Fresh
This Grand Guignol treatment bowled people over in the 50s, and it still yields some potent shocks.
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
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.
Director and cast
- Terence Fisher Director
- Peter Cushing as Doctor Van Helsing
- Christopher Lee as Count Dracula
- Michael Gough as Arthur Holmwood
- Melissa Stribling as Mina Holmwood
- Carol Marsh as Lucy Holmwood
- Olga Dickie as Gerda
- John Van Eyssen as Jonathan Harker
- Valerie Gaunt as Vampire Woman
- Janina Faye as Tania
- Barbara Archer as Inga
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
90%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Christopher Lee's Dracula is a menacing and complex presence who never lets his fangs and cape dominate.
David Jenkins, Time Out
Fresh
Both director Terence Fisher as well as the cast have taken a serious approach to the macabre theme that adds up to lotsa tension and suspense.
Variety Staff, Variety
Rotten
Perhaps the constant hunt for hemoglobin is slowing our villain down, for this time there are strong indications that the once gory plot is showing definite signs of anemia.
A.H. Weiler, New York Times
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