The Horror of Dracula

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NR,1hr 22min

Genre:

Horror

Released:

June 1, 1958

Distributor:

Warner Home Video

Starring:

Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Melissa Stribling ... More

Synopsis: This Hammer Studios classic is far closer to the letter (and spirit) of the Bram Stoker novel than the Bela Lugosi version of Dracula. The premise finds the infamous count journeying from his native Transylvania to England, where he takes a headfirst plunge into the London nightlife, and begins to rack up victim after victim. In the process, Dracula also runs into his arch-nemesis, Van Helsing (Peter Cushing), which ignites a battle of wills between the two. Heavily censored in Britain when released ... Full Synopsis

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	Matthew Doberman, AMG Review With so many mediocre vampire films, the few which are truly excellent often get lost in the static. Terence Fisher's 1958 Dracula is easily one of the best, and it proves just how important good writing, acting and directing can be in a time-tested genre. The performances are stellar: Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee make their respective roles of Dr. Van Helsing and the Count uniquely their own. ... Read Review

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	Peter Cushing Dr. Van Helsing Christopher Lee Count Dracula Melissa Stribling Mina Holmwood Michael Gough Arthur Holmwood

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