Dracula Untold
Dracula Untold is a 2014 American action horror film directed by Gary Shore in his feature film debut, and written by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. Based on an original screenplay by Sazama and Sharpless, the plot creates an origin story for the title character, rather than using the storyline of Bram Stoker's Dracula. In this adaptation, Dracula is the historical figure Vlad III "the Impaler" Dracula and transforms into his monstrous alter ego to protect his family and kingdom from Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II. Luke Evans portrays the title character, with Sarah Gadon, Dominic Cooper, Art Parkinson and Charles Dance cast in supporting roles. Principal photography began in Northern Ireland on August 5, 2013.
Plot
In the 15th century, Vlad Dracula is the Prince of Wallachia and Transylvania. As royal ward of the Ottoman Empire's Sultan, Vlad was trained since youth to join Sultan's elite janissary corps. He became their most feared warrior, earning the moniker "Vlad the Impaler, Son of the Dragon". After becoming sickened by his own exploits, he retires and rules his domains in peace.