Stephen Sommers wrote and directed Van Helsing, a film featuring Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh, David Wenham, Shuler Hensley, Elena Anaya, Will Kemp, Kevin J. O'Connor, and Alun Armstrong. Alan Silvestri composed the music, with Allen Daviau handling the cinematography. The story follows Van Helsing (Jackman) as he journeys to Transylvania to thwart Count Dracula’s (Roxburgh) scheme, which includes the Frankenstein Monster and the Wolf Man. Despite being widely criticized by professional reviewers and considered a box office failure, it maintains above-average scores on popular online movie platforms. The film discovered an audience—and still does—feeling like an extended MTV video: a chaotic celebration of monsters presented in a rock opera fashion. The movie is full of effects, though these aren’t particularly impressive, and the dialogue and accents can be embarrassing at times. Nevertheless, it's an exciting experience; you just have to surrender to it and enjoy being surrounded by attractive actors dressed in Gothic clothing within a wicked historical setting. It's loud, over-the-top, and occasionally cheap, but ultimately exhilarating for those seeking pure escapist action. 5/10

On September 22, 2026
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