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Dracula's Dog

  • 19771977
  • RR
  • 1h 27min
IMDb RATING
4.4/10
1.3K
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Dracula's Dog (1977)
Horror

Communist soldiers accidentally unleash the part-vampire servant of Dracula, as well as his vampire dog, during excavations in Romania. Together, they set out for America to find the last li... Read allCommunist soldiers accidentally unleash the part-vampire servant of Dracula, as well as his vampire dog, during excavations in Romania. Together, they set out for America to find the last living direct descendant of the great Count. Meanwhile, said descendant, unaware of his true... Read allCommunist soldiers accidentally unleash the part-vampire servant of Dracula, as well as his vampire dog, during excavations in Romania. Together, they set out for America to find the last living direct descendant of the great Count. Meanwhile, said descendant, unaware of his true heritage, goes on vacation with his family and their dogs, not knowing they are in great ... Read all

IMDb RATING
4.4/10
1.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Albert Band
  • Writer
    • Frank Ray Perilli
  • Stars
    • José Ferrer
    • Michael Pataki
    • Jan Shutan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Albert Band
  • Writer
    • Frank Ray Perilli
  • Stars
    • José Ferrer
    • Michael Pataki
    • Jan Shutan
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    • 42User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
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    José Ferrer
    José Ferrer
    • Inspector Brancoas Inspector Branco
    Michael Pataki
    Michael Pataki
    • Michael Drakeas Michael Drake…
    Jan Shutan
    Jan Shutan
    • Marla Drakeas Marla Drake
    Libby Chase
    • Linda Drakeas Linda Drake
    John Levin
    • Steve Drakeas Steve Drake
    Reggie Nalder
    Reggie Nalder
    • Veidt Smithas Veidt Smith
    Cleo Harrington
    • Pat Parksas Pat Parks
    Tom Gerrard
    • Maslov, the guardas Maslov, the guard
    Bob Miller
    • Lieutenantas Lieutenant
    Gordon McGill
    • Second Officeras Second Officer
    Al Ferrara
    Al Ferrara
    • Al, the deputyas Al, the deputy
    Roger Pancake
    • Sheriffas Sheriff
    Sally Marr
    • Camperas Camper
    Merryl Jay
    • Camperas Camper
    Jackie Drake
    • Camperas Camper
    John Kirby
    John Kirby
    • Travelleras Traveller
    Darlene Craviotto
    • Travelleras Traveller
    Lou Schumacher
    • Customs Inspectoras Customs Inspector
    • Director
      • Albert Band
    • Writer
      • Frank Ray Perilli
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    Storyline

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    Communist soldiers accidentally unleash the part-vampire servant of Dracula, as well as his vampire dog, during excavations in Romania. Together, they set out for America to find the last living direct descendant of the great Count. Meanwhile, said descendant, unaware of his true heritage, goes on vacation with his family and their dogs, not knowing they are in great danger. Fortunately, a vampire hunter is also on the case and is tracking down the servant and his dog, as well as the descendant, in order to destroy the former and protect the latter. —Humberto Amador
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Man's best friend is now man's worst fiend...
    • Genre
      • Horror
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Zoltan is a common name for a dog in Europe, just as Rover and Fido are common names for a dog in America.
    • Goofs
      Inspector Vaclav Branco refers to Michael Drake as the last surviving mortal member of the Dracula family, but meets Michael's wife named Marla and two children named Linda and Steve. It is possible that Branco is referring to Michael being the Dracula family's last direct adult descendant, since Veidt Smit and Zoltan appear to have little to no interest in having a child as their master.
    • Quotes

      Michael Drake: The dog's dead... it's over.

    • Alternate versions
      When originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure a 'X' rating. All cuts were waived in 1987 when the film was granted a '18' certificate for home video.
    • Connections
      Featured in Trailer Trauma Part 4: Television Trauma (2017)

    User reviews42

    Review
    Top review
    Juvenile chiller, microscopically higher quality than the standard.
    A European vampire-tomb is unearthed by an explosion, releasing a Renfield-type minion of Count Dracula(Reggie Nalder) and his loyal bloodsucking canine named Zoltan. With a vampire-expert professor hot on their trail, they travel to America in search of the last Dracula descendant, a suburban family man unaware of his frightful ancestry.

    DRACULA'S DOG is assembly-line drive-in fodder, but for a Crown International Pictures release, a bit tidier a production that one might expect. Amidst the intermittent belly laughs, a few scenes actually manage to bring on the chills. The casting of Reggie Nalder is beneficial, as well...his lizard-like mug glowing in the moonlight could send any man running for the hills.

    5.5/10...a perfect flick for youngsters having Saturday night sleepovers.
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    • Aug 17, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 8, 1977 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hounds of Dracula
    • Production companies
      • EMI Television
      • VIC Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 27min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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