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Van Helsing (2004)
Famed monster slayer Gabriel Van Helsing is dispatched to Transylvania to assist the last of the Valerious bloodline in defeating Count Dracula. Anna Valerious reveals that Dracula has formed an unholy alliance with Dr. Frankenstein's monster and is hell-bent on exacting a centuries-old curse on her family.
Famed monster slayer Gabriel Van Helsing is dispatched to Transylvania to assist the last of the Valerious bloodline in defeating Count Dracula. Anna Valerious reveals that Dracula has formed an unholy alliance with Dr. Frankenstein's monster and is hell-bent on exacting a centuries-old curse on her family.
The film's narrative, while primarily an action-horror story, subtly aligns with conservative values by championing traditional institutions and individual duty in confronting clear, unambiguous evil.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast, with no explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on a classic monster-hunting adventure without incorporating explicit DEI themes or critically portraying traditional identities.
The film features Anna Valerious, who is depicted as a skilled combatant. She engages in and wins several close-quarters physical fights against male vampire minions and other male creatures using melee weapons such as swords and silver stakes.
The film portrays Christianity, particularly through the Vatican's secret order and its agents like Van Helsing, as a righteous and necessary force combating supernatural evil. Christian symbols and faith are depicted as effective weapons against monsters, aligning the narrative with the virtues of the faith.
The film "Van Helsing" (2004) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on traditional monster-hunting tropes and heterosexual relationships, without exploring queer identities or relationships within its plot.
The film 'Van Helsing, 2004' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its plot or character arcs. Consequently, there is no portrayal to assess regarding its impact on transsexual representation.
The film features established characters like Van Helsing, Dracula, and Frankenstein's Monster, all of whom retain their canonical male gender from source material. New characters introduced in the film do not constitute gender swaps.
The film features characters like Van Helsing, Dracula, and Frankenstein's Monster, all of whom are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with their established canonical or historical depictions. Original characters created for the film do not constitute race swaps.
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Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hugh Jackman | Van Helsing | Male | White | |
Kate Beckinsale | Anna Valerious | Female | White | |
Richard Roxburgh | Count Vladislaus Dracula | Male | White | |
David Wenham | Carl | Male | White | |
Shuler Hensley | Frankenstein's Monster | Male | White | |
Elena Anaya | Aleera | Female | White | |
Will Kemp | Velkan | Male | White | |
Kevin J. O'Connor | Igor | Male | White | |
Alun Armstrong | Cardinal Jinette | Male | White | |
Silvia Colloca | Verona | Female | White | |
Josie Maran | Marishka | Female | White | |
Tom Fisher | Top Hat | Male | White | |
Samuel West | Dr. Victor Frankenstein | Male | White | |
Robbie Coltrane | Mr. Hyde (voice) | Male | White |
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