Everson proclaimed that the film made better use of sets like Dracula's Chambers than Browning's version and other events in the film such as the mist that appears out of Dracula's coffin and the sequence involving Dracula's travel to England. Everson also noted the "surprisingly erotic" qualities of the leading actress Lupita Tovar.
Everson argued that the film made better use of its sets, particularly Dracula's Chambers, compared to Browning's version and other scenes, including the eerie mist from the coffin and Dracula's trip to England. Everson also noted the "remarkably sensual" qualities of the actress Lupita Tovar.