The Luke Evans-starring Dracula Untold has released a new international trailer, Digital Spy said.

The video reveals the beginning of the downfall of Vlad III Tepes in the reimagined origin for Bram Stoker's classic character.

Director Gary Shore is making his feature debut with the action thriller.

The film centres around the Transylvanian lord, who makes a deal with the powers of darkness in order to protect his family from an invading army.

Dominic Cooper, Samantha Barks, Charlie Cox and Sarah Gadon also feature in the movie.

Evans most recently starred in The Hobbit: Desmonth of Smaug as Bard and will appear in the third instalment of the trilogy The Battle of the Five Armies, which is due for release on December 12.

Dracula Untold will arrive in UK cinemas on October 3 and in the US on October 17.