Last night I embarked on a terrifying journey with Dracula, and I survived. So much so I have a feeling there could be a sequel. DRACULA: Voyage of the Demeter was different to what I expected yet captured my attention.
When I received my invitation from Think Tank Communications on behalf of Studio Canal, I had preconceived images of the old world Dracula living in his ancient fortress in Romania. It appears, though, he had left the building. For most of the movie, we were at sea along with Dracula in his earth-filled coffin. Shrouded in neither the traditional black high neck cloak nor hat, Dracula’s appearance closely resembles the skin of a bat. Therefore, for the traditional Dracula fans, keep an open mind about where this movie will take you. I coped surprisingly well with the scary scenes particularly when the music eluded us to be ready for something to happen. There were moments I would look down then peep through squinted eyes. I enjoyed the film and look forward to what will happen next.
Story
Based on a single chilling chapter, the Captains log, from Bram Stoker’s 1897 classic novel, Dracula: Voyage of the Demeter the film tells the terrifying story of the merchant ship Demeter. Chartered to transport a private cargo of unmarked wooden crates, the Old Russian schooner carried more than it bargained for. The horrific journey from Carpathia (located at the border of Romania and Ukraine) to London became a crews worse nightmare.
Little did the doomed crew know they had an elusive and merciless additional passenger as a number of strange and frightening events began to unfold. Each night the crew became increasingly unsettled confronted by gruesome discoveries. They soon found their attempt to survive the ocean voyage was becoming less and less likely. When the Demeter finally reaches Whitby Harbour in London, it is a charred and derelict wreck and it seems that there are no survivors.
Cast and Crew
Key Cast: Corey Hawkins (as Clemens the doctor also in Heights & Straight Outta Compton), Aisling Franciosi (from Game of Thrones as the unwitting stowaway), Liam Cunningham (as the ship’s Captain also from Game of Thrones, Clash of the Titans), and David Dastmalchian (as the Demeter’s first mate and from Dune, the Ant-Man franchise).
Director: André Øvredal
Screenplay: Bragi F. Schut, Stefan Ruzowitzky and Zak Olkewicz, based on “The Captain’s Log” from Bram Stoker’s Dracula
Producer: Brad Fischer, Mike Medavoy, Arnold Messer (Oscar nominated)
Executive Producer: Matthew Hirsch
Released in cinemas only 10 August
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Ruth Greening holds a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Psychology & Philosophy. Before retirement, she worked for over 40 years in the corporate world in Melbourne and Brisbane and progressed into senior management positions and project roles for both private industry and government.
In her 70th decade, she continues in casual roles as a freelance writer, model, and actor participating in small movies, TV commercials and User Generated Content.
As a grandmother, she is known as Nanny Babe to her grandchildren and writes from a Baby Boomer perspective on her blog www.nannybabe.com. An avid crafter Ruth actively participates in sewing, crocheting and knitting.
While she continues to pursue her artistic passions, Ruth is dedicated to maintaining her health and fitness as she ages by attending the gym, dancing and walking and thrives on mentoring others.
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