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Our Culture has stories that are told and re-told afresh for every new generation.’ It is incorrect to assume that our culture has stories that are told and re-told afresh for every new generation. However, it is accurate to suggest that although major plot lines within texts may differ to appeal to a particular generation, many aspects and characteristics of these texts are similar as they are derived from the same basic myth. Within the screenplay “Dracula 2000” by Wes Craven and Tom Holland’s “Fright Night” this is profoundly evident. Both these films follow different plots to appeal to different generations, however because these films revolve around the vampire myth, they carry many similar characteristics regardless of the generation when which they were created. Tom Holland’s ‘Fright Night’ was constructed and released in the twentieth century. It follows the plot of a young man Charlie, who discovers that his latest neighbours are vampires. Charlie believes it is he who must rid the world of these vampires and protect his love interest. With the help of actor Mr. Vincent, Charlie eventually accomplishes this. Wes Craven’s Dracula 2000 however, was constructed and released in the twenty-first century and follows the plot of a group of individuals who in their quest for ancient treasure, release Dracula from his coffin accidentally. Dracula then begins his search for Mary, a woman who he believes is of his kind. Mary then struggles to hide from Dracula, while trying to protect herself and deal with the sudden appearance of her father. Although these texts differ greatly in plots to appeal to their audiences, they carry many similar aspects, as the plots are both structured around the vampire myth.
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