Horror of Dracula

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Tim S When Jonathan Harker ( John Van Essen ) arrives to undertake a job for Count Dracula he is already aware that Dracula is in fact a vampire. For any Horror film fan the narrative changes seem rather strange but on reflection they help to pace the movie so well that the audience is totally engaged throughout. The watering down somewhat of the original story makes “Dracula” easy to follow and with the the brilliant performances from Christopher Lee as the Count and Peter Cushing as Van Helsing, director Terrence Fisher managed to create one of Hammer Films most successful movies. That’s not to say that “Dracula” is in any way a poorer representation of the famous vampire tale, instead “Dracula” is just a different take on the classic well known story. With Christopher Lee bringing far more sexual tension to the role of Count Dracula than Bela Lugosi or his predecessors and Peter Cushing’s energetic performance of Count Dracula’s  adversary the action never slows. Fisher brings some light comic relief to the dark proceedings but with the use of Technicolor and some really good effects the chill factor is never really eased.  The magnificent gothic sets and for 1958 the use of some quiet horrific special effects, work to make “Dracula” a real visual treat. Definitely a pure horror classic. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/25/24 Full Review Dave C As ‘Dracula’ (UK). Considered one of the foremost movie adaptations of them all, Hammer holds dear the source material, and ensures the movie is directed accordingly. Whilst doing so, both behind the camera and in front of it, all involved deliver something dramatic, serious, and entertaining Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/20/24 Full Review Eddy C I love the Universal Bela Lugosi move, its my favorite of any Dracula movie. But this one........LOVED IT. Hammer nail this and all of their 50s to 60s movies were superb. Lee is Dracula here and earns the role, Cushing is the perfect Van Helsing. The lighting, atmosphere, set design are perfect and the movie moves along with superb pacing. Not entirely faithful to the novel, but it is irrelevant as this movie is awesome. Lee would also go on to make some great sequels. Hammer were at the top of their game here. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/30/24 Full Review Audience Member Most underrated Dracula movie out there Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/25/24 Full Review Ryan The best of the Hammer Horror films. Iconic. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/13/24 Full Review Alec B Lee makes for a fantastic Dracula as he captures both the charming and animalistic aspects of the character in equal measure. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/28/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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