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Dracula (1958)

Directed by Terence Fisher

Horror

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Overview

After Jonathan Harker attacks Dracula at his castle, 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.

Rated NR | Length 82 minutes

Actors

Peter Cushing | Christopher Lee | Michael Gough | Melissa Stribling | Carol Marsh | Olga Dickie | John Van Eyssen | Valerie Gaunt | Janina Faye | Barbara Archer | Charles Lloyd Pack | George Merritt | George Woodbridge | George Benson | Miles Malleson | Geoffrey Bayldon | Paul Cole | Stedwell Fulcher | Humphrey Kent | John Maxim | Guy Mills | Richard Morgan | John Mossman | Judith Nelmes | William Sherwood

Viewing History (seen 3 times)

Viewing Notes

Called HORROR OF DRACULA here in the states, but the version I watched has the English title card that just says DRACULA. Easily in my top three Dracula movies (the other two being the original and the Spanish version). Lee’s menacing, sinister, scheming take on Dracula is the polar opposite of Lugosi’s original which, combined with a driving score and some fast paced action sequences, makes for a breath of fresh air. This is to the original Dracula like 28 DAYS LATER is to Romero’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD.

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