Horror of Dracula
(1958)
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Horror of Dracula
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| Christopher Lee | ... | ||
| Michael Gough | ... | ||
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Carol Marsh | ... | |
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Olga Dickie | ... |
Gerda
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John Van Eyssen | ... | |
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Valerie Gaunt | ... | |
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Janina Faye | ... |
Tania
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Barbara Archer | ... |
Inga
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Charles Lloyd Pack | ... | |
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George Merritt | ... |
Policeman
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George Woodbridge | ... |
Landlord
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George Benson | ... |
Frontier Official
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Miles Malleson | ... |
Undertaker - J. Marx
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After Jonathan Harker attacks Dracula at his castle (apparently somewhere in Germany), the vampire travels to a nearby city, where he preys on the family of Harker's fiancée. The only one who may be able to protect them is Dr. van Helsing, Harker's friend and fellow-student of vampires, who is determined to destroy Dracula, whatever the cost. Written by Anonymous
Terence Fisher's DRACULA (HORROR OF DRACULA in the USA; 1958) is the best vampire film of all time. No other picture combines the right amounts of horror, humor, action, and eroticism. Britain's Hammer Films is legendary for their horror films--this is the best of them all. Although quite different from the book in many ways, I feel this picture captures the spirit of Stoker's work better than the more literal adaptations. Everything works here--Fisher's tight, crisp pacing, James Bernard's throbbing, full-blooded score, and especially the acting. Christopher Lee inherits the role of Dracula from Lugosi and makes it his own--he still holds the record for most film performances as the Count. Peter Cushing is the definitive Dr. Van Helsing--by turns tough and tender, his interpretation far outshines those of far better known actors--Anthony Hopkins and Laurence Olivier played the part later, but their performances were totally inferior to Cushing's. And how about Michael Gough--Alfred in the recent BATMAN films--as Holmwood? He's a treat in his own right! Lugosi came first, and later films spent more money; however, the best combination of all elements is in HORROR OF DRACULA. It is required viewing for all vampire fans.