Bram Stoker published, its title changed at the last minute." The typescript was purchased by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Stoker's inspirations for the story, in addition to Whitby, may have included a visit to Slains Castle in Aberdeenshire, a visit to the crypts of St. Michan's Church in Dublin, and the novella "Carmilla" by Sheridan Le Fanu. Stoker's original research notes for the novel are kept by the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia. A facsimile edition of the notes was created by Elizabeth Miller and Robert Eighteen-Bisang in 1998. After suffering a number of strokes, Stoker died at No. 26 St
Bram Stoker's Dracula by Eiko Ishioka created a new image for the Count and for the first time freed him from the black cape and evening wear the character had become associated with since Bela Lugosi's portrayal in 1931. The film was also a landmark in vampire horror as it is the only "Dracula" adaptation to win Oscars. The film appeared in "Entertainment Weekly"s "5 best vampire movies", "Forbes"s "Top 10 Best Vampire Movies Of All Time", "Esquire"s "20 Best Vampire Movies", and "Sexiest Horror Movies Ever Made". and "IndieWire"'s "The 100 Best Horror Movies of All Time". Oldman's Dracula featured in "Forbes"s