In the 2012 horror movie Dracula Reborn, we are taken on a journey through the life of Dracula and his thirst for blood. The movie is directed by Patrick McManus and stars Dani Lennon as Father Volak, Rene Arreola as Dracula, and Linda Bella as a seductive vampire. The movie begins with Father Volak, a mysterious and somewhat eerie priest, arriving in a small village in Moldova. He is there to investigate a series of gruesome murders that have been happening in the area. The townspeople are convinced that it is the work of vampires and they tell Father Volak that the only way to put a stop to it is to find and kill the head vampire - Dracula.
We are then taken back in time to the 15th century, where we see Dracula as a wealthy nobleman who has just lost his beloved wife. Grief-stricken and desperate, Dracula makes a deal with the devil to bring his wife back to life. However, the deal has a catch - Dracula must give up his own soul to the devil in exchange.
Dracula soon realizes that the price he has paid is far too high. His wife comes back to life, but as a vampire, and she begins to feed on the blood of the living. Dracula, now a vampire himself, is forced to wander the earth in search of blood to sustain himself.
As the movie progresses, we see Dracula evolve from a grieving husband to a ruthless killer. He preys on the people in the villages he visits, including the family of a young woman named Laura, played by Linda Bella. Laura becomes a victim of Dracula's thirst for blood, but instead of dying, she is turned into a vampire herself.
Dracula sees something in Laura that he has not seen in a long time - a spark of humanity. He takes her under his wing and teaches her the ways of the vampire world. However, Laura is torn between her loyalty to Dracula and her desire to be human again. She teams up with Father Volak in his quest to put an end to Dracula's reign of terror.
The movie is full of suspense and gore, with some genuinely scary moments. The acting is solid, with Dani Lennon delivering a standout performance as Father Volak. His character is mysterious and intriguing, and we are never quite sure what his true intentions are.
Rene Arreola is also strong as Dracula, portraying him as a complex and tragic figure, rather than simply a one-dimensional villain. Linda Bella is convincing as the seductive vampire, and we can see the conflict in her character's emotions as she struggles to choose between good and evil.
The cinematography is impressive, with beautiful and haunting imagery throughout the movie. The movie is shot in dark tones and shadows, giving it a moody and atmospheric feel.
In conclusion, Dracula Reborn is a well-crafted horror movie that offers an interesting take on the classic vampire story. It doesn't break any new ground in terms of the genre, but it is an entertaining and well-executed film nevertheless.
Dracula Reborn is a 2012 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes.
It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 3.1.
