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The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires (1974)
Directed by Roy Ward Baker, Chang Cheh
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Overview
Professor Van Helsing had been asked to help against the tyranny of skeletal creatures that are responsible for terror and death amongst the peasants in rural China. He is the only person qualified to deal with the cause of these phenomena, for the undead are controlled by the most diabolical force of all…. Count Dracula. But he is not alone- to aid him comes a mystical brotherhood of seven martial arts warriors.
Rated R | Length 89 minutes
Actors
Peter Cushing | David Chiang | Julie Ege | Robin Stewart | Shih Szu | John Forbes-Robertson | Robert Hanna | James Ma Chim-Si | Chan Shen | Lau Kar-Wing | Pei Chi Huang | Tino Wong Cheung | Wynn Lau | Ho Kei-Cheong | Wang Han-Chen | Lau Wai-Ling | Hsu Hsia | Wong Mei | Lo Wai | Yen Shi-Kwan | Chan Dik-Hak | Huang Ha | Chui Fat | Yuen Shun-Yi | Brandy Yuen | Law Keung | Alan Chan Kwok-Kuen | Tam Bo | Chik Ngai-Hung | Kong Chuen | Lai Yan | San Sin | Keung Chan | Chan Siu-Kai | Cheung Sek-Aau | Lui Hung | Chien Hua Hsu | Ng Yuen-Fan | Yeung Pak-Chan | Chan Ho-Cheung | Tang Tak-Cheung | Chu Kai | Sai Gwa-Pau | Fung Hak-On
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/03/2013 | TV | DVD | Owned | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
Over the years we’ve spoken about this movie so much that I actually believed that I had seen it at some point. Apparently I haven’t. Or my memory has gone to shit. None of this struck me as familiar. But now I understand the charm and novelty of this Hammer/Shaw mash-up.
Oddly I still noticed that this presentation FPS was off, as noted by a few of the early reviews. I figured since I hadn’t seen a previous release I wouldn’t notice but it’s too obvious not to. Doesn’t distract too much but unfortunate they offered it this way. And in general, the PQ on this new release isn’t so great as it is. Could benefit from a sharper image.
I wouldn’t classify this as a better representation from either studio but together they’ve found a unique balance. In essence 1+1=3 in this case. The fighting scenes aren’t great and the Hammer elements only serve to drive the plot. Neither executed very well but combined it becomes an entertaining watch. It’s pretty fun to see Peter Cushing so active in fighting the vampires.
Despite its general faults this has plenty of replay value.
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