adonis98-743-186503
Count Dracula terrorizes the crew of a spaceship. I have no idea why i even watched this film to begin with but since i did it let's review it. First of all the acting was pure garbage but then i guess you expected that already from a movie called 'Dracula 3000' especially Coolio was just playing himself, Casper Van Dien's part was completely forgettable so the only thing i remember is Erika Eleniak and that top of hers that was kind of revealing other than that pretty much nothing. Plus the whole Dracula thing? it's barely even in the movie and i was left disappointed that Udo Kier even agreed to appear on this garbage and overall don't waste your time. (0/10)
zardoz-13
Indeed, writer & director Darrell Roodt's ultra-low-budget chiller "Dracula 3000" doesn't qualify as a masterpiece either Gothic or cinematic. Nevertheless, the premise promises more than it can muster with its futuristic adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic novel. Roodt and "White Lion" co-scenarist Ivan Milborrow never let things get too deep and some may object to the ending. Meaning, Roodt and company couldn't have made a legitimate sequel because everybody dies in the long run. Basically, what they have done is transferred Dracula into deep space and appropriated the setup from Ridley Scott's unforgettable creature feature "Alien." Mind you, movies about Dracula set in deep space are few and far between so "Dracula 3000" possesses some marginal distinction. One huge problem with this movie is that Dracula doesn't cut much of a figure. Roodt is no Bela Lugosi, Christopher Lee, or Gary Oldman. Worse, he doesn't show up until 42 minutes after the film unfolds. Naturally, he is fleeing from a dying world, and he has loaded his multitude of coffins aboard the freighter. In this respect, "Dracula 3000" is like the novel because the Count took more coffins than "Nosferatu" and any other Dracula incarnation to his destination. Specifically, Roodt and company borrow only the basics from Stoker's novel. Dr. Seward doesn't put in an appearance, and a surprise awaits us about Van Helsing's descendant. As the skipper of the salvage ship "Mother III," Captain Abraham Van Helsing (Casper Van Diem of "Starship Troopers"), a distant relative of the original Van Helsing, learns about a derelict cargo ship "Demeter" that has been missing for 50 years. The interesting question here is why does it drift for half of a century. Even with the skipper dead on all the other ships, the vessel reached its destination. Dracula readers will remember that Dracula sailed to England aboard the Demeter, and the skipper died, bound to the wheel of the ship. I thought Roodt did an adequate job at preserving parts of the novel in the action. In this version, the Demeter's captain has left a video log of events. These clips are interspersed throughout the film and sometimes they seem almost haphazardly inserted into the action. Initially, Van Helsing worries that his five man crew will not be up to the task of salvaging this vast spaceship. Confined to a wheelchair, Professor Arthur "The Professor" Holmwood (Grant Swanby of "Starship Troopers 3: Marauder"), acts as their science officer, while two African-Americans perform the heavy lifting. Humvee (Tommy 'Tiny' Lister of "Friday") and a man simply designated 187 (Coolio of "Pain & Gain"), who grew up together in the same neighborhood, provide the comic relief. Fleshing out the cast are former Playboy bunny Erika Eleniak, cult European actor Udo Kier, Alexandra Kamp, and Langley Kirkwood portrays Dracula. Kirkwood looks sinister, but he doesn't surpass either Bela Lugosi or Christopher Lee. He is dressed appropriately and makes atmospheric entries and exits. The ending is tragic with our heroes sacrificing themselves so that they can vanquish Dracula. The banter between Coolio—doing a hilarious stoner act—and grouchy Tiny Lister is amusing. Lister;s dialogue is rather profane but funny. The film would be considerably more tame without his presence. Coolio's death scene is a must see, particularly after he entices Van Helsing to shoot him repeatedly in the chest. Coolio milks his role for maximum effect. He looks cool with his fangs. "Dracula 3000" seems to have more than its share of detractors. The concept that God is no longer believed is different, too. The performances are okay, and "The Professor" uses some standard British rough language. Somebody could remake "Dracula 3000," beef up its production values, and cast some big names, and it might pass muster. Eleniak looks good in tight-fitting black.
Jalea
Unintentionally satirical? That's what I thought when I saw this movie. Let me explain: it's the year 3000 and a motley salvage crew believes they have hit pay dirt with this mother lode. Then they find out about their unwanted visitor. A huge space craft that the estimate is worth a lot of money. The dialogue was at times painfully crude. The acting is often cringe worthily funny. There is a plot twist or two, but, uh.but even that does not help thicken the pap thin plot. Their is eye candy for the guys and comic relief for all. The actor chosen to play Dracula was hilarious (as was his outfit, which looked like a Halloween costume). My first time seeing an almost slap stick version of Dracula with gore. Three stars
Stanjaudit
Some folks really downgraded this movie and the two main stars, Casper Van Dien and Elelnia Eliniak by stating their careers were over because of this movie. Come on folks these two are professional actors and know how to act. This movie was not as horrible as some would have us believe nor did their careers end. Just because one did not like the movie is no reason to slam dunk the actors. The movie was actually quite good because of the two main stars It's quite conceivable for a character named Van Helsing not to know at one time in earths ancient culture he had a relative who was a vampire killer. As far as the script it was okay, the cinematography was good as far as one can be from being inside a spacecraft. The vampires exhibited great strength and stealth. They were tall dark and handsome or beautiful and tempting. In the end all the vampires were slain at the expense of most of the crew. To see which vampire remains and which crew members remain and how the movie ends which the movie. I subscribe to Netflix and have it streamed to my iPad2. I'm sure it's out on DVD. Get it and enjoy
