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I think this is better than the English version

posted 18 years ago by BrandtSponseller
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. . . at providing a cure for insomnia and presenting the best Eugene Levy look-alike as Van Helsing.

It is better done than the English version but fails to be a better film after all.

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[–] elgatony 18 years ago

LMAO!! I've just seen this version and came here to write about the Eugene Levy-lookalike but I was beaten to it. I got more of a kick out of this version than the Lugosi version. At least the women here are more revealing and Dracula looks more bloodthirsty as opposed to a bored aristocrat. IMO Dwight Frye was a better Renfield and the ending made more sense in this one. Worth a viewing.

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[–] pitsburghfuzz 15 years ago

I liked lugosi better because it gave you the sense of as whay van helsing said, "the power of the vampire is that he is so unbelievable". No offense to Carlos, i liked his performance, but Lugosi is Dracula. I personally liked the english better, but the spanish version was VERY well done. Worth viewing.

[–] FourHundredaYear 18 years ago

...the best Eugene Levy look-alike as Van Helsing.

I don't remember the Levy look-alike -- all I remember is that Spanish Dracula looked like Andy Kaufman.

[–] DwightFry 18 years ago

LOL! Spot on! My native language is Spanish and the acting of the entire cast must be seen (and heard) to be believed!

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[–] porfle 16 years ago

In the Spanish version, when Dracula reacts to seeing Renfield's crucifix, Villarias makes a "Eww, who farted?" face.

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[–] ElectricWarlock 8 years ago

The cast in the American movie is better but the characters and story are written better in this version. Both films are good, just in different ways. The only complaint I have about this version is that it could've used a musical score though I know those weren't common back then. It seemed like it desperately needed one, though.