“There are mysteries that man can only guess at which age by age may only solve in part.” — Bram Stoker
Whether you’ve read the story or not, you’re aware of Bram Stoker and what made him famous—the introduction of the vampire character Count Dracula. However, are there some not-so-known facts about his novel? Sure, there are. Duh.
We searched around on the internet for some neat facts, or at least we think they’re neat, and want to share them with you.
1. The original title for the novel was “The Dead Un-Dead”
2. Count Dracula’s original name was Count Wampyr
3. In Romanian, the word “Dracula” is translated to “dragon” and “devil”
4. “Nosferatu,” released in 1922, is considered an unauthorized film version
5. There have been more than 215 Dracula film roles
6. Actor Christopher Lee has been in 11 Dracula roles
7. The novel, published in 1897, was only under copyright until 1962
8. Stoker’s co-worker at the Lyceum Theatre, Henry Irving, was the embodiment of all of Dracula’s mannerisms
9. Author Stephen King wrote “Salem’s Lot” as a tribute to Bram Stoker
10. The Count Chocula cereal is actually made out of blood, which gives the coloring to the chocolate-flavored bites (JUST KIDDING).
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