Lugosi's cape-and-accent Count, the image most people picture as Dracula. The film is free in the US, as is the Spanish-language version shot on the same sets.
| Where | Status |
|---|---|
| United States | Free from 1 January 2027 |
Limits
Lugosi's heirs have enforced his likeness rights in the past; avoid using his face to sell products. Universal trademarks apply. Bram Stoker's 1897 novel has long been free.
Ideas
Restorations, film-club screenings, mash-ups with the novel, costume and party content.
Sources
Checked 31 October 2026. Report a correction.
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