---
title: "Who's Afraid of Dracula?"
year: 1985
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/who-s-afraid-of-dracula-1985"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 30459
imdb_id: "tt0128221"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 233
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Who's Afraid of Dracula? (1985) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/who-s-afraid-of-dracula-1985

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Who's Afraid of Dracula?" (1985).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented names, dates, numbers, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Who's Afraid of Dracula? (1985)
Release Date: 12/20/1985 (IT)
Genres: Comedy and Horror
Runtime: 1h 28m
Director: Neri Parenti
Cast: Paolo Villaggio, Edmund Purdom, Gigi Reder
Plot:
Fracchia is desperate to sell a house with at least five bathrooms within three days to avoid being fired by his boss.
He and his pal Filini find a castle in Transylvania owned by Count Vlad.
They meet the Count and his sister.
The sister has a crush on Fracchia and decides to marry him.
Attempt 1 (Mental Draft):
        Who's Afraid of Dracula? is a 1985 comedy and horror film directed by Neri Parenti. The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes and was released in Italy on December 2

## The Hook & The Verdict

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Neri Parenti
- **Networks / Studios**: Faso Film, Maura International Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Paolo Villaggio** as *Giandomenico Fracchia*
- **Edmund Purdom** as *Count Vlad*
- **Gigi Reder** as *Rag. Filini*
- **Ania Pieroni** as *Contessina Oniria*
- **Federica Brion** as *Stefania*
- **Giuseppe Cederna** as *Boris*
- **Zuzana Martinková** as *Katarina*
- **Andrea Gnecco** as *Kaspar*
- **Filippo De Gara** as *Butler*
- **Paul Müller** as *Fracchia's boss*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Who's Afraid of Dracula? online?
Who's Afraid of Dracula? is currently available to watch or stream on CG TV STREAMING, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Who's Afraid of Dracula? worth watching?
Who's Afraid of Dracula? holds a community rating of 6.1/10 based on 233 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Who's Afraid of Dracula? and when was it released?
Who's Afraid of Dracula? is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 1985. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Who's Afraid of Dracula??
Who's Afraid of Dracula? was directed by Neri Parenti.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Who's Afraid of Dracula? — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30459)
- [Who's Afraid of Dracula? (1985) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/fracchia-vs-dracula/credits)
- [Who's Afraid of Dracula? (1985) — Plot, Cast & Similar Titles ...](https://www.moviemind.io/en/title/movie/30459)
- [Who Is Afraid Of Dracula? (1985) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/30459-fracchia-contro-dracula/cast)
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