Other Adaptations of Dracula

Since it was first written, Dracula has become a popular cultural figure with many adaptations of the story. Stoker himself wrote the first adaptation for theatre and was performed before the book was even released. Dracula also gave a face to the legend of vampires and of Transylvania.
A lot of these adaptations only center on Dracula's character. Many other characters from the book haven't made it into most of these adaptations. With possibly the exception of Van Helsing, Dracula has outlived everyone in the book.
Dracula's popularity may be due to how flexible his character is. He thrives in the shadows and when he isn't directly in the scene. His presence can be felt everywhere allowing him to torment his victims. Rather than focus on the villain, the book focuses on the effects of Dracula on everyone else.

Dracula's popularity may also come from the iconic scenes of him that really put him on the spotlight. The creeping shadow in Nosferatu and Christopher Lee's portrayal of Dracula are all iconic moments that we all tend to associate with the character.

The character also translates well into games.

An anime adaptation of the Count of Monte Cristo with the Count as a vampire.