Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992 film)
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Bram Stoker's Dracula is a 1992 American Gothic horror film produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola and written by James V. Hart, based on the eponymous 1897 novel Dracula by Bram Stoker. The film features an ensemble cast led by Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, Keanu Reeves, and introducing Sadie Frost in her film debut as Lucy Westenra. Set in 19th-century England and Romania, it follows Count Dracula (Oldman), a vampire who falls in love with Mina Murray (Ryder), the fiancée of his solicitor Jonathan Harker (Reeves). When Dracula begins terrorizing Mina's friends, Professor Abraham Van Helsing (Hopkins), an expert in vampirism, is summoned to bring an end to his reign of terror. Its closing credits theme "Love Song for a Vampire" was written and performed by Annie Lennox. Bram Stoker's Dracula was theatrically released in the United States on November 13, 1992. It received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for Coppola's direction, the production values, and Oldman's performance, although Reeves' performance was very heavily criticized. The film opened at the top of the box office, grossing $215.9 million against its $40 million budget, and was nominated in four categories at the 65th Academy Awards, winning Best Costume Design for Eiko Ishioka, Best Sound Editing, and Best Makeup, while also being nominated for Best Art Direction.
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| Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
| Academy Awards | Best Art Direction | Thomas E. SandersGarrett Lewis | Nominated | |
| Best Costume Design | Eiko Ishioka | Won | ||
| Best Makeup | Greg CannomMichèle BurkeMatthew W. Mungle | Won | ||
| Best Sound Editing | Tom McCarthyDavid E. Stone | Won | ||
| British Academy Film Awards | Best Costume Design | Eiko Ishioka | Nominated | |
| Best Makeup and Hair | Greg CannomMichèle BurkeMatthew W. Mungle | Nominated | ||
| Best Production Design | Thomas E. Sanders | Nominated | ||
| Best Special Visual Effects | Roman CoppolaGary GutierrezMichael LantieriGene Warren Jr. | Nominated | ||
| Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | Best Cinematography | Michael Ballhaus | Won | |
| Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | Best Studio/Big-Budget Film | Won | ||
| Best Actor | Gary Oldman | Won | ||
| Best Actress | Winona Ryder | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Anthony Hopkins | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Sadie Frost | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | James V. Hart | Won | ||
| Best Makeup Effects | Greg Cannom | Won | ||
| Best Soundtrack | Wojciech Kilar | Won | ||
| Hugo Awards | Best Dramatic Presentation | Francis Ford Coppola (director)James V. Hart (screenplay)Bram Stoker (original novel) | Nominated | |
| MTV Movie Awards | Best Kiss | Winona Ryder & Gary Oldman | Nominated | |
| Saturn Awards | Best Horror Film | Won | ||
| Best Director | Francis Ford Coppola | Won | ||
| Best Actor | Gary Oldman | Won | ||
| Best Actress | Winona Ryder | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Anthony Hopkins | Nominated | ||
| Best Writing | James V. Hart | Won | ||
| Best Costume Design | Eiko Ishioka | Won | ||
| Best Make-up | Greg CannomMatthew W. MungleMichèle Burke | Nominated | ||
| Best Music | Wojciech Kilar | Nominated | ||
| Best Special Effects | Roman Coppola | Nominated | ||
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