Dracula (1958) Reviews & Ratings
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Dracula reviews
Dracula holds a 7.3/10 average from 733 TMDB ratings.
Sleep well, Mr. Harker. The Curse of Frankenstein was coining it in at the box office, so Hammer Films were quick to negotiate a deal to reinvent Dracula on the big screen. Certain agreements were made as per distribution rights for Universal, who owned the rights via a deal that was struck decades earlier with the Bram Stoker estate. Once all the dots were dotted and the t's were crossed, Dracula hit the screens in…
— John Chard (8/10)
Hammer’s first vampire flick with Christopher Lee as the Count. RELEASED IN 1958 and directed by Terence Fisher, "Horror of Dracula" chronicles events when Jonathan Harker (John Van Eyssen) goes to Dracula’s castle under the pretense of a librarian. Later, the Prince of Darkness travels to Karlstadt, Germany, to prey on Harker's fiancée, Lucy (Carol Marsh), and her relatives, Arthur & Mina (Michael Gough & Melissa S…
— Wuchak (6/10)
Dracula, or Horror of Dracula, is a pretty by-the-numbers Dracula film. This one, in particular, focuses on Dr. Van Helsing, giving the titular character very few scenes. Regardless, the acting is effective in most of the main characters, including Dracula himself. This film doesn't stretch the lore of Dracula much, rather just producing a solid film within the already-crafted confines, which works well enough. Whil…
— Dsnake1 (7/10)
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.
Movies like Dracula
If you enjoyed Dracula, these movies have a similar feel:
- Van Helsing (2004)
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- The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It (2007)
- Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (1968)
- The Brides of Dracula (1960)
- Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972)
- Dracula's Daughter (1936)
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- The Curse of the Werewolf (1961)
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- Mark of the Vampire (1935)
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