Dracula
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.
Cast
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
Reviews
John Chard
Sleep well, Mr. Harker. The Curse of Frankenstein was coining it in at the box office, so Hammer Films were quick to negotiate a deal to reinvent Dracula on the big screen. Certain agreements were made as per distribution rights for Universal, who owned the rights via a deal that was struck decad...
Wuchak
Hammer’s first vampire flick with Christopher Lee as the Count. RELEASED IN 1958 and directed by Terence Fisher, "Horror of Dracula" chronicles events when Jonathan Harker (John Van Eyssen) goes to Dracula’s castle under the pretense of a librarian. Later, the Prince of Darkness travels to Karlst...
Dsnake1
Dracula, or Horror of Dracula, is a pretty by-the-numbers Dracula film. This one, in particular, focuses on Dr. Van Helsing, giving the titular character very few scenes. Regardless, the acting is effective in most of the main characters, including Dracula himself. This film doesn't stretch t...
