An Oscar winner for costume design, this new version of the vampire legend flaunts its sense of style with some justification.

The opening sequence showing Dracula's origins being particularly breathtaking.

The scenes in Edwardian England are pretty good too, and Gary Oldman's count proves an evil and convincing seducer, making this one of the sexiest Draculas in memory.

There's lots of blood-letting as well, but what is missing is any sense of fear or real horror.

The down side includes Anthony Hopkins' unexpectedly camp performance as Van Helsing and Keanu Reeves' embarrassing attempt at an English accent.

Chuckles and creeps here, then, but nary a chill. Winona Ryder is suitably pale and haunted-looking as the chief damsel in distress.

Watch out for Italian superstar Monica Bellucci as one of Dracula's brides.