As a reference i guess you could look at Dracula, Bela had presence, Lee had power, both iconic, after that there's such a high turnaround of actors that the original character has less power and impact.
Most modern versions are shite.
It would take a really decent film and actor to make Dracula truly chilling for the modern age.
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