Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysAPA Heritage MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)

Scars of Dracula

  • 19701970
  • RR
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
5.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • IMDbPro
Scars of Dracula (1970)
Home Video Trailer from Anchor Bay Entertainment
Play trailer2:49
1 Video
52 Photos
  • Horror
A young man, Paul Carlson, is on a trip and spends the night at Count Dracula's castle. He is murdered. After some time has passed, the young man's brother Simon comes to the small town wher... Read allA young man, Paul Carlson, is on a trip and spends the night at Count Dracula's castle. He is murdered. After some time has passed, the young man's brother Simon comes to the small town where all the traces end to look for him.A young man, Paul Carlson, is on a trip and spends the night at Count Dracula's castle. He is murdered. After some time has passed, the young man's brother Simon comes to the small town where all the traces end to look for him.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
5.6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Roy Ward Baker
  • Writers
    • Anthony Hinds(screenplay)
    • Bram Stoker(based on the character created by)
  • Stars
    • Christopher Lee
    • Dennis Waterman
    • Jenny Hanley
Top credits
  • Director
    • Roy Ward Baker
  • Writers
    • Anthony Hinds(screenplay)
    • Bram Stoker(based on the character created by)
  • Stars
    • Christopher Lee
    • Dennis Waterman
    • Jenny Hanley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 87User reviews
    • 63Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

    The Scars of Dracula
    Trailer 2:49
    The Scars of Dracula

    Photos52

    Scars of Dracula (1970)
    Scars of Dracula (1970)
    Scars of Dracula (1970)
    Scars of Dracula (1970)
    Scars of Dracula (1970)
    Scars of Dracula (1970)
    Christopher Lee in Scars of Dracula (1970)
    Anouska Hempel in Scars of Dracula (1970)
    Scars of Dracula (1970)
    Scars of Dracula (1970)
    Christopher Lee and Christopher Matthews in Scars of Dracula (1970)
    Christopher Lee and Patrick Troughton in Scars of Dracula (1970)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee
    • Draculaas Dracula
    Dennis Waterman
    Dennis Waterman
    • Simonas Simon
    Jenny Hanley
    Jenny Hanley
    • Sarahas Sarah
    Christopher Matthews
    Christopher Matthews
    • Paul Carlsonas Paul Carlson
    Patrick Troughton
    Patrick Troughton
    • Kloveas Klove
    Michael Gwynn
    Michael Gwynn
    • Priestas Priest
    Michael Ripper
    Michael Ripper
    • Landlordas Landlord
    Wendy Hamilton
    • Julieas Julie
    Anouska Hempel
    Anouska Hempel
    • Taniaas Tania
    Delia Lindsay
    Delia Lindsay
    • Aliceas Alice
    Bob Todd
    Bob Todd
    • Burgomasteras Burgomaster
    Toke Townley
    • Elderly Waggoneras Elderly Waggoner
    David Leland
    David Leland
    • First Officeras First Officer
    Richard Durden
    Richard Durden
    • Second Officeras Second Officer
    Maurice Bush
    • Farmeras Farmer
    • (as Morris Bush)
    Margo Boht
    • Landlord's Wifeas Landlord's Wife
    Clive Barrie
    • Fat Young Manas Fat Young Man
    Olga Anthony
    • Girl at Partyas Girl at Party
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Roy Ward Baker
    • Writers
      • Anthony Hinds(screenplay)
      • Bram Stoker(based on the character created by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

    More like this

    Taste the Blood of Dracula
    6.3
    Taste the Blood of Dracula
    Dracula Has Risen from the Grave
    6.5
    Dracula Has Risen from the Grave
    Dracula: Prince of Darkness
    6.7
    Dracula: Prince of Darkness
    Dracula A.D. 1972
    5.9
    Dracula A.D. 1972
    The Brides of Dracula
    6.6
    The Brides of Dracula
    The Satanic Rites of Dracula
    5.5
    The Satanic Rites of Dracula
    Horror of Dracula
    7.3
    Horror of Dracula
    The Horror of Frankenstein
    5.8
    The Horror of Frankenstein
    The Evil of Frankenstein
    6.0
    The Evil of Frankenstein
    Frankenstein Created Woman
    6.5
    Frankenstein Created Woman
    The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
    5.9
    The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires
    Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed
    6.7
    Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      Dennis Waterman was Hammer Productions' choice. Director Roy Ward Baker has said in interviews he thought Waterman was badly miscast.
    • Goofs
      Early is the film as Paul is aboard the out-of-control horse carriage (with the white horses) - watch as the cameraman flees out of their thundering path thinking, quite possibly, he will be run over.
    • Quotes

      The Priest: I'll explain. You must give me time to prepare you for what we both have to do.

      Simon Carlson: Both?

      The Priest: Yes, both of us. Without my guidance you'd never survive the ordeal. Without your courage I could not even attempt it. But now there's nothing either of us can do until daybreak.

    • Alternate versions
      For the UK cinema and video versions, the British Board of Film Classification trimmed the killing of the priest by bats and the stabbing of the female vampire by Dracula.
    • Connections
      Featured in Son of Svengoolie: Scars of Dracula (1970) (1982)

    User reviews87

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Late nights on the blood, well just look at those eyes.
    A bat drools blood on the smouldering corpse of its master to revive him from the dead, where Dracula causes terror to the locals and passing travellers. A young man Paul fleeing from the authorities, disappears when he drops by Dracula's castle. Soon his brother Simon and his finance Sarah have gone looking for him, where they encounter unwelcoming locals and learn that Paul has passed through to Dracula's castle.

    Out of the Hammer Dracula films I've watched (which would be Horror of Dracula, Dracula - Prince of Darkness, Dracula Has Risen from the Grave, Taste the blood of Dracula and The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires), this particular entry (the sixth) would have to be the weakest, but not entirely bad. What stands out is how sadistic it is in its nauseating actions and grisly make-up, where the red, red blood runs freely and the shocks are explicit. Also flesh and sexual activity is more fruitful. There's no denying this is one dark and mean-spirited Gothic film, held together by its scorchingly sombre atmosphere and some sensationally brooding set-pieces of striking suspense and images. These effective moments mainly derived from the original novel. Director Roy Ward Baker does a sound job, even though it can get patchy. However the main problem is that basic story and wilted script doesn't really build upon anything and it gets rather repetitive, senseless and creates drawn out feel. The ending is somewhat anti-climatic too. It's hard to escape the cheap look, as the sets are a mixture of cardboard structures, nice oil paintings as background features from the castle and plenty of rubber bats dangling from strings. While the woodlands surrounding the castle where forebodingly captured. The intrusive flair seems to be lurking there, but not with the same energy. Clocking in is a routine, frenzy music score. Christopher Lee seems to be going through the motions with a called in performance, but his presence features strongly to forgive that. The supporting cast are capable in their deliveries. Christopher Mathews, Dennis Waterman, and a stunning Jenny Hanley are likable in their parts. Patrick Troughton, Wendy Hamilton, Michael Ripper and Michael Gwynn also are terrific.

    Bloody, nasty and dread-filled, but due to its languid pace it nothing more than a modest attempt.
    helpful•20
    0
    • lost-in-limbo
    • Jun 10, 2007

    FAQ3

    • What is "Scars of Dracula" about?
    • Is "Scars of Dracula" based on a book?
    • How does the movie end?

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • December 23, 1970 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Scars of Dracula
    • Filming locations
      • Scratchwood, Hertfordshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • EMI Films
      • Hammer Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    Edit
    • Budget
      • £200,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1(original & intented ratio/open matte, European theatrical release)

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Scars of Dracula (1970)
    Top Gap
    What is the French language plot outline for Scars of Dracula (1970)?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    The 10 Most Anticipated Marvel and DC Movies
    See the full list
    Image caption not available
    2:14
    The Most Anticipated Movies and Shows to Watch in May
    Watch the video

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.