Summary
In the shadow of Castle Dracula, the Prince of Darkness is revived by blood trickling from the head-wound of an unconscious priest attempting exorcism. And once more fear and terror strikes Transylvania as the undead Prince of Darkness stalks the village of Keineneburg to ensnare victims and satisfy his evil thirst.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Pure escapism
Skip it if
- You scare easily
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics a little warmer than audiences (+7)
Critics 71Audiences 64GoodWatch 68
Running time
1 h 32 min
A typical length for horror movies
typical 9592Half of all horror movies run 88–103 min.
Reach
Streams in 2 countries, rent or buy in 65 more
Released
1968
November 7, 1968
58 years ago
Genre
HorrorLanguage
English
Original language
Also spoken
LatinMade in
United Kingdom
Rated
- GUnited States
What's in it
- ViolenceModerate
- Gore, disturbing imagesModerate
- Frightening scenesStrong
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismNot listed for kids or family movie night.
12 people
Christopher LeeDracula
Rupert DaviesMonsignor Ernst Mueller
Veronica CarlsonMaria Mueller
Barbara EwingZena
Barry AndrewsPaul
Ewan HooperThe Village Priest
Marion MathieAnna Mueller
Michael RipperMax
John D. CollinsStudent- NBNorman BaconMute Boy
George A. CooperVillage Landlord- CCChristopher CunninghamVillage Inn Patron
Directing · 2
- Freddie Francis Director
- Dennis Robertson Assistant Director
Writing · 2
- Anthony Hinds Screenplay
- Bram Stoker Characters
Production · 2
- Aida Young Producer
- Christopher Sutton Production Manager
Camera · 1
- Arthur Grant Director of Photography
Editing · 2
- Spencer Reeve Editor
- James Needs Supervising Editor
Sound · 1
- James Bernard Original Music Composer
Costume & Make-Up · 3
- Heather Nurse Makeup Artist
- Wanda Kelley Hairstylist
- Rosemarie McDonald Peattie Makeup Artist
Other crew · 4
- Eddie Powell Stunts
- Peter Diamond Stunts
- Bert Luxford Special Effects
- Frank George Special Effects
Tropes
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In this series
Film 4 of 9 · after Dracula: Prince of Darkness · then Taste the Blood of Dracula
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