The tragedy of the film lies in the "broken" cycle of the , who cannot enter Heaven until Dracula is destroyed.
: Characters like Sam (the serial killer turned vampire) represent the "broken" psyche of those who have lost their humanity entirely. Van Helsing - Broken...
: In a cruel twist of fate, Van Helsing (as a werewolf) kills Dracula but also accidentally kills Anna just as she administers the cure. The tragedy of the film lies in the