Dracula: Dead And Loving It Apr 2026

Watch the climactic battle where Mel Brooks' Van Helsing takes on Leslie Nielsen's Dracula in this final confrontation:

Mel Brooks' 1995 horror-comedy Dracula: Dead and Loving It is a direct parody of the 1992 Bram Stoker's Dracula , starring Leslie Nielsen as a bumbling count and Peter MacNicol as his manic servant, Renfield. While initially a commercial failure that was criticized for relying on broad, dated slapstick, the film has since gained a cult following. The film's enduring charm lies in its commitment to the bit, characterized by Mel Brooks' own performance as Van Helsing and a series of comedic, Gothic-inspired sight gags. Dracula: Dead and Loving It

You can find more information about the film's production and critical reception at TV Tropes and David Vining's review . Watch the climactic battle where Mel Brooks' Van