As Dark As It Gets is a one-hour documentary exploring the world's enduring fascination with Count Dracula. From Gothic nightclubs in London and Philadelphia to role-playing societies in England and blood-drinking "darksiders" in New ...See moreAs Dark As It Gets is a one-hour documentary exploring the world's enduring fascination with Count Dracula. From Gothic nightclubs in London and Philadelphia to role-playing societies in England and blood-drinking "darksiders" in New Orleans, the film reveals how modern followers emulate the vampire's immortal allure. Interwoven with this contemporary culture are chilling historical accounts of Prince Vlad III "the Impaler," whose reign of terror inspired Bram Stoker's legendary novel. Romanian historians, descendants, and folklorists retrace his atrocities and his heroism, while villagers in Transylvania reenact centuries-old rituals beneath the shadow of Dracula's castle. Along the way, a solar eclipse darkens the land once ruled by Vlad, artists celebrate the vampire in body-painting festivals, and modern seekers gather in strange ceremonies to relive the myth. Equal parts history, folklore, and modern obsession, the film shows how Dracula has become a timeless archetype-seductive, terrifying, and eternal. Written by
Dominique Feblowitz
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