Dracula, Prince of Darkness

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DanTheMan 2 @DanTheMan2150AD Oct 9, 2023 For what Prince of Darkness lacks in Peter Cushing, it makes up for in sheer style and simplicity. In what is Terence Fisher's final film for the titular Count, he really goes all out, even with such a tight production. It greatly benefits from the photography of Michael Reed who utilises the cold setting to a chilling degree with the bright, harsh contrasting red blood oozing and spurting onto the magnificent sets and atmospheric locations. The rebirth of Dracula sequence really left me with a shiver down my spine. The performances from its cast are exceptional, mainly from Francis Matthews killing it as a leading man for once and Andrew Keir, even if Lee's return to the iconic role is somewhat squandered by his lack of anything to do. He has an awe-inspiring presence with his complete absence of dialogue only adding to the mysterious and hypnotic portrayal of the character. Prince of Darkness may not be the best in Hammer's repertoire, but it perfectly captures that classic Hammer Horror atmosphere with its chilling terror. See more

Alexandra @AlexandraClaire1992 Jul 2, 2023 I actually enjoyed this sequel much more than its predecessor. What makes this movie unique is that its characters are completely original and it doesn't mess around with the original Bram Stoker's characters in any way. Well, maybe this movie gives Dracula his own story, but that's to be expected for a sequel. I did not like the first movie at all, but this one was excellent! See more

Brad P @Bradster69 Mar 1, 2023 While it may not be Lee's finest hour as the legendary Count Dracula, this sequel works well as a continuation of the first film and it presents the vampire as more of a wild creature than ever before. See more

Ben T @RT56031441 Feb 19, 2022 The third in Hammer's ‘Dracula' series is one of the best in Hammer's history. Christopher Lee is again superb in the role despite not speaking a single line. Barbara Shelley is also good as Dracula's love interest. The scene in which Dracula is resurrected is a gruesome highlight of the film. Christopher Lee plays Dracula for the second time. Brides of Dracula (the second of Hammer's Dracula films), never featured Lee or even Dracula. See more

dave s @RT68722908 Oct 23, 2021 There comes a time in the life of every movie fan when it becomes apparent that all Dracula movies are virtually the same, especially those made by Hammer back in the ‘50s and ‘60s. Dracula, Prince of Darkness certainly makes an effort to conform to the formula. After a decade of dormancy, the Count (Christopher Lee) rises from his slumber when four British tourists appear in his dusty castle. Not surprisingly, bloody mayhem ensues until the inevitable confrontation that send Dracula back to where he belongs. Director Terence Fisher, a mainstay at Hammer, does a decent job establishing the requisite creepy atmosphere, but you just get the feeling that you've seen it all before. And that's because you have. See more

Oct 11, 2016 While it's not the greatest Hammer Dracula movie, it's a very accessible and fun entry. Absent in the last film, Christopher Lee is back and brings everything we expect of him. The sets, costumes, and directing are all top notch. The highlight of the film is the bloody resurrection scene. See more

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