Abraham's Boys: A Dracula Story
Max and Rudy Van Helsing have spent their lives under the strict and overprotective rule of their father, Abraham. Unaware of his dark past, they struggle to understand his paranoia and increasingly erratic behavior. But when they begin to uncover the violent truths behind their father’s history with Dracula, their world unravels, forcing them to confront the terrifying legacy they were never meant to inherit.
Why it matters
A brooding gothic thriller that reimagines the Van Helsing mythos through the lens of family trauma and legacy horror.
- Subverts the vampire hunter trope by focusing on the sons grappling with inherited darkness rather than the monster itself.
- Practical effects and shadow-drenched cinematography channel classic Hammer and early Polanski vibes with a modern indie sensibility.
- For fans of layered horror that blends psychological suspense with supernatural dread—think The Witch meets Nosferatu.
- Explores how trauma festers across generations, making Dracula’s menace as much about the past’s grip as fangs and blood.
Director
4 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
86
Supernatural
40
Creature
55
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
28
Survival
33
