Synopsis
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.
Van Helsing (2004) is a 2h 12min horror feature film by Stephen Sommers. Famed monster slayer Gabriel Van Helsing is dispatched to Transylvania to assist the last of the Valerious bloodline...
Key facts
Cast
Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh, Josie Maran, David Wenham, Shuler Hensley, Elena Anaya, Kevin J. O'Connor
Original language
English
First release
May 3, 2004 (United States)
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Awards
TV Krant Filmposter Award
Setting
Romania, Vatican City, Czech Republic, Paris, Transylvania
Filming locations
Los Angeles, Florida, Czech Republic, Paris, Prague
Crew
Screenplay
Stephen Sommers
Producer
Bob Ducsay, Stephen Sommers
Cinematography
Allen Daviau
Editing
Bob Ducsay, Jim May, Kelly Matsumoto
Music
Alan Silvestri
Trailer
Stills
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Soundtracks
| CD | Van Helsing (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Alan Silvestri (2004) | 5 releases, 2004: Decca, RDAF CD |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | May 3, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Austria | May 5, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Australia | May 5, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | May 5, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | May 5, 2004 |
| Theatrical | France | May 5, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Greece | May 5, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | May 5, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | May 5, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Peru | May 5, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | May 5, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | May 5, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | May 6, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | May 6, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | May 6, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Germany | May 6, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | May 6, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | May 6, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | May 6, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Israel | May 6, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | May 6, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | May 6, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | May 6, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Chile | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Colombia | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Estonia | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Spain | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Finland | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Italy | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Kazakhstan | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Malaysia | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Norway | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Panama | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Poland | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Romania | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Russia | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Slovakia | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | United States | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | South Africa | May 7, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Venezuela | May 20, 2004 |
| Theatrical | United Arab Emirates | June 2, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Bahrain | June 2, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Egypt | June 9, 2004 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | June 11, 2004 |
| Theatrical | KW | June 23, 2004 |
| Theatrical | India | July 2, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Bulgaria | August 6, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Japan | September 4, 2004 |
| Streaming | United Kingdom | December 20, 2004 |
| Streaming | United States | January 1, 2013 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United States | PG-13 |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United Kingdom | August 10, 2004 |
| Home video | United States | October 19, 2004 |
| Home video | United States | September 15, 2009 |
Full credits
| Director | Stephen Sommers |
| Cast | Hugh Jackman (Van Helsing), Kate Beckinsale (Anna Valerious), Richard Roxburgh (Count Vladislaus Dracula), Josie Maran (Marishka), David Wenham (Carl), Shuler Hensley (Frankenstein's Monster), Elena Anaya (Aleera), Kevin J. O'Connor (Igor), Alun Armstrong (Cardinal Jinette), Will Kemp (Velkan), Silvia Colloca (Verona), Tom Fisher (Top Hat), Samuel West (Dr. Victor Frankenstein), Robbie Coltrane (Mr. Hyde (voice)), Stephen Fisher (Dr. Jekyll), Dana Morávková (Barmaid), Zuzana Ďurdinová (Opera Singer), Jaroslav Vízner (Gendarme), Marek Vašut (Villager), Samantha Sommers (Vampire Child), Dorel Mois (Dracula's Ball Performer), Marianna Mois (Dracula's Ball Performer), Laurence Racine (Dracula's Ball Performer), Patrice Wojciechowski (Dracula's Ball Performer), Kacie Borrowman (Dwerger (uncredited)), Martin Klebba (Dwerger (uncredited)), Ryan James (Villager (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Stephen Sommers |
| Producer | Bob Ducsay, Stephen Sommers |
| Executive producer | Sam Mercer |
| Cinematography | Allen Daviau |
| Editing | Bob Ducsay, Jim May, Kelly Matsumoto |
| Music | Alan Silvestri |
| Production design | Allan Cameron |
| Visual effects | Ben Snow, Gregory D. Liegey, Scott Squires |
| Sound | Harry Cohen |
| Costumes | Carlo Poggioli, Gabriella Pescucci |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
