The Blood Is the Life: The Making of 'Bram Stoker's Dracula'

Francis Ford Coppola delves into archival footage and personal recollections, reconstructing the titanic effort behind his gothic epic. Cast members, from Gary Oldman to Winona Ryder, share intimate behind-the-scenes anecdotes, while production designers reveal the secrets of the visual alchemy that transformed a classic novel into a cinematic landmark. The documentary meticulously examines every facet, from pioneering in-camera effects achieved without CGI to the elaborate prosthetics and meticulously crafted costumes that became characters in their own right.