Dracula

The most famous vampire story of the Gothic era, Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897) is the chilling tale of a monster of incomprehensible evil and the intrepid band of heroes who desperately hunt him. With twists and turns that unfold through journal entries, letters, and other "found" writings, Stoker stages a dramatic struggle between forces of good and evil, insanity and reason, and fear and desire as the group contends with the mysterious Count Dracula and his terrifying nature. This unforgettable masterpiece of Gothic horror inspired several iconic adaptations and has become the archetype for the popular vampire lore that continues to grip audiences across countless genres and mediums.