Van Helsing

Van Helsing

Van Helsing is a 2004 American action horror film directed by Stephen Sommers. It stars Hugh Jackman as vigilante monster hunter Gabriel Van Helsing, and Kate Beckinsale. The film is an homage and tribute to the Universal Horror Monster films from the 1930s and '40s , of which director Stephen Sommers is a fan. The titular character was inspired by Abraham Van Helsing from Irish author Bram Stoker's novel Dracula. Distributed by Universal Pictures, the film includes a number of monsters such as Count Dracula, the Frankenstein's monster and werewolves in a way similar to the multi-monster...
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quick facts
Release date:May 7, 2004
Directed by:Stephen Sommers
Rated:PG-13 (USA)
Runtime:132 Minutes
Producer:Stephen Sommers, Bob Ducsay
Editor:Bob Ducsay, Kelly Matsumoto, Jim May
Music by:Alan Silvestri
Cinematography:Allen Daviau
Screenplay by:Stephen Sommers
Estimated budget:$160,000,000
Genre:Action, Adventure, Thriller, Fantasy

Cast of Van Helsing

Robbie Coltrane
Robbie Coltrane
Mr. Hyde
Born:March 30, 1950
Age:62
Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman
Gabriel Van Helsing
Born:October 12, 1968
Age:43
David Wenham
David Wenham
Carl
Born:September 21, 1965
Age:46
Alun Armstrong
Alun Armstrong
Cardinal Jinette
Born:July 17, 1946
Age:65
Kate Beckinsale
Kate Beckinsale
Anna Valerious
Born:July 26, 1973
Age:38
Kevin J. O'Connor
Kevin J. O'Connor
Igor
Born:November 15, 1963
Age:48

Honors and Awards

YearAward Nomination
2004 Saturn Award for Best Costume, Gabriella Pescucci
2004 Nastro d'argento Best Costume Design, Gabriella Pescucci
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Film director of Van Helsing

Stephen Sommers
Stephen Sommers
Born: March 20, 1962
Age: 50
Education: The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, University of Seville, St. John's University

Stephen Sommers is an American screenwriter and film director, best known for The Mummy and its sequel, The Mummy Returns. He also directed Disney's live action version of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, the action/horror film Van Helsing, and the 2009 film G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Stephen...
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Music contributors for Van Helsing

Alan Silvestri
Alan Silvestri

Alan Anthony Silvestri is an American film composer and conductor. Silvestri is best known for his collaborations with director Robert Zemeckis,...
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Prequels and sequels to Van Helsing

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Van Helsing
2004

Filming locations for Van Helsing

Agoura
Agoura

Agoura is an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, which is located southeast of the city of Agoura Hills, California, adjacent to the city of Calabasas in Los Angeles County. Agoura was the historical name of the area, before much of the area was developed and before the incorporation of the...
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Paramount ranch
Paramount ranch

In 1927, Paramount Studios purchased a 2,700-acre property in the hills between Malibu, California and the San Fernando Valley. The studio built numerous large-scale sets on the ranch, including a huge replica of early San Francisco and an Old West town. Since then, the older sets have been...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Which locations were shown in the movie Van Helsing?
  • A:
    Locations used to film the movie include Agoura.
  • Q:
    Who was the distributor of the film, "Van Helsing"?
  • A:
    Universal Studios was the movie's distributor.
  • Q:
    How much was the approximate cost to make the film "Van Helsing"?
  • A:
    $160 million was the cost to make this film.
  • Q:
    What is the rating of the movie, "Van Helsing"?
  • A:
    The motion picture is rated PG-13 (USA).
  • Q:
    Which movie came before Van Helsing in the series?
  • A:
    "Van Helsing: The London Assignment" is the name of the film's prequel.
  • Q:
    The motion picture, "Van Helsing" is in what genre?
  • A:
    The movie is labeled as: Horror film, Superhero, Action and Steampunk.
  • Q:
    Who directed the film "Van Helsing"?
  • A:
    Stephen Sommers directed the motion picture.
  • Q:
    When was the motion picture "Van Helsing" debuted?
  • A:
    The movie premiered in May, 2004.
  • Q:
    Who composed the music for the movie Van Helsing?
  • A:
    Alan Silvestri composed the musical score for the soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Which actors were the stars of the motion picture, "Van Helsing"?
  • A:
    Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh, Will Kemp, Shuler Hensley and Elena Anaya played roles in the movie.
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