Summary
Set in London in the early 1970's, supposedly for teen thrills, Johnny organises a black magic ceremony in a desolate churchyard. The culmination of the ritual, however, is the rejuvenation of Dracula from shrivelled remains.
Good for
- Friends night
- Teens
- Drop-in friendly
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Audiences like it more than critics (+33)
Critics 20Audiences 53GoodWatch 38
Running time
1 h 36 min
A typical length for horror movies
typical 9596Half of all horror movies run 88–103 min.
Reach
Streams in 3 countries, rent or buy in 54 more
Released
1972
June 26, 1972
54 years ago
Genre
HorrorLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United Kingdom
Rated
- PGUnited States
Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
What's in it
- ViolenceModerate
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesStrong
- Sex, nudityMild
- Dark themesModerate
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismNot listed for kids or family movie night.
19 people
Christopher LeeCount Dracula
Peter CushingProfessor Van Helsing
Stephanie BeachamJessica Van Helsing
Christopher NeameJohnny Alucard
Michael ColesInspector
Marsha HuntGaynor
Caroline MunroLaura Bellows- JKJanet KeyAnna
- WEWilliam EllisJoe Mitcham
Pip MillerBob
Michael KitchenGreg- LBLally BowersMatron
- CLConstance LuttrellMrs. Donnelly
- MDMichael DalyCharles
Artro MorrisPolice Surgeon- JRJo RichardsonCrying Matron
- BJBrian John SmithHippy Boy
Penny BrahmsHippy Girl- DADavid AndrewsDetective Sergeant
Directing · 1
- Alan Gibson Director
Writing · 1
- Don Houghton Screenplay
Production · 3
- Michael Carreras Executive Producer
- Josephine Douglas Producer
- James Liggat Casting
Camera · 1
- Dick Bush Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- James Needs Editor
Sound · 1
- Michael Vickers Original Music Composer
Art · 1
- Don Mingaye Production Design
Costume & Make-Up · 3
- Barbara Ritchie Hairstylist
- George Blackler Makeup Artist
- Jill Carpenter Makeup Artist
Other crew · 1
- Les Bowie Special Effects
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