The first part of the Lugosi Dracula, in the Carpathian Mountains, is absolutely eerie. It becomes stage bound in the London sequences and loses the compelling terror. Bela Lugosi is still the best Dracula. Repeated lampooning of his style has unfortunately watered down his interpretation, but nevertheless he blends the courtly count with the spirit of the undead just enough to give us a plausable concept of a diseased demon come to life. One key aspect of the Carpathian sequences especially at the castle is the lack of music. The quiet enhances these scenes particularly those moments when Dracula and his brides rise from their coffins as well as when the brides approach the unconcious Renfield. I have not seen the version with the great Philip Glass's music added, but I can not imagine these sequences being improved upon by anyone's music. This version of Dracula is worth seeing for the brilliant first half.