Dracula -- the most legendary cult vampire stories of all time -- has been resurrected by Bram Stoker’s great grandnephew. Canadian-born author Dacre Stoker co-authored the dark novel ‘Dracula: The Un-Dead,’ which is set to appear on bookshelves this Halloween.
With Dacre Stoker reserving a similar sinister storyline and a little boost from the current social fondness for romantic blood-suckers, ‘Dracula: The Un-Dead’ may grow to be a modern-day sensation. Can you smell a motion picture coming your way?
Legendary Vampire Resurrections
Stoker Kin Rekindles Cult Classic 'Dracula: The Un-Dead'
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