Dracula

1974 1h 38m EN

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 83

DramaHorrorTV MovieRomance

Synopsis

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Dracula is searching for a woman who looks like his long dead wife.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jack Palance
Dracula
Simon Ward
Arthur
Nigel Davenport
Van Helsing
Fiona Lewis
Lucy
Murray Brown
Jonathan Harker
Penelope Horner
Mina
Pamela Brown
Mrs. Westenra
Sarah Douglas
Dracula's Wife

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Dan Curtis
Writers: Richard Matheson
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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52 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Dan Curtis, shot by Oswald Morris. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Bob Cobert. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Anthony Palk shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Jack Palance and Simon Ward and Nigel Davenport carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0070003 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 83 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Dan Curtis directs. Oswald Morris behind the camera. Bob Cobert scores. Anthony Palk cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

152 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Dan Curtis, shot by Oswald Morris. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Bob Cobert. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Anthony Palk shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Jack Palance and Simon Ward and Nigel Davenport carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0070003 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 83 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
8Classified under 8 themes, including "based on novel or book", "vampire", "reincarnation", "romance".

The technical file

Cinematography: Oswald Morris
Original score: Bob Cobert
Editing: Anthony Palk
Production design: Trevor Williams
Costume design: Ruth Myers
Makeup / hair: Paul Rabiger
Runtime: 98 min · 1h 38m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Dracula (1974)

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Nutshell2020-03-03
★ 10/10
There was no shortage of vampire movies in the early 1970s, so it's understandable how this gem became a bit lost in the shuffle. In this sadly underrated version, Jack Palance's interpretation of the Count is both powerful and frightening under the skilled direction of Dan Curtis. A great script from legendary horror / sci-fi veteran Richard Matheson adds much to the value as well. The film has solid production values and a standout performance from Nigel Davenport as Van Helsing.
Wuchak2021-10-06
★ 7/10
Jack Palance with fangs In 1897, creepy Count Dracula in Transylvania (Jack Palance) acquires London property from Jonathan Harker (Murray Brown) whereupon he moves and falls for a woman who looks like his wife from 400 years earlier (Fiona Lewis), facing the opposition of Van Helsing & his sidekick (Nigel Davenport and Simon Ward). Penelope Horner is on hand as Mina. "Dracula” (1974) was directed by Dan Curtis and written by Richard Matheson based on Bram Stoker’s novel of Victorian horror. The undead Count is more sympathetic here in comparison to Christopher Lee’s take in the Hammer series, but he’s still very formidable, which is particularly shown in the second half. While a TV production in America, it was released theatrically overseas and at least had the budget of "Horror of Dracula" (1958). There’s some nice mood from the get-go with shots of canines (wannabe wolves) at a castle in Croatia. I love the Gothic/Victorian décor throughout and Palance makes for a convincing Prince of Darkness. While it doesn’t beat the 1979 version with Frank Langella or Francis Ford Coppola’s 1992 version, it’s still a worthy interpretation of the oft-done tale. The movie runs 1 hour, 37 minutes, and was shot at Trakoscan Castle, Croatia, and the Greater London area, England, including Oakley Court, Windsor (Carfax Abbey). GRADE: B