Dracula (1979 Film) - DVD and Video Re-coloring

DVD and Video Re-coloring

The 1979 theatrical version looks noticeably different from recent prints. When it was re-issued for a Widescreen Laserdisc release in 1991, the director chose to alter the color timing, desaturating the once-vibrant look of the film. This controversial choice left subsequent prints (including DVDs) virtually colorless, prompting arguments on Internet movie forums.

John Badham had intended to shoot the film in black and white (to mirror the monochrome 1931 film and the stark feel of the Gorey stage production), but Universal objected. Cinematographer Gilbert Taylor was prompted to shoot the movie in warm, "golden" colors, to show off the distinctive production design. The original version has been out of print for several years. It remains to be seen if it will be given a re-release by Universal.

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