal of the Bram Stoker legend. The only film adaptation to come close is Werner Herzog's 1979 remake starring Klaus Kinski.

The 1992 remake, Bram Stoker's Dracula has Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder, Gary Oldman, and Anthony Hopkins. While a great film, it suffers from the over exposure of the stars. Oldman is certainly a fine actor but he has played so many bad guys that we have to wonder at times which one he's playing. Bela Lugosi certainly made his mark as the distinguished vampire in his 1932 film. But watching it...