Dracula, Prince of Darkness

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DanTheMan 2 For what Prince of Darkness lacks in Peter Cushing, it makes up for in sheer style and simplicity. In what is Terence Fisher's final film for the titular Count, he really goes all out, even with such a tight production. It greatly benefits from the photography of Michael Reed who utilises the cold setting to a chilling degree with the bright, harsh contrasting red blood oozing and spurting onto the magnificent sets and atmospheric locations. The rebirth of Dracula sequence really left me with a shiver down my spine. The performances from its cast are exceptional, mainly from Francis Matthews killing it as a leading man for once and Andrew Keir, even if Lee's return to the iconic role is somewhat squandered by his lack of anything to do. He has an awe-inspiring presence with his complete absence of dialogue only adding to the mysterious and hypnotic portrayal of the character. Prince of Darkness may not be the best in Hammer's repertoire, but it perfectly captures that classic Hammer Horror atmosphere with its chilling terror. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/09/23 Full Review Alexandra I actually enjoyed this sequel much more than its predecessor. What makes this movie unique is that its characters are completely original and it doesn't mess around with the original Bram Stoker's characters in any way. Well, maybe this movie gives Dracula his own story, but that's to be expected for a sequel. I did not like the first movie at all, but this one was excellent! Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/02/23 Full Review Brad P While it may not be Lee's finest hour as the legendary Count Dracula, this sequel works well as a continuation of the first film and it presents the vampire as more of a wild creature than ever before. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/01/23 Full Review Audience Member The third in Hammer's ‘Dracula' series is one of the best in Hammer's history. Christopher Lee is again superb in the role despite not speaking a single line. Barbara Shelley is also good as Dracula's love interest. The scene in which Dracula is resurrected is a gruesome highlight of the film. Christopher Lee plays Dracula for the second time. Brides of Dracula (the second of Hammer's Dracula films), never featured Lee or even Dracula. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review dave s There comes a time in the life of every movie fan when it becomes apparent that all Dracula movies are virtually the same, especially those made by Hammer back in the ‘50s and ‘60s. Dracula, Prince of Darkness certainly makes an effort to conform to the formula. After a decade of dormancy, the Count (Christopher Lee) rises from his slumber when four British tourists appear in his dusty castle. Not surprisingly, bloody mayhem ensues until the inevitable confrontation that send Dracula back to where he belongs. Director Terence Fisher, a mainstay at Hammer, does a decent job establishing the requisite creepy atmosphere, but you just get the feeling that you've seen it all before. And that's because you have. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member While it's not the greatest Hammer Dracula movie, it's a very accessible and fun entry. Absent in the last film, Christopher Lee is back and brings everything we expect of him. The sets, costumes, and directing are all top notch. The highlight of the film is the bloody resurrection scene. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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