From Scholar to Slayer: Video Explores How Van Helsing Evolved Into Cinema’s Ultimate Action Hero

Dr. Emily Zarka, host of PBS’s Monstrum, examines the evolution of Van Helsing from Bram Stoker’s Dracula as a scholarly character to a modern action hero in films, reflecting changing audience preferences for spectacle over intellect. This transformation highlights Van Helsing’s adaptability and enduring legacy as a vampire hunter, bridging folklore and cinematic adventure.

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