Gabriel Van Helsing is a fictional character from the 2004 film titled "Van Helsing," directed by Stephen Sommers. He is portrayed as a monster hunter working for the Vatican, tasked with eliminating supernatural threats. The character is loosely based on the famous vampire hunter from Bram Stoker's Dracula. In the film, Van Helsing battles iconic creatures such as Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, and Werewolves. He is depicted as skilled and resourceful, equipped with various weapons and gadgets to combat these foes. The character's journey involves uncovering his own mysterious past while protecting humanity from dark forces.