Count Dracula is the title character of Bram Stoker's 1897 Gothic horror novel. He is a centuries-old Transylvanian vampire. Stoker codified virtually every element of the modern vampire.

What Happens in Dracula?

Jonathan Harker visits Dracula's castle and discovers he is prisoner of an ancient predator. Dracula travels to England, preys on Lucy Westenra and targets Mina Harker. Professor Van Helsing leads a hunt back to Transylvania.

Why Is Dracula Important?

Dracula has been adapted over 200 times in film alone. The character has been interpreted as metaphor for immigration anxiety, sexual repression, and aristocratic parasitism. Every vampire in culture exists in dialogue with Stoker's creation.

Was Dracula Based on a Real Person?

Stoker drew on Vlad the Impaler, but the connection is thinner than popular culture suggests. He borrowed the name and geography but created a literary invention.

Can You Talk to Dracula?

You can chat with Dracula on HoloDream, where he is available as an AI companion. He is ancient, cultured, and speaks with quiet authority.