Van Helsing: Underrated, Forgotten, and Absolutley Insane
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Van Helsing falls under the category of a guilty pleasure movie for me now. This movie, does not have a very great reputation. The critics absolutely hated it, it only did alright at the box office, but there’s also a small pool of fans that either grew up watching this movie like me, or just enjoy it for what it is. Maybe you, watching this are part of that pool of people who love this movie, or maybe you’re part of the majority that hate this movie. If you are one of those people, you probably aren’t gonna like this video very much.
0:00 - 1:44 - Best Picture Winner "All Time"
1:45 - 6:36 - Recap
6:37 - 9:15 - Story Inspirations
9:16 - 11:30 - Creatures of the Night
11:31 - 12:45 - Mysteries Forgotten
12:46 - 14:14 - Van Helsing 2/Reboot?
14:15 - 15:56 - The Dark Universe
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Van Helsing was my childhood comfort movie and obsession 😂. I remember coming home from Kindergarten with it playing in the living room and was instantly hooked! I proceeded to annoy the hell out of my family for years afterwards as I would watch it at least once every day! It’s now been probably almost a decade since I watched it, but I’m so ecstatic that there are others out there that love it almost as much as I do
Same, I loved it as a kid
Same I was obsessed with it as a kid. We had it on dvd I watched endlessly. When I was like 8 I dressed like van helsing for Halloween. My dad let me use his old ass leather cow boy hat. We also somehow found a trench coat that fit me. Even to this day it’s my favorite movie. People always hated on it. It’s finally getting the love it deserves
I thought this was only my experience!!! Great to hear there are others too!!
Same, wtf man. We are brothers now 😂😂
I remember how one time I put on my older brother's coat feeling like Van Hellsing and stood at the door in a serious pose watching the street at night
Van Helsing and the first few Underworld movies were the closest thing to a Masterpiece that 12-13 year old me could ever even fathom.
I still love Helsing and Underworld.
For real. The later underworld movies but I still enjoy them because the lore of that franchise is still amazing.
I actually agree. But the first two or three are really, really good. And Rise of the Lycans is my personal favorite, Romeo and Juliet with Werewolves? Come on.@@falconole8633
Same with the blade movies 😂
Kate Beckinsale was very easy on the eyes.
my brother we would have been best friends
One of the things I loved most about this movie was the aesthetic. Those castles in the mountains above a village with the forest's surrounding it is beautiful to me.
best castlevania movie that isn't castlevania 😅
I adore this film, it has so many different themes & lore from vampires, werewolves & Frankenstein. This storyline holds up till this day. This movie is highly underrated & had many big stars in it as well. Dracula’s story with his wives & children are so wildly & good written. Alongside Van Helsing & Dracula’s relationship. I got so hyped when I seen you’re covering this - your videos are so in depth & entertaining. Thank you. ❤️🎥
I think this film created the best looking Frankenstein monster ever.
@@eddieram435watch more movies
there could have been sequels even if it was with another cast about Van hellsing's other adventures around the world
Little correction: The Vatican’s orders would have Van Helsing kill the Monster. Him choosing not to because he’s not evil himself was rebelling.
I too have high werewolf standards due to this movie, this and League of Extraordinary Gentlemen are some of my favorite guilty pleasures
Those are unguilty pleasures for me.
😂😂😂thts crazyyyyy to say, this shit is sooo bad
Why _guilty_ pleasures, though?
The best description i have heard of this movie is that "It is the Nickelback of Gothic Action movies". It is a kind of guilty pleasure of mine as im fully aware of how convoluted the overall plot is, but i also love how it takes itself seriously while Hugh Jackman is shooting an automatic crossbow at CGI versions of those three actresses. As a side note, the licensed game that came out for PS2 and Xbox is actually a pretty decent game, it gains extra points cause Hugh Jackman and almost all the original actors redid their roles there.
My family took a trip to Universal Studios around the time this movie was popular and they had this attraction based on the movie and a guy dressed as van helsing outside the attraction who was taking pictures, and as far as I knew, that was hugh jackman and for years I told people i took a photo with Hugh, found the photo a few years back and well…it turns out that it was some random guy and not hugh😞effectively making me a liar😭
Nah that was for sure Hugh Jackman just keep up that same energy 🙏🏻😂
Bless you for covering this underrated gem of a movie. Love the clear passion the filmmakers had to give homage to the classic monster movies of the 1930s & ‘40s. It managed to fit Van Helsing, Dracula, his wives, the Werewolf, Frankenstein monster, Mr. Hyde, even Igor all in a cohesive story. It definitely deserves more attention and praise
tfw no bride of frankenstein
I really appreciated the vagueness of Van Helsing's backstory. It really makes you want to learn more about him. Really a smart writing choice that just didn't get the payoff it deserved. I'm still okay with filling in the gaps myself!
I've always loved this film, ever since it first came out! I never understood the hate it gets. Especially, as you said, if you're a fan of The Mummy. They're more or less the same kind of movie.
Hugh Jackman crushes it as the title character, and I genuinely think this is one of David Wenham's best roles too. He's hilarious as Carl! Kate Beckinsale doesn't offer much than being eye-candy (she's better in the Underworld films - also underrated vamp/werewolf flicks), but I still really like her here too. And Richard Roxburgh is fantastic here - easily, one of my favourite Dracula's.
I always felt this movie was playing into the whole over the top silliness at times of the old black and white movies (the "it's alllliiiiive!" style stuff), while also still paying it respect. So if you watch it through that lens, it's so much more entertaining.
I am so happy to see that both Van Helsing and the Mummy are from the same guy. I absolutely adore both movies because they were part of my childhood. Most of my friends love both to remembering them as the good old days of great adventure-horror-comedy movies.
This movies is extremely under appreciated especially if you go into just to have fun (like most movies should be) and the skin ripping when turning into a werewolf still freaks me out! Also Frankenstein and Dracula both had unique depictions here which I enjoyed
I’m in a group of people who never knew this movie existed before this video but now I love the movie with all my heart
The game on the ps2 is also really good too. It's a lot like devil may cry
i must have been 13 when i watched van helsing. one year prior evanescence dropped "bring me to life" and from that moment on i got into everything gothic, rock, metal, fantasy etc. therefore i loved it. hugh jackman and kate beckinsale were awesome and the whole aesthetic was right up my alley. i watched it so many times but i couldn't tell you anything specific about it today. i should rewatch it. great video, as always. i really appreciate your content.
Van helsing needs to be remade. Its one of those movies that deserves a second chance at life.
remade? it's already an homage to Universal monster movies, and they have already been tried to be revived without much success (the Mummy with tom Cruise). You do know it's based on characters from Dracula and a few other stories, right? Dracula is one of the most 'remade' stories of all time
This movie was for me what Raiders of the Lost Ark was for everyone else. Van Helsing is one of my favorite action adventure films and I'm so sad that it never got a sequel.
Glad you are defending this movie. I grew up with it and was shocked it wasn't well-received.
This film, Wolfman & Dog Soldiers were my fav as a kid. Wish they’d do more high budget films about werewolves.
Had no idea about Ryan Gosling doing a new Wolfman, that’s gonna be so weird 😂. Del Toro did well imo…
This and league of extraordinary gentlemen are a classic for me.
Van Helsing and the League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen were two childhood favorites, i do hope they pick VH for a reboot and bring out its potential.
Side Note: I have been playing Hunt Showdown recently and it gives me proper VH vibes, hunting mythical beasties.
One of the best film adaptations of a Werewolf, regardless of the CGI (which I genuinely liked). When i think of a beast that’ll bring fear upon seeing in real life this is how i would picture it 🙌🏼
Man, I don't think I can count the amount of times I've watched this movie, I remember that Frankensteins monster was my favorite character
“VAN HELSING! YOU MURDERER!!” Has lived rent free in my head since 2004
I truly did not want this movie to end, I wish we had gotten a series that follows Van Helsing after the events of the film or a prequel explaining his past. They left alot on the table with the Lore. I loved the setting they filmed in, the action and character designs were awesome.
For example, what other legendary beasts/characters could Gabriel go up against next, who has he already taken down before this film? The Devil was able to casually transform Dracula into a nealy unstoppable threat to the world, as a former Archangel would Gabriel ever feel the need to go after Satan himself? Where does Frankenstein's monster end up?
I just rewatched this a couple months ago after enjoying as a teen, and I friggin loved it bc it just took itself so seriously. You're like okay, Franky boy, vampires, werewolves, what fun and silly play.
But the story and even just the run time showed to take itself seriously and I think it's a bona-fide good movie.
And how it betrays common tropes that you think will be there; I absolutely loved Van Helsing handing Dracula a big ol' crucifix, and Dracula screams in pain while holding it as it swiftly melts away in flame, and Dracula continues his monologue. So good
I always enjoyed crossovers between characters. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen was also a banger.
Same actor was the villian great 2 films
I love this movie. Best werewolf design to date
My dad took me and my friend to see this movie. That was a cool day and never realized how much it meant to me til now. I hit the like.
Also that Logan can’t remember line was funny af.
As a Van Helsing defender, The Mummy clears this. better writing, better pacing, better acting. A movie as cool as Van Helsing should never be boring but it really is.
If you like these kinds of multiple monster stories, I'd recommend an anime called Undead Murder Farce.
It's about a Japanese Immortal and Oni travelling 19th century Europe and solving mysteries with vampires, werewolves and the supernatural. It even has public domain characters like Sherlock Holmes appear!
Van Helsing is an underrated Stephen Sommers film and one of his best and one of my favorites along with The Mummy, The Mummy Returns, The Stephen Sommers Jungle Book and Huck Finn
What’s funny , two days ago me and my bro were talking about how underrated this movie was/is.
I still remember going to the movies to watch this, I was like 8 years old
it’s still an amazing movie. Definitely in my top 10 of all time.
Van Helsing was one of the first movies that got into myths, legends, and their lore
This is a favorite movie of mine because to this day I always watch this movie with my grandpa. Thanks a lot for covering this film!
I'm one of those people who also loves this movie. As well as The Mummy which is my fav movie of all time. Great vid!
The Van Helsing tv series is actually really great. The first season is kinda slow but having a Vampirism apocalypse akin to The Walking Dead but with the main character having the ability to cure vampires whenever they consume her blood was a great concept.
Not to be that guy, but you know the show is unrelated to this movie, right?
@@X525Crossfire yea I know but he mentioned he had never heard of it before so wanted to give this undeservingly overlooked series some praise.
I just don't understand why this movie didn't do well. It was great. And no, this isn't nostalgia speaking, I've watched it as a kid, as a teenager, as an adult and I love it more each time. It had similar Box Office numbers to Batman Begins and Superman Returns yet only one of these 3 movies was allowed to go on and become greater. I'm willing to bet that had Van Helsing and Superman Returns had gotten their planned sequels, they would have only been better, at least at the Box Office. But oh well.
The tie-in animated movie short/prequel The London Assignment is worth anyones time
I loved that one
I rewatched this on Halloween, this movie is absolutely insane and I love it. Very excited for the video! I particularly love the way vampires and werewolves are presented in this. It's the gold standard for me.
TTT, you're my new fav CZcamsr! I enjoy listening to your opinions about movies/series, it makes me feel positively nostalgic! :D
Van Helsing is a great movie, whoever gets it, gets it. I loved the black and white part, it's a very artistic movie, a person who loves cinema would enjoy it.
I still love this movie. I miss these monster movies
I didn't forget this classic. I loved this movie back in the day. The game was great too. It was DMC rip off but it was so fun.
So glad you brought this up I used to watch this as a kid bro and I remember it was a GAME TO IF YOU HAD AND XBOX 360 great times man…
My favourite film as a child! I love the gothic genre, especially involving vampires. I’m excited to see what you’ve got for us 🎉
Definitely remember watching this as a kid, but I remember absolutely LOVING the PS2 game!
I love this movie, it came out at the perfect time for me.
Great video, I'm with you on everything except for the frame at 10:27. LOL!
My dad bought me the van helsing Halloween outfit with the spinning blades and I wore it almost DAILY. Hidden gem of a film
Love Van Helsing.
Reminds me of my childhood fav movie, ‘Monster Squad’. What a classic.
If you’ve never seen it I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
omg, I have been looking for this movie's name ever since i watched it, when i was little , i really love this movie and i thank you for bringing it into light :D
I remember the film not showing Dracula in his vampire form until near the end of the movie.
Also Van Helsing was mentioned in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen movie, another film I hrew up with and was surprised it wasn't well-liked.
this movie was a blast, great video
love this movie. Thanks for putting your appreciation out there on youtube and giving this movie some must needed shine.
My best friend's grandparents had this film, and whenever we were staying over at their place, we'd watch it. I'm still a fan of this film, (I'm absolutely in love with this Dracula adaptation) but watching this review made me really think about how insanely packed this film is. There's just too much going on, leaving nothing with a "finished" polish it could have been. But I wouldn't change it. I love this campy, oversexualized mix of my favorite monsters in a film. I think no matter the faults, it'll always be a special piece of media to me.
This is the movie that helped get me into classic monsters as a kid. Love this movie! But even without the nostalgia filter, I still enjoy it. Cool monster designs and an awesome score.
For any who like Van Helsing, you should check out Robert E. Howard's character Soloman Kane. Kane you could say was an inspiration for Van Helsing and monster hunters in general. Kane is a Puritan who travels the world fighting demons, vampires, evil humans, saving innocents and the weak. The Del Rey book: The Savage Tales of Solomon Kane has most if not all his stories in one.
Easily one of my all time favourite movies ever. I think I rewatched this close to a good 100 times at least growing up. I remember seeing it in theaters haha. The vampires and werewolves were a huge inspiration for one of my series of stories that also had zombies and First Nation God's. I love this movie
I woulda loved to see a comic continuation. The concept & design of this movie is so much fun & unique. And what a cool look for Van Helsing
Not only do I love this movie, but I've been loving the content you've been dishing out with your typewriter..glad to be here and may Dra-kula not find you that appealing😂
Hey just found this channel and it looks amazing I will definitely start watching btw I’m already subscribed 😊
I have autism, so I hyper fixated on this movie as a kid. Like I wrote so much fan fiction about it as a kid and teenager. I absolutely unironically love this movie and wish more people did
Great video & review mate. Just subscribed and going through them all.....good stuff. Love this film and all the others of its kind...and i even like The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. What`s your view on it.....be a good video to make maybe ?
This is one of my favorite movies that my dad really liked too! I remember watching it with him when I was a kid.
I always thought the werewolves design were super cool! They reminded me of the Werewolves from Skyrim
This movie was always a gem to me when I was young. Just the intro with Mr Hyde is such an awesome introduction.
I ABSOLUTELY adore this movie, and just now, thanks to you, learned what th RT score is...where critics high or something? This movie es everythin 13 year old me wanted, and 20 years later, I still love it.
Great vid
I was 13 when I first saw this movie. To this day I still say that this movie is one of my favorite movies of all time. This movie is the reason why I love vampires so much. I had such a crush on Dracula. I’m absolutely ok that the woman vampires in this movie were super sexy even when I was teen girl then. This movie got me into gothic horror. This movie also has some steampunk elements to it also. I personally love how they opened with it as black and white which was a great homage to the original universal movies. The masquerade ball scene was the best! This movie had sick music and I loved the ending credits. I could go on. I love everything about it!
Second thing regarding the van Helsing on Syfy channel that ran for I think five seasons, that’s actually based off of a comic book by the same name where it follows Vanessa Helsing just like in the TV show now the TV show went in a different direction than the comic, the Van Helsing comic is from Zenos scope publishing.
I've been meaning to watch this one again lately. I haven't seen it since I was a kid and its been floating around the streamers.
Great video!! Van Helsing is so underrated! I absolutely loved this movie as a teen!! I was watching league of extraordinary gentlemen the other night and JUST realized that the actor that played Dracula in van helsing is the same guy that played the bad guy in LXG! Please tell me you’re a fan of LXG too! lol
this movie is beyond awesome, everything was packed into one movie where it could have been at least 2 or 3, i remember my aunt taking me and my brother to rent movies when that was still a thing, and I picked van helsing, after that point ive probably watched it 5 more times over the years, awesome movie!
Dracula and the other vampires in this movie weren't just chewing the scenery, they were DEVOURING it
This movie had and will always have the best werewolves of all time! Straight up!
absolutely love this movie, another reason why i love monsters and that type of stuff…also one of the best werewolf designs oat
I’ve always wanted them to make a sequel to this!!!!! Idk what the hell they were thinking not making it happen
Oh I was obsessed with this movie as a kid. I had the figures. The toy crossbow and his hand spinning blades.
I still watch this movie from time to time, really wish it had gotten a sequel
I fuvking loved this movie, the werewolf transformations are metal asf, the repeating crossbow gun is chef's kiss.
This is still a favorite Movie of mine that I can watch over and over ! Own several copies on DVD and Blu Ray. And it also kills me every time I hear you saying “Vulcan” instead of “Velkan” ! 😂
One of my favorites! ❤
it is fun and I was excited to see the monsters all in one movie again and the wolfman.
I treat this movie as an origin movie for wolverine.
The wolf animal influence. The memory loss, the immortality.
It all fits.
I remember having a lot of fun seeing this in the cinema.
I saw this movie in theaters and it blew my mind, super fun movie. Going back to it nowadays it feels like how a live action Castlevania film should be, cheesy but with an earnest effort.
i remember my friend showed me this movie back in the day on our tiny tv with his VHS tape copy of it and then i was completely obsessed
Love the wolves in this movie. And van helsing turning into a wolf to defeat dracula was so badass.
This movie, along with Solomon Kane, is one of my old time favourites
Great movie! Watched it again recently and still awesome!
Van Helsing was amazing!
It was the perfect movie for any 10-14year old boy.
Absolutely love it and will always happily watch it again, even though I do admit it has some flaws.
Van Helsing kicks sm ass. Best vampires in movies, and imo best werewolves, and Dracula. I fuggin love this movie.
I still watch it from time to time. I’ve always loved it. Btw, it’s Van Helsing’s own rule that he will not kill a creature that isn’t evil. The order actually orders him to kill frankenstein’s monster
Easily one of my favorite movies. And to this day still my all time favorite werewolf design and style.
This movie was one of my favorites when I was a kid.
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. It's complete bananas and makes no sense, but that's part of the charm for me. It's just a fun time. The monster designs remain some of my favorites in film, the werewolves especially.
Still 1 of my go to films so good!
I would love this movie for David Wenham's character alone, but he's surrounded by great tongue-in-cheek performances.
I love how over the top all the vampires are in this movie. It's like they have no control over their impulses or emotions. They just hurl themselves totally into whatever they feel like doing in the moment, cackling the whole time. It's great.
Not related to the video but I can’t believe your intro music is the Dead of the Night round change song I thought I was crazy when I booted up the map and heard that song lol
Its a movie that knows its not serious about itself and the audience should watch it with that mindset