Dracula in popular culture Balderston (see below); it starred Bela Lugosi as Dracula and Edward Van Sloan as Van Helsing, both of whom had originated their respective roles on the stage in the aforementioned play, along with Helen Chandler as Mina and Dwight Frye as Renfield. Directed by Tod Browning, it is one of the most famous versions of the story and is widely credited with initiating the Universal horror film series of the 1930s and ‘40s. The 1931 Dracula film was an inductee of the 2000 National Film Registry list. The films had music only during the opening (the famous main theme from
Buried Alive (1990 TV film) actually bears more of a resemblance to "Diabolique"." Tom Leins for Devon & Cornwall Film wrote a favorable review, stating ""Buried Alive" is a quirky little curio elevated above TV-movie nonsense by committed performances from the three charismatic leads. The horror genre has loomed large in Darabont's work since he scripted "" back in 1987, and although his work in the horror sphere arguably reached its peak with zombie series "The Walking Dead" – prior to his untimely sacking – "Buried Alive" represents an appealing footnote in an often-inspired career." Flickering Myth gave a favorable review and wrote "Although the