Van Helsing
The One Name They All Fear.
Country
Production
Budget
$160 000 000
Box office
$300 157 638
Director
Actors
Scenario
Producer
Stephen Sommers, Bob Ducsay, Sam Mercer
Camera operator
Composer
Artist
Allan Cameron, Dawn Swiderski, Dawn Snyder
Audition
Ellen Lewis, Priscilla John, Joanna Colbert
Editing
Jim May, Bob Ducsay, Kelly Matsumoto
Whole Team (233)
Whole Team (233)
Short description
Famed monster slayer Gabriel Van Helsing is dispatched to Transylvania to assist the last of the Valerious bloodline in defeating Count Dracula. Anna Valerious reveals that Dracula has formed an unholy alliance with Dr. Frankenstein's monster and is hell-bent on exacting a centuries-old curse on her family.
What's left behind the scenes
- Hugh Jackman was given a substantial head of hair specifically for playing the role of Van Helsing.
- Stephen Sommers wanted to cast Kate Beckinsale as Anna, but thought the character was too similar to her role in 'Underworld,' which was being filmed simultaneously. However, the actress's agent asked the director to simply send her the script, and Beckinsale immediately agreed to the role.
- 1:37:20 – the moment before the cast iron bars of the grate are moved apart. Van Helsing, turning around, bumps one of the bars with his shoulder, and it noticeably sways in the frame.
- The original character named Van Helsing from 'Dracula' changed his first name from Abraham to Gabriel due to circumstances.
- Rumor has it that the role of Carl was intended for Paul Hogan, but David Wenham was ultimately chosen for the part.
- The beginning of the film coincides with the beginning of Bride of Frankenstein (1935), where a mill also burns down, and Frankenstein's creation is saved in a well.
- Stephen Sommers wanted to cast Kate Beckinsale as Anna, but felt the character was too similar to her role in the film 'Underworld,' which was being filmed at the same time. However, the actress's agent asked the director to simply send her the script, and Beckinsale immediately agreed to the role.
- The role of Igor was written specifically for the director's close friend, Kevin J. O'Connor.
- Hugh Jackman was filming two movies simultaneously: "X2" and "Van Helsing." Moreover, priority was given to "Van Helsing." It was no coincidence that the filming of one of the scenes in "X2" was rescheduled for a time when Hugh had a day off from the "Van Helsing" set. Nevertheless, "Van Helsing" was released worldwide a year later.
- The film is based on two novels: Bram Stoker's "Dracula" (1897) and Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus" (1818).
- During filming, tragic news arrived about the death of the director Steven Sommers’ father. Therefore, the inscription “In memory of my Dad” in the end credits is quite understandable.
- Specifically for the role of Van Helsing, Hugh Jackman was provided with a substantial head of hair.
- Hugh Jackman filmed two movies simultaneously: 'X2: X-Men United' and 'Van Helsing'. 'Van Helsing' was actually prioritized. It’s no coincidence that filming for one of the scenes in 'X2: X-Men United' was moved to a time when Hugh had a day off on the set of 'Van Helsing'. Nevertheless, 'Van Helsing' was released a year later worldwide.
- As far back as 1994, this project was conceived as a sequel to the original film based on Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula," with Anthony Hopkins slated for the lead role. However, much has changed since then, and the original script has become unrecognizable.
- The original Van Helsing character from 'Dracula' had his name changed from Abraham to Gabriel due to circumstances.
- The beginning of the film mirrors the beginning of 'The Bride of Frankenstein' (1935), where a mill also burns down and Frankenstein's creation takes refuge in a well.
- As early as 1994, this project was conceived as a sequel to the original film based on Bram Stoker’s novel 'Dracula,' with Anthony Hopkins slated to play the lead role. However, much has changed since then, and the original script has been altered beyond recognition.
- The film is based on two novels: “Dracula” (1897) by Bram Stoker and “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus” (1818) by Mary Shelley.
- The role of Igor was specifically written for a close friend of the director, Kevin J. O'Connor.
- The role of Karl was, according to rumors, supposed to go to Paul Hogan. But ultimately, David Wenham was chosen for the part.
- During filming, tragic news arrived regarding the death of director Stephen Sommers' father. Therefore, the inscription 'In memory of my Dad' in the final credits is quite clear.
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