Vlad of Transylvania is a prince trying to protect his people from an impossible Ottoman demand — tribute in the form of a thousand boys, including his own son. With no army strong enough to resist, he makes a deal in a mountain cave with something ancient and predatory. He gains extraordinary power. He has three days to use it. And if he tastes blood before those three days are up, he becomes a monster permanently.
Dracula Untold is a 2014 American action fantasy directed by Gary Shore in his feature directorial debut, written by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. Luke Evans plays Vlad III of Transylvania, a prince who accepts vampiric power from an ancient creature to defend his kingdom. Sarah Gadon plays his wife Mirena, whose safety is at the centre of his sacrifice. Dominic Cooper plays the Ottoman sultan Mehmed II, whose demand triggers the conflict. Charles Dance plays the Master Vampire in the mountain cave — the figure who makes Vlad the offer he cannot refuse.Set in 15th-century Transylvania across fortress landscapes, mountain passes, and battle plains, the film reimagines the origin of the Dracula myth as a story of impossible choices in wartime rather than gothic horror. It was produced by Universal Pictures as the intended launch of a shared Dark Universe franchise. The film grossed approximately $217 million worldwide on a budget of around $70 million, making it a commercial success despite mixed critical reception. Rated PG-13 and running 1h 32m.Best suited for fans of dark fantasy and revisionist monster origin stories.
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Dracula Untold (2014) stars Luke Evans as Vlad Tepes, a 15th-century Transylvanian prince who makes a pact with a vampire (Charles Dance) to gain supernatural powers and defeat the invading Ottoman army led by Sultan Mehmed II (Dominic Cooper).
The 92-minute PG-13 action-horror origin story blends 300300-style battles with gothic lore, featuring Diarmaid Murtagh, Paul Kaye, and Noah Huntley as Vlad's allies amid epic sieges and personal tragedy.
Universal released it October 10, 2014, to mixed reviews praising visuals and Evans' charisma but criticizing historical liberties; it's streaming on Netflix.
The poster evokes Vlad's monstrous transformation against a bat-filled castle.