Horror of Dracula

Original title: Dracula

19581958
Not RatedNot Rated
1h 22min

Dracula (1958)

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Jonathan Harker begets the ire of Count Dracula after he accepts a job at the vampire's castle under false pretenses, forcing his colleague Dr. Van Helsing to hunt the predatory villain when... Read allJonathan Harker begets the ire of Count Dracula after he accepts a job at the vampire's castle under false pretenses, forcing his colleague Dr. Van Helsing to hunt the predatory villain when he targets Harker's loved ones.Jonathan Harker begets the ire of Count Dracula after he accepts a job at the vampire's castle under false pretenses, forcing his colleague Dr. Van Helsing to hunt the predatory villain when he targets Harker's loved ones.

Director
- Terence Fisher
Writers
- Jimmy Sangster(screenplay)
- Bram Stoker(novel)
Stars

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Awards
- 2 nominations

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Melissa Stribling in Dracula (1958)

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. —Anonymous

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Taglines
- Don't Dare See It...Alone!
Genres
- Drama
- Horror
Certificate
- Not Rated
Parents guide

Trivia
The cape worn by Christopher Lee was discovered in 2007 in a London costume shop during its annual inventory-taking. It had been missing for thirty years and is believed to be worth around $50,000. Lee was contacted to verify its authenticity.

Goofs
This film is set in 1885; however, when Dr. Van Helsing puts his fur coat on young Tania, he tells her she looks like a "teddy bear", a term that wasn't coined until 1902.

Quotes
Doctor Van Helsing: What are you afraid of?
Landlord: I don't understand you.
Doctor Van Helsing: Why all these garlic flowers? And over the window? And up here? They're not for decoration, are they?

Alternate versions
The film was cut for its original cinema release by the BBFC in 1958 to remove shots of blood during Lucy's staking and to reduce the final disintegration of Dracula. For later UK video and DVD releases the U.S print (titled "Horror Of Dracula") was used as this restored the staking scene in full, although the climactic disintegration remained edited (and may no longer survive). In May 2007 a new BFI 'restored' print was premiered in Cannes which includes the staking and restores the original title of "Dracula" to the opening titles.

Connections
Edited into Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1966)

Top review

8/10

A must-see Classic!

Christopher Lee is spectacular as Dracula, Possibly the best portrayal of the character to date. The film has aged well all things considered, it's not the scariest movie out there of course but it doesn't need to be. A truly enjoyable watch with a great cast.

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Release date
- June 16, 1958 (United Kingdom)
Country of origin
- United Kingdom
Language
- English
Also known as
- Dracula 1958
Filming locations
- Bray Studios, Down Place, Oakley Green, Berkshire, England, UK
Production company
- Hammer Films
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Budget
- £81,000 (estimated)

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Runtime
- 1h 22min

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