You see, a great deal is known about the vampire bat, but details of these re-animated bodies of the dead, the undead, as we call them, are so obscure, that many biologists will not believe they exist.

— Abraham Van Helsing (Peter Cushing)

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13 seconds sound clip from the Horror of Dracula (1958) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 00:57:39.708 in the DVD version of the movie.

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- There's so much in Jonathan's diary I don't understand.

- Can Dracula really be as old as it says here?

- We believe it's possible. Vampires are known to have gone on from century to century. Records show that Count Dracula could be 500 or 600 years old.

- Another thing. I always understood that, if there were such things, they could change themselves into bats or wolves.

- That's a common fallacy.

- The study of these creatures has been my life's work. I've carried out research with some of the greatest authorities in Europe. And yet, we've only just scratched the surface.

- You see, a great deal is known about the vampire bat, but details of these re-animated bodies of the dead, the undead, as we call them, are so obscure, that many biologists will not believe they exist.

- Of course, you are shocked and bewildered. How can you expect to understand in so short a time?

- But you've read and experienced enough to know that this unholy cult must be wiped out. I hope perhaps that you will help me.

- I'll do anything you say.

- Thank you.

- Of course, we do know certain things. You witnessed one a little while ago.

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