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A Farewell Wish for the Departed
Gabriel Van Helsing
] (lit. "May he/she rest in peace").
[[wiktionary:requiescat in pace|Requiescat In Pace]
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Count Dracula's Introduction and Historical Timeline
Count Vladislaus Dracula
So, would you like me to refresh your memory a little, hmm? A few details from your sordid past? Perhaps that is a conversation for another time. Allow me to reintroduce myself. I am Count Vladislaus Dragulia. Born 1422. Murdered 1462.
[Van Helsing holds up a silver crucifix; Dracula grabs it, roaring as it burns and melts in his hand; bows]
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A Bet on Upsetting Situations
Gabriel Van Helsing
I'll bet that's upsetting.
[after cutting off Mr Hyde's arm]
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Dracula's Thoughts on Werewolves' Full Moon Behavior
Count Vladislaus Dracula
Werewolves are such a nuisance during their first full moon. So hard to control.
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Decisive Action Over Empty Threats
Anna Valerious
(To Aleera, who has been constantly saying she'll kill Anna and has just been stabbed by Anna) I think if you're going to kill somebody, kill them. Don't stand there talking about it.
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A Heartfelt Threat to Aleera
Anna Valerious
I hope you have a heart, Aleera, because someday I'm going to drive a stake through it.
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A Plea for Understanding and Coexistence
Count Vladislaus Dracula
Why can't they just leave us alone? We never kill more than our fill. And less than our share. Can they say the same?
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Dracula's Acknowledgment of Van Helsing's Legacy
Count Vladislaus Dracula
You are the great Van Helsing! Trained by monks and mullahs from Tibet to Istanbul! Protected by Rome herself! But, like me, hunted by all others.
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Escape from Manipulation and Control
Count Vladislaus Dracula
You are being used, Gabriel! As was I. But I escaped. So can you.
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The Undead Challenge Death Itself
Count Vladislaus Dracula
You can't kill me, Victor. I'm already dead.
[forces swords through his own abdomen]
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Shared Purpose in Conflict
Count Vladislaus Dracula
We are both part of the same great game, Gabriel, but we need not find ourselves on opposite sides of the board!
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The Burden of Forgotten Memories
Gabriel Van Helsing
Some things are better left forgotten.
[After Dracula offers to restore his memories; transforms into werewolf]
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Heartbeat Reveals Character and Steadiness
Count Vladislaus Dracula
I can tell the character of a man by the sound of his heartbeat. Usually, when I approach I can almost dance to the beat! Strange that yours... is so steady.
[starts clapping his hand like a heartbeat; clapping speeds up; clapping slows]
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Dracula's Declaration of War and Anticipation
Count Vladislaus Dracula
I'm at war with the world and every living soul in it!... But soon the final battle will begin. I must find out who our new visitor is.
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Desire for Something Unattainable
Gabriel Van Helsing
Why can't I have one of those?
[reaction to the firing demonstration of the gatling gun]
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The Burden of Cherished Memories
Gabriel Van Helsing
To have memories of those you have loved and lost is perhaps harder than to have no memories at all.
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Dracula Questions a Silver Stake
Count Vladislaus Dracula
Is this your silver stake?
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Understanding the Nature of Evil
Gabriel Van Helsing
My life, my job is to vanquish evil. I can... I can sense evil. This thing, man, whatever it is - evil may have created it, may have left its mark on it, but evil does not rule it. So I cannot kill it.
[About Frankenstein's monster]
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A Plea for Friendship and Alliance
Count Vladislaus Dracula
Don't you understand?! We could be friends! Partners! Brothers-in-arms!
[fighting Gabriel]
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The Duality of Gabriel Van Helsing
Anna Valerious
(To Gabriel Van Helsing) Some say you are a murderer Mr. Van Helsing, others say you are a holy man, which is it?
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Dracula Introduces Van Helsing to the Audience
Count Vladislaus Dracula
Ladies and gentlemen, I give to you... VAN HELSING!
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A Warm Welcome from Count Dracula
Count Vladislaus Dracula
Gabriel... Oh, Gabriel... Oh, Gabriel... Welcome to my summer palace.
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Capturing Attention in Van Helsing
Gabriel Van Helsing
Now that I have your attention.
[the first time he sees Dracula in the film]
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Threatening Intentions from Count Dracula
Count Vladislaus Dracula
This is not all... I could do with your skin...
[talking to Anna Valerious]
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Celebrating a Milestone in Vampire Hunting
Anna Valerious
He's the first one to kill a vampire in over a hundred years. I'd say that's earned him a drink.
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Desire for Redemption and Liberation
Gabriel Van Helsing
I'll find you. I'll get you back, I'll set you free! I swear to God!
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The Hollow Existence of Immortality
Count Vladislaus Dracula
I have no heart! I feel no love... nor fear... nor joy... nor sorrow! I am... hollow. And I will live... forever.
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Faith and Triumph in Grave Robbery
Count Vladislaus Dracula
I was beginning to lose faith, Victor. A pity your moment of triumph is being spoilt over a little thing like grave robbery.
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Culinary Perspective on Supernatural Creatures
Gabriel Van Helsing
Vampires, gargoyles, warlocks, they're all the same — best when cooked well.
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Desire for Life and Redemption
Count Vladislaus Dracula
Did I mention that it was you who murdered me? It must be such a burden... such a curse... to be the Left Hand of God. All I want is life, Gabriel. The continuation of my kind. And perhaps the return of my ring.
[shows his hand, bending finger to make it look cut off]
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