W.D. Richter, born in 1945, is an American director and writer whose work has left a significant mark on cult cinema. He directed The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984), a film that blends science fiction with offbeat humor, showcasing his unique storytelling style. As a writer, he adapted the classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), infusing it with a fresh perspective that resonates with genre enthusiasts. Richter's contributions to films like Big Trouble in Little China (1986) further cement his role in shaping the landscape of cult and exploitation cinema.
Dracula
The story takes place in England in 1913. A mysterious man washes ashore after a terrible shipwreck. He introduces himself as Count Dracula from Transylvania. Soon, he begins to visit and charm the local families. After a young woman named Mina dies mysteriously, her father, Professor Van Helsing, realizes a vampire is at work. Van Helsing must then rush to save the Count's next target, Lucy Seward.
