Last updated on September 17th, 2025 at 08:06 pm
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
Max and Rudy Van Helsing have spent their lives under the strict and overprotective rule of their father, Abraham. Unaware of his dark past, they struggle to understand his paranoia and increasingly erratic behavior. But when they begin to uncover the violent truths behind their father’s history with Dracula, their world unravels, forcing them to confront the terrifying legacy they were never meant to inherit.
RLJE Films and Shudder distribute in the US, where it will hit theaters before landing on Shudder’s streaming platform. Chief Acquisitions Officer of RLJE Films Mark Ward was quoted saying: “We can’t wait to bring ABRAHAM’S BOYS to audiences and expand the Dracula legacy with a fresh and compelling perspective. Natasha Kermani has woven a gripping, character-driven horror story that drags Van Helsing’s past into the light—whether his sons are ready for it or not.” (4/2/25)
Also known as Abraham’s Boys.
Filmed in California.
Directed by Natasha Kermani (Imitation Girl, Lucky), who was quoted saying: “I’ve always loved Bram Stoker’s Dracula and was immediately drawn to Joe Hill’s unique and personal take on the legend of Van Helsing. Abraham’s Boys is an exciting opportunity to look at a familiar story through a new lens, and to explore classic characters and themes in a contemporary way.” (6/7/2021)
The original novel is said to be a follow-up of sorts to Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
Based on the novel with the same name by author Joe Hill.
RLJE Films and Shudder released Abraham’s Boys: A Dracula Story in Select Theaters on July 11, 2025.
RLJE Films released Abraham’s Boys: A Dracula Story on VOD and Digital Platforms on August 5, 2025.
Abraham’s Boys: A Dracula Story premiered on Shudder on November 7, 2025.
Director: Natasha Kermani
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