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Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1966)

"DEAD for Ten Years DRACULA, Prince of Darkness, LIVES AGAIN!"

6.719661h 30mEN
Horror

Directed by Terence Fisher

Rating

6.7/10

Runtime

1h 30m

Language

EN

Release

January 9, 1966

Director

Terence Fisher

Official Trailer

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Overview

Whilst vacationing in the Carpathian Mountain, two couples stumble across the remains of Count Dracula's castle. The Count's trusted servant kills one of the men, suspending the body over the Count's ashes so that the blood drips from the corpse and saturates the blackened remains. The ritual is com...

Cast

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

Count Dracula

Barbara Shelley

Barbara Shelley

Helen Kent

Andrew Keir

Andrew Keir

Father Sandor

Francis Matthews

Francis Matthews

Charles Kent

Suzan Farmer

Suzan Farmer

Diana Kent

Thorley Walters

Thorley Walters

Ludwig

Philip Latham

Philip Latham

Klove

Charles Tingwell

Charles Tingwell

Alan Kent

Walter Brown

Walter Brown

Brother Mark

George Woodbridge

George Woodbridge

Landlord

Philip Ray

Philip Ray

Priest

Joyce Hemson

Joyce Hemson

Mother (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1966), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Whilst vacationing in the Carpathian Mountain, two couples stumble across the remains of Count Dracula's castle. The Count's trusted servant kills one of the men, suspending the body over the Count's ashes so that the blood drips from the corpse and saturates the blackened remains. The ritual is completed, the Count revived and his attentions focus on the dead man's wife who is to become his partner; devoted to an existence of depravity and evil.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Dracula: Prince of Darkness. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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