Van Helsing was the original vampire slayer – but what is it really like to be his son? Spoiler: It’s pretty rough. In Abraham’s Boys: A Dracula Story, we follow Max and Rudy, who grow up with a father who seems like a cross between a paranoid prepper and a gothic monster hunter. And yes, there is a reason for it.
Vampires, Daddy Issues, and Gothic Aesthetics
The film is based on a short story by Joe Hill (yep, son of that King) and is brought to the screen by Natasha Kermani. Here we swap Bram Stoker for PTSD, generational trauma, and a hint of coming-of-age… with bloodshed and dark secrets. What’s not to like?
Van Helsing is no longer the hero – he’s a cautionary tale. And his sons now have to bear the legacy he left behind – or fight against it. It’s horror with depth, wounds, and fangs.
Theatrical Release and Blood-Spilling Anticipation
Abraham’s Boys hits theaters and Shudder on July 11, 2025, and leading the charge is Titus Welliver along with a cast ready to tear old vampire myths apart and build something new atop them.
So, are you ready for gothic horror with emotional weight and Dracula lurking in the shadows? Mark your calendar. This one’s going to bleed.
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