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Radu Jude's 'Dracula': A 2.5-Hour Satirical Horror Experience

10/30/2025

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Romanian filmmaker Radu Jude released the film Dracula on October 29, 2025.
The work blends satire, horror, and AI experimentation, featuring a filmmaker who turns to an AI chatbot for creative help.
Its narrative includes a vampire hunt, zombies, and surreal vignettes that challenge traditional storytelling.
The film runs 2 hours and 50 minutes and is now in theaters, with past acclaim contrasted by possible fan alienation.

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Story summary

Romanian filmmaker Radu Jude released the film Dracula on October 29, 2025.
The work blends satire, horror, and AI experimentation, featuring a filmmaker who turns to an AI chatbot for creative help.
Its narrative includes a vampire hunt, zombies, and surreal vignettes that challenge traditional storytelling.
The film runs 2 hours and 50 minutes and is now in theaters, with past acclaim contrasted by possible fan alienation.