Does Luc Besson's Dracula (2026) Suck? (Yes, It Really Does) | Movie Review
Release Date: 02/06/2026
Does Luc Besson's Dracula (2026) Suck? (Yes, It Really Does) | Movie Review
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info_outlineLuc Besson finally made a Dracula movie in 2026… and somehow turned it into a boring, horny, perfume‑addled fever dream instead of a gothic horror classic. In this episode of The Cinema Psychos Show, Brian tears into Dracula (2026) and explains why this shiny new take on the Count feels more like a knockoff of better Dracula films than a bold reinvention.
We break down everything that went wrong: Vlad accidentally killing his own wife, God apparently “rewarding” him with vampirism, the unhinged sex‑perfume subplot, cartoonish suicide jumps, rubbery CGI gargoyles, and a tone that ping‑pongs between tragic romance, goofy comedy, and Axe body spray commercial. Brian also digs into Caleb Landry Jones’ off‑kilter Dracula, Christoph Waltz on autopilot, and a Danny Elfman score that deserves a much better movie.
Along the way, we compare Besson’s vision to Coppola’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula, modern Nosferatu takes, and other adaptations that actually respect the character, and ask the big question: what the hell happened to Luc Besson as a filmmaker? Plus, we dip into some wild online reviews from people who genuinely think this is the best Dracula in years.
If you’re a horror nerd, Dracula obsessive, or cult cinema sicko who loves hearing a beautiful mess get taken apart scene by scene, you’re in the right madhouse.
Follow The Cinema Psychos Show on your favorite podcast app so you never miss an episode, and hit us up on socials or by email to let us know: does Dracula (2026) suck as hard as Brian says… or are you one of the weirdos who actually loves it?
CHAPTERS:
Does Dracula (2026) Suck? [00:00]
Welcome and Solo Episode Today! [00:26]
Synopsis of Dracula: A Love Tale [01:17]
Criticism of the Film's Production and Direction [04:12]
Detailed Breakdown of the Film's Story [08:34]
Character Analysis [31:00]
Positive Aspects of the Film [35:47]
The Argument of Reinterpretation [38:21]
Review of Audience Reviews [42:58]
Conclusion [50:00]
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MAIN TITLE: “Red Alert”
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