Dracula Today
(1972)
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Dracula Today
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Christopher Neame | ... | |
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Michael Coles | ... | |
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Marsha A. Hunt | ... |
Gaynor
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| Caroline Munro | ... |
Laura Bellows
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Janet Key | ... |
Anna
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William Ellis | ... |
Joe Mitcham
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Philip Miller | ... |
Bob
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Greg
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David Andrews | ... |
Detective Sergeant
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Lally Bowers | ... |
Matron Party Hostess
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Constance Luttrell | ... |
Mrs. Donnelly
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Michael Daly | ... |
Charles
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In London 1872 - the final battle between Lawrence van Helsing and Count Dracula on top of a coach results in Dracula dying from a stake made from the remains of a wooden wheel. Lawrence dies from his wounds and, as he is buried, a servant of Dracula buries the remains of the stake by the grave and keeps a bottle of Dracula's ashes and the ring. One hundred years later, the colourful 1972, Johnny, the great-grandson of the servant joins up with a "group" containing Jessica, the grand-daughter of the present vampire hunter, Abraham van Helsing and with their unknowing help resurrect Dracula in the 20th Century who is determined to destroy the house of Van Helsing, but who can believe that The king of the Vampires really exists and is alive - in 20th Century London? Written by Lee Horton <Leeh@tcp.co.uk>
What can I say about this movie? Yes it is dreadful, but, you have to watch it. I believe that the movie has been unfairly maligned by many critics, but it really isn't that bad. Christopher Lee looks very out of place in the movie, as he faithfully sticks to his original interpretation of count Dracula, when he is surrounded by a new environment. I have to mention Caroline Munro in this comment, as her character, despite the fact she isn't even in 1/3 of the movie, is one of the best ones there.