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Horror of Dracula

Horror of Dracula

1958
Horror
1h 22m
Harker takes employment with Count Dracula, ostensibly to catalog his vast library. In fact, he is on a mission to kill the Count, a vampire. Before he can do so however, the Count gains the upper hand and Harker soon finds himself as one of the walking dead.

Directed by:

Terence Fisher

Screenwriter:

Jimmy Sangster, Bram Stoker

Starring:

Michael Gough, Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Melissa Stribling, Carol Marsh, Olga Dickie, Valerie Gaunt, John Van Eyssen

Franchise:

Dracula (Hammer Films)

Genre:

Horror

AKA:

Dracula

Country:

UK

Language:

English
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Horror of Dracula

1958
Horror
1h 22m
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Rated 28 Oct 2019
73
70th
"Dr. Van Helsing, we've traced the location of the coffin...the vampire is coming from inside the house!"
Rated 28 Oct 2019
beedubBeeDub
Rated 23 May 2018
85
62nd
It has major problems (including a disjointed script and very little actual Dracula), but it's still a fun, quick watch overall. The final showdown is a hoot.
Rated 23 May 2018
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 17 Mar 2017
85
86th
Christopher Lee Dracula jumping over the table. All the heaving bosoms you can shake a stick .... stake at.
Rated 17 Mar 2017
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 08 May 2018
70
55th
Wonderful and colorful set design plus Lee and Cushing's 'cool just to watch these dudes do their thing'-factor can't quite compensate for the so-so execution of it all.
Rated 08 May 2018
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 17 Sep 2009
77
60th
It feels stagey and lacks the gothic creepiness of some of the other Dracula tellings. But it does have economy. It moves like gangbusters, and the fangs are out within the first 15 minutes. Cushing does a good job as Van Helsing, and Lee is naturally a terrific Dracula, although one wishes he had more lines. There are the sexual undertones, but those are so ubiquitous in vampire stories that they're hardly worth mentioning. A good score rounds out this fun (if not especially impressive) movie.
Rated 17 Sep 2009
terrymacterrymac
Rated 06 Oct 2021
77
77th
A fine distillation of the source novel, with typically enjoyable performances from Lee and Cushing. Has all the elements that made Hammer films of the era so watchable. If I was going to nitpick, it is probably just a bit too thin on content, but this is a fun watch.
Rated 06 Oct 2021
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 17 Oct 2020
82
65th
Having seen Brides of Dracula a few years ago I wasn't impressed & I chalked it up to my preference for Frankenstein, but Hammer's first entry into Dracula is mostly real well done. The first half delivers a wonderful spin on the mythos as the viewer realizes the central conflicts we know are much further along than expected. The pace lags a bit after that but is mostly brisk & speeds into the last 20 minutes. There are plotholes & some of the ladies aren't as hot as expected, but it's solid.
Rated 17 Oct 2020
kasperlKasperL
Rated 20 May 2019
70
65th
Christopher Lee is fantastic as Dracula. It's too bad he isn't in the movie more.
Rated 20 May 2019
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 19 May 2019
35
20th
Hailing from the ‘tripod and pan' school of British movie making, I initially couldn't put my finger on why it felt so stale, until it dawned on me that it was made 30 years after ‘Nosferatu'. The cool cast aside, if I am to say anything that stands out about ‘Horror of Dracula', it does feel like they tried to save the movie in the music department, and by God the composer gave it his all.
Rated 19 May 2019
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 01 Nov 2015
70
56th
Grand Moff Tarkin whooping some vamp ass.
Rated 01 Nov 2015
madmanMadMan
Rated 14 Oct 2009
85
52nd
A highly effective vampire movie, even though much like the others based off of the actual book it veers off course. Christopher Lee is probably the best version of the Count, although there are equally good others, and Peter Cushing is perfect as Van Helsing. Really something to behold, as it operates on a rather simple level, choosing to just execute the story in a well made fashion, and thus existing as one of the best of the old school vampire movies.
Rated 14 Oct 2009
jimmy_suedeJimmy Suede
Rated 27 Apr 2017
60
26th
Come on, man, you're immortal; time is on your side! Where's the urgency? Pick a different hottie if you need to, and bury her some time when the sun's not rising! Ah well, at least it was a good death scene. Overall a better film than Lugosi's, but I wasn't more than mildly entertained. Drac just wasn't so tough. My lingering question: when did Lee's voice get so deep between here and old age? Guess I need to watch more Christopher Lee movies.
Rated 27 Apr 2017
syntheseizurSyntheseizur
Rated 20 Jul 2014
75
42nd
Cushing really elevates every scene he's in, so it's a good thing that the film follows Van Helsing's story more than anything else. The movie is honestly not much more than a conventional, well-paced horror film, but as such it's still a satisfying experience.
Rated 20 Jul 2014
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 29 Feb 2012
78
66th
Pretty decent vampire flick, this is the breed of low budget horror movies that made Hammer horror a known name and one that is still recognized today. I dug Lee as Dracula, though it's hard to choose between Lee as Dracula or Frankenstein's monster.
Rated 29 Feb 2012
lady_moeLady Moe
Rated 04 Feb 2011
81
51st
Lee truly made Dracula a villain not only to be respected, but feared. His presence is always felt, even when you know he is far away. He's not as suave as Lugosi but is far scarier. And let's not forget Peter Cushing, the quintessential Van Helsing. Though he is not accurate to the book portrayal, Cushing brings forth a measure of energy that you would not expect. The Hero/Villain aspect of Lee and Cushing is one of the best I've seen in movies. One of the quintessential Hammer films.
Rated 04 Feb 2011
redfalconRed_Falcon_
Rated 09 Jan 2011
72
57th
A very good Dracula movie.This film changes somethings and condenses the main storyline of the book while keeping the spirit and essence of the book.Peter Cushing is my favourite Van Helsing.He inhibits his character with a grace and energy I found enjoyable to watch.
Rated 09 Jan 2011
nathanbatesNathanBates
Rated 17 Oct 2020
80
79th
Enjoyed this a bit more than the original, even though it varies considerably from the source material. Cushing turns van Helsing into a proper British investigator, totally unruffled by anything, even a wandering vampire (and a presumably well-read one, owning a personal library in need of its own librarian). There's something totally cornball about the whole thing, yet it builds a decently terrifying atmosphere.
Rated 17 Oct 2020
twincinematwincinema
Rated 11 Apr 2020
75
64th
If a young Christopher Lee came to me, I, too, would offer up my neck.
Rated 11 Apr 2020
troothTrooth
Rated 24 Jul 2019
70
54th
If Van Helsing tells you you have a vampire problem, you better believe his ass
Rated 24 Jul 2019
hotsakehotsake
Rated 04 Mar 2017
65
63rd
The sets and costumes were extremely well done. I really enjoyed how they altered the story slightly, just enough to keep you guessing. Dracula the character was pretty weak in this one and did weird things like wasting time trying to bury someone. The ending was nicely gruesome.
Rated 04 Mar 2017
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 20 Aug 2016
73
28th
Dracula has been done too many times in cinema (even if this was only the second one of note). The story and character are fairly placid at the best of times, and being the 50s this was hardly going to be the time for revolutionary scares. Despite Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, this is an unthreatening film of bright colours, mechanical camerawork and alarmingly wooden acting. Anything but a horror film. There are a few practical effects which are among the film's stronger moments.
Rated 20 Aug 2016
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 21 Jun 2015
8
76th
Horror of Dracula is the first and the best of the great Christopher Lee's many appearances as the Count. Christopher Lee & Peter Cushing as Dr. Van Helsing are perfectly cast and both gives timeless performances. And their final showdown is unforgettable. Michael Gough is a worthy mention also. This was back when the use of colour added so much to the experience and the overall direction is flawless. Horror of Dracula is undoubtedly dated but it will forever remain a classic in it's own right.
Rated 21 Jun 2015
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 28 Oct 2014
78
69th
A genre classic full of memorable moments, although I would have liked a bit more development of Lee's Dracula.
Rated 28 Oct 2014
feraudFeraud
Rated 02 May 2014
75
60th
Love the atmosphere!
Rated 02 May 2014
bofbof
Rated 15 Dec 2013
75
71st
Of course a late-50s-heading-into-60s Dracula is a perfect young British aristocrat, goodlooking and sociopathic, symbolising not the dangerous foreigner but addiction, sex and ruthlessness, with more than a little in common with "The Ruling Class". Of course, it also strips down Stoker's (and Browning's) plots to create a simple but effective horror movie. Hammer were never subtle and they aren't here either (the soundtrack! The colours!) but damn.
Rated 15 Dec 2013
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 21 Sep 2013
50
36th
Action-packed and unpretentious, as you'd expect from Hammer. Cushing is good as Van Helsing, but I can't say Lee's Dracula impressed me a great deal. Fangs aside, he's too normal, too human, and not at all sinister or supernatural. The acting from most of the supporting characters is truly horrible and it all feels a little cheesy.
Rated 21 Sep 2013
talonmalontalonmalon
Rated 02 Jun 2013
81
60th
This is not only one of the best Hammer films, it's also one of the best Dracula films. Peter Cushing is an excellent Van Helsing, perhaps the best. And Christopher Lee is a great Dracula.
Rated 02 Jun 2013
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 09 Jan 2013
70
53rd
Dated but still manages to entertain. Especially thanks to the two main characters - both Cushing as Van Helsing and Lee as the Count were very good. Some funny scenes and a couple of really atmospheric ones. By the way, I didn't know Peter Cushing was such a badass :)
Rated 09 Jan 2013
valenzettiValenzetti
Rated 10 Oct 2011
83
65th
The art direction is one of the most striking things about it; it's surrealistically colorful/coordinated, like pop-art horror. The exterior of Castle Dracula is downright cheerful. There are a lot of great moments, though: waiting for Dracula to appear in the window, the girl emerging with a hiss from the mausoleum, the final showdown. And of course, Cushing and Lee own, as usual.
Rated 10 Oct 2011
nilkynarfynilkynarfy
Rated 06 Oct 2010
80
78th
Chris Lee's Dracula is probably my favorite vampire ever. There's just something so feral and disconnected about him, you really do believe he's some sort of supernatural force of evil rather than some dude who needs to get some sun. Cushing puts in good work as Van Helsing, bringing the obsessive andmorally ambiguous nature of the character way up front.
Rated 06 Oct 2010
suture_selfSuture Self
Rated 31 Dec 2009
3
24th
Bland. Dracula has 10-15 minutes of screen time max.
Rated 31 Dec 2009
caimancaiman
Rated 21 Jul 2009
83
72nd
Christopher Lee is a great Dracula, and Peter Cushing is an even greater Dr. Van Helsing. The movie lacks a little bit of style, but it makes up for it with some really cool scenes which are highlighted by some interesting editing. For example, a shot shows Lucy looking at an open but empty window, cut to Van Helsing discovering Dracula's body is not where it should be, cut back to Dracula standing over Lucy's bed with fangs drawn, punctuated by a startling musical chord. Very neat.
Rated 21 Jul 2009
kmcneilKMcNeil
Rated 13 May 2009
8
84th
Very impressive. Christopher Lee's jumpin', bitin' and super-wide-eyed Dracula rivals Kinski and Shreck for vampire honours. Points for art direction and set design too.
Rated 13 May 2009
aaaaaaarrgggaaaaaaarrggg
Rated 02 Mar 2009
100
97th
In the first and best of Hammer's Dracula series, Lee is superb as the seductive count, swooping low over the repressed Victorian ladies who become his all-too-willing victims. Cushing is equally fine as the tireless Dr. Van Helsing, who tracks the vampire king until their final, classic struggle in the rays of the morning sun. Sharply directed by Fisher, with a trim Sangster script and dynamic James Bernard score, this is, simply put, one of the very best.
Rated 02 Mar 2009
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 30 Sep 2008
80
86th
One of the best vampire movies of all time.
Rated 30 Sep 2008
kevin_ruffoKevin Ruffo
Rated 21 Dec 2024
70
57th
where them bats at man?
Rated 21 Dec 2024
gogolitgogolit
Rated 31 Mar 2024
70
37th
Dracula has never really works brilliantly as a film, but the production design is nice, Cushing is good but Lee may look the part but really isn't given much to do. But pretty average fair but probably one of the better straight Dracula films, if you must watch one.
Rated 31 Mar 2024
rihreyrihrey
Rated 14 Feb 2024
52
61st
The editing was kinda horrible and the movie itself wasn't very interesting, but it's fine.
Rated 14 Feb 2024
babaracusbabaracus
Rated 08 Dec 2023
8
70th
each actor is so committed. I liked it
Rated 08 Dec 2023
scribScrib
Rated 02 Dec 2022
65
42nd
A little choppy but pretty well paced. Christopher Lee gives a solid spin on the role and one considerably different to Lugosi. It's campy fun with some surprisingly grim imagery for the time. I was much amused by how little this version cared to stick with the book, immediately swapping naive lawyer Harker out for undercover librarian/vampire slayer Harker. Maybe I've been too harsh on other incarnations in that regard...
Rated 02 Dec 2022
ericamblerericambler
Rated 10 Oct 2022
63
28th
Bruh, trust me, Saruman is so good as Dracula even though he's only onscreen for like 10 minutes, and you gotta sit through a lot of weird English restraint, but then shit finally gets cooking once Tarkin whomps Drac's ass.
Rated 10 Oct 2022
braddad68braddad68
Rated 23 Mar 2020
90
52nd
Though I'm generally not a fan of Hammer horror films, this one was good. A straight forward Dracula movie with some memorable visuals.
Rated 23 Mar 2020
walkearthwalkearth
Rated 03 Apr 2019
60
60th
The sporadic moments of theatricality - caused by the predominant low-budget studio-set exercise that the film is - result in a distancing away from the story and atmosphere of the film, and notably on a couple of occasions provide an inadvertent comedic effect, inspiring a condescending feeling (or at least a chuckle) in the viewer. One such example is - SPOILER ALERT - Dracula popping inside the room just so he can show himself - with a triumphant HA-HA! - and slam the door shut behind him.
Rated 03 Apr 2019
damildamil
Rated 07 Mar 2019
55
34th
I felt more or less the same about this as I did about The Curse of Frankenstein (1957). I think this one was even drier, with a pretty slow pace and quite brief scenes of action or horror. It doesn't help that I'm reasonably familiar with the original Dracula story by now, so there aren't very many surprises. It didn't do much for me, but I respect its place in horror history. I kinda just wish I'd watched Dracula (1931) again though.
Rated 07 Mar 2019
jbynjbyn
Rated 30 Oct 2018
71
44th
Vampire movies are not my thing. However, this movie is my thing - as was The Last Man on Earth. A few more movies like this, and I will have to retract my first sentence. This is also the third Hammer film I have seen, and I have liked all three. I am not sure how much of an impact a production company has on the final product, but I think I should look into seeing more Hammer films.
Rated 30 Oct 2018
icarusIcarus
Rated 20 May 2018
70
40th
Love the castle setting and the treatment of vampirism as addiction. Interesting that the film capitalizes on sexuality as Dracula "seduces" new converts--an apt metaphor for the addiction that follows. A fun trifle, to be sure.
Rated 20 May 2018
picklemanPickle_Man
Rated 21 Feb 2018
85
67th
Quite a bit rougher around the edges than the Universal production, but definitely the more entertaining of the two.
Rated 21 Feb 2018
nobletNoblet
Rated 17 Oct 2016
71
48th
This movie really gets to the point. I wish that there was more Christopher Lee though. :(
Rated 17 Oct 2016
moncliviemonclivie
Rated 16 Oct 2016
64
29th
Moronity of the characters caused more damage than Dracula's teeth.
Rated 16 Oct 2016
danifoulleDaniFoulle
Rated 30 Dec 2015
90
92nd
eu nunca vou parar de amar o christopher lee de dracula
Rated 30 Dec 2015
cluedon657Cluedon657
Rated 13 Jul 2015
9
81st
Hammer created a near classic here! Some wonderfully gory violence, atmospheric direction and a wonderfully subdued Peter Cushing performance combine to make this a hugely watchable film. Supreme entertainment.
Rated 13 Jul 2015
glm01glm01
Rated 14 Mar 2014
84
79th
84.000
Rated 14 Mar 2014
thehynesthehynes
Rated 05 Feb 2014
57
52nd
bit dated but quite good fun.Would have liked more screen time for Lee
Rated 05 Feb 2014
chemical404chemical404
Rated 16 Dec 2013
67
75th
Dracula is the second famous monster resurrected by Hammer studios. They kept it oldschool and very stylish. This film made me a fan of Peter Cushing.
Rated 16 Dec 2013
gokcanzgokcanz
Rated 26 Oct 2012
68
50th
* Casting, Acting : 7 * Script : 8 * Directing, Aura : 6 * Ease of Viewing : 6 * Naked Eye : 7
Rated 26 Oct 2012
perrystroikaPerryStroika
Rated 18 Oct 2012
52
19th
An early instance of what would become the Hammer formula of the 60's; blood and breasts.
Rated 18 Oct 2012
graveyardtangraveyardtan
Rated 10 Oct 2012
55
19th
The cinematography and the art direction are lavish, but Horror of Dracula is as soulless as its antagonist. A damn shame too, since Christopher Lee is actually a Dracula in real life.
Rated 10 Oct 2012
barraocBarraoc
Rated 25 Mar 2012
60
38th
Dated non-horror with mostly wooden acting. Watch for nostalgic/completionist/historic reasons only.
Rated 25 Mar 2012
theyshoot11theyshoot11
Rated 02 Dec 2011
50
0th
#992
Rated 02 Dec 2011
frederFreder
Rated 22 Oct 2011
30
24th
Not a horror film at all -- but the beginning of its sad and evil replacement, the Shock film. Shock and horror are not the same. Horror is about the intellect and emotions -- shock is just making you jump and offending your sensibilities. Production design is very good, and it certainly does have its shocks, but one of those shocks is that Christopher Lee could become so renowned for a role in which he does so little. I think he would agree with me, honestly.
Rated 22 Oct 2011
hankhank
Rated 19 Oct 2011
80
66th
Totally awesome rendition of the classic story. A must-see for horror fans.
Rated 19 Oct 2011
sebbysebby
Rated 11 Oct 2011
55
37th
Probably the best of the Dracula movies, and yet it still feels too tame for the subject matter.
Rated 11 Oct 2011
rubanddugRubAndDug
Rated 08 Mar 2011
77
70th
Lee is amazing as the Count, managing to portray both a suave gentleman and an energetic monster. Cushing is equally excellent as Van Helsing bringing a cool detective-like quality to his character. The movie offers genuine excitement through it's honest and enthusiastic approach, taking only the most important plot points from the novel - focusing on entertainment value rather than being a "true" adaptation. Extremely enjoyable film, yet pleasantly simple
Rated 08 Mar 2011
glmglm
Rated 30 Dec 2010
80
66th
79.750
Rated 30 Dec 2010
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 23 May 2010
87
87th
Short and sweet. While it did feel like some aspects could have used a little more development it was a very effective horror and I'll take efficiency over tediousness.
Rated 23 May 2010
theyshoot10theyshoot10
Rated 16 Jan 2010
51
1st
980
Rated 16 Jan 2010
mechatiggerMechatigger
Rated 04 Dec 2009
71
50th
This was a gory, sexy rendering of the Stoker novel for its time
Rated 04 Dec 2009
frostyFrosty
Rated 30 Oct 2009
75
75th
One of the finest Dracula movies, the Hammer production never forgets that it is there to entertain. Slick pacing and bold editing of Bram Stoker's original tale helps the film to avoid the pitfalls present in more 'true to the book' adaptations. Brilliant ending.
Rated 30 Oct 2009
moviesinhellmoviesinhell
Rated 23 Mar 2009
88
85th
Frequent Hammer helmer Fisher crafts one of the studio's classiest scare productions, with Lee perfectly cast as the caped count and Cushing shaping up as an equally ideal Van Helsing. This was widely condemned in its day for its high violence quotient, including the count's still-impressive climactic meltdown. Great fun all around.
Rated 23 Mar 2009
theyshoot08theyshoot08
Rated 19 Dec 2008
50
0th
995
Rated 19 Dec 2008
teeceeteecee
Rated 14 Oct 2008
55
83rd
Som knægt var det denne udgave af Dracula jeg sad op så klokken 22.30 på Ndr...derfor er det "den rigtige" Dracula for mig..
Rated 14 Oct 2008
ranaldRanald
Rated 26 Jul 2008
80
73rd
Fast-paced and fun 50s Hammer Horror classic.
Rated 26 Jul 2008
stainStain
Rated 07 Apr 2007
80
68th
Hammer really hit their stride with this one. One of the most thrilling climaxes ever filmed
Rated 07 Apr 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 19 Feb 2007
55
49th
Not bad.
Rated 19 Feb 2007
driscarpindriscarpin
Rated 03 Jan 2007
89
85th
O Vampiro da Noite estreava há 65 anos em Londres. Talvez essa não seja a minha adaptação de Dracula preferida, mas certamente meu conde favorito é o Christopher Lee, homão da porra do caralho. Até então os Vampiros do cinema não eram sexy, ele abriu a porta para os Langelas e Oldmans da vida. Box Versátil Dracula no Cinema (que tem vários extras, mas estou com sono e não vou ver hoje)
Rated 03 Jan 2007

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