---
title: "Hotel Transylvania"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hotel-transylvania-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 76492
imdb_id: "tt0837562"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 9243
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Hotel Transylvania (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hotel-transylvania-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Hotel Transylvania is an American animated film that takes place at a resort where monsters and their families can live without humans. The resort is owned by Dracula, who has invited his friends to celebrate a special occasion. Dracula has catered to these legendary monsters, but the party is disrupted when an ordinary guy stumbles into the hotel. The film features a cast of voice actors, including Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, and Kevin James. It is a comedy film directed by Genndy Tartakovsky and written by Peter Baynham and Robert Smigel. The film's tone is light-hearted and family-friendly, making it suitable for a wide range of audiences.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A protective vampire father hosts a monster getaway that is interrupted by an unexpected human visitor."

### Why Watch
- unique monster-themed setting
- focus on father-daughter dynamics

### Caveats & Content Note
- predictable plot beats
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains mild fantasy action and themes suitable for a general family audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: animated, humorous, family-friendly, lively

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Club Illico, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel, Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now, Stan | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Genndy Tartakovsky
- **Networks / Studios**: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Selena Gomez** as *Mavis Dracula (voice)*
- **Adam Sandler** as *Count Dracula (voice)*
- **Andy Samberg** as *Jonathan Loughran (voice)*
- **Kevin James** as *Frankenstein (voice)*
- **Fran Drescher** as *Eunice (voice)*
- **Steve Buscemi** as *Wayne (voice)*
- **Molly Shannon** as *Wanda (voice)*
- **David Spade** as *Griffin (voice)*
- **Cee Lo Green** as *Murray the Mummy (voice)*
- **Jon Lovitz** as *Quasimodo Wilson (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the setting of the film?
The story takes place at Hotel Transylvania, a lavish resort exclusively for monsters.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The story centers on Dracula, who operates the hotel and is planning a birthday celebration for his daughter.

### Q: What is the occasion at the hotel?
Dracula is hosting a party to celebrate his daughter Mavis's 118th birthday.

### Q: Are humans allowed at the resort?
No, the hotel is strictly for monsters and their families, and humans are not permitted.

### Q: What causes the conflict in the film?
The arrival of an ordinary human at the hotel disrupts the planned festivities.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hotel Transylvania — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/76492)
- [Hotel Transylvania (2012) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0837562/fullcredits/)
- [Hotel Transylvania (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_Transylvania_(film))
- [Hotel Transylvania (2012) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/76492-hotel-transylvania/cast)
- [Hotel Transylvania (film) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Hotel_Transylvania_(film))
- [Hotel Transylvania (2012) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/hotel-transylvania/29036/credits/)

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