10 Melodramas Set in Transylvania

Description: Set in Transylvania, this Hammer Horror film follows a young teacher who becomes entangled with a vampire and his brides, exploring themes of seduction and forbidden love.

Fact: It was the second film in Hammer's Dracula series, but Christopher Lee did not reprise his role as Dracula.

Description: Roman Polanski's comedic take on vampire lore, set in Transylvania, where a professor and his assistant encounter a vampire family, leading to humorous and romantic entanglements.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Dance of the Vampires" in Europe.

Description: Although not directly set in Transylvania, this film explores themes of eternal love and the supernatural, with a vampire couple seeking to maintain their eternal youth, reminiscent of Transylvanian vampire lore.

Fact: David Bowie and Catherine Deneuve star as the vampire couple, making it a cult classic.

Description: While not set in Transylvania, this film's gothic fairy tale atmosphere and themes of transformation and seduction echo the dark romance often associated with Transylvanian legends.

Fact: The film was inspired by Angela Carter's short story collection "The Bloody Chamber."

Description: Francis Ford Coppola's adaptation of the classic novel, set in Transylvania, delves into the tragic love story of Dracula, offering a visually stunning portrayal of the vampire's origin and his quest for love.

Fact: The film won Academy Awards for Best Costume Design and Best Makeup.

Description: This film imagines the making of the 1922 film "Nosferatu," with a twist where the actor playing the vampire is an actual vampire, blending the line between reality and Transylvanian myth.

Fact: Willem Dafoe's performance as Max Schreck earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Description: This film explores the origin story of Dracula, set in Transylvania, where Prince Vlad Tepes makes a deal with a dark force to protect his family, leading to his transformation into the legendary vampire.

Fact: The film was initially intended to be the first in a new Universal Monsters cinematic universe, but plans were later abandoned.

Description: While not set in Transylvania, this film captures the gothic, romantic essence with its story of a modern-day witch using love spells to find the perfect man, echoing the timeless search for love in Transylvanian folklore.

Fact: The film was shot entirely on 35mm film to give it an authentic 1960s look.

Description: Although not directly set in Transylvania, this Swedish silent film deals with themes of redemption and supernatural elements, reminiscent of the gothic atmosphere of Transylvanian tales.

Fact: The film was directed by Victor Sjöström, who also stars in it, and it influenced Ingmar Bergman's work.