bleodswean: Thought-provoking! And in Coppola's version (as well as others) the sisters are referred to as the brides. Their costuming is fantabulous!
I love the symbolism of Ellen wearing a bridal gown. What was Mina wearing in the bedsit when Dracula visits her as mist, then transforms into the bat when they are interrupted?
This post reminds me that I want to talk about the terrible disservice Lucy has been given in film versus her characterization in the novel.
And my response:
Thanks, E.!
The sisters' costumes in the film were stunning. I especially liked the Medusa aspect of the sister with snakes in her hair.
Interesting that you asked about Mina's attire. For this scene (which I've always thought of as the wedding scene between Mina and Dracula), she wears a demure ivory-color nightgown, very delicate, and reminiscent of a bridal gown. Quite apt.
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Date: 2025-03-30 01:12 pm (UTC)bleodswean:
Thought-provoking! And in Coppola's version (as well as others) the sisters are referred to as the brides. Their costuming is fantabulous!
I love the symbolism of Ellen wearing a bridal gown. What was Mina wearing in the bedsit when Dracula visits her as mist, then transforms into the bat when they are interrupted?
This post reminds me that I want to talk about the terrible disservice Lucy has been given in film versus her characterization in the novel.
And my response:
Thanks, E.!
The sisters' costumes in the film were stunning. I especially liked the Medusa aspect of the sister with snakes in her hair.
Interesting that you asked about Mina's attire. For this scene (which I've always thought of as the wedding scene between Mina and Dracula), she wears a demure ivory-color nightgown, very delicate, and reminiscent of a bridal gown. Quite apt.