Van Helsing (2004)
A legendary monster slayer battles Dracula and Frankenstein's monster in a pulpy, epic adventure.
Famed monster slayer Gabriel Van Helsing is dispatched to Transylvania to assist the last of the Valerious bloodline in defeating Count Dracula. Anna Valerious reveals that Dracula has formed an unholy alliance with Dr. Frankenstein's monster and is hell-bent on exacting a centuries-old curse on her family.
How intense is Van Helsing?
Van Helsing is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated PG-13.
What Van Helsing feels like
- Tone
- epicpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Van Helsing
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Van Helsing for you?
Is Van Helsing scary?
Only a little. Van Helsing has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Van Helsing gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Van Helsing sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Van Helsing OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Van Helsing?
Van Helsing runs 2h 12m.
Where can I stream Van Helsing?
Van Helsing is streaming on Prime Video and Starz.
Does Van Helsing have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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