Horror of Dracula
Director: Terence Fisher
Actors: Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Michael Gough
PlotJonathan Harker arrives at a secluded castle under the guise of working as a librarian for Count Dracula. However, Harker harbors a secret mission to destroy the undead vampire. Upon arrival, he encounters a beautiful woman who presents herself as a prisoner, begging him for help. Her urgency quickly turns into a horrifying revelation when Dracula appears and aggressively intercepts their interaction. Harker learns that Dracula is far more menacing than anticipated, and as darkness descends, he finds himself desperately scrambling within the castle's eerie hallways to fulfill his objective. However, his plans falter, leaving him in grave peril when he comes face-to-face with the terrifying consequences of his mission.
Back in England, Harker's friend Dr. Van Helsing journeys to investigate his sudden disappearance. He partners with Arthur Holmwood, whose sister Lucy has fallen ill under mysterious circumstances linked to Dracula’s sinister influence. As Van Helsing and Holmwood delve deeper, they uncover links between Dracula's looming presence and the string of unsettling occurrences plaguing their lives. The escalating danger forces them into a race against time to uncover the truth behind Dracula's dark powers before he can further threaten those they cherish. Battling against supernatural forces, Van Helsing and Holmwood's investigation leads them to confront an evil that challenges their perceptions of fear and reality. The escalating tension drives them closer to the heart of darkness as they dare to end the reign of terror spreading from beyond the grave.
Writers: Jimmy Sangster, Bram Stoker
Release Date: 16 Jun 1958
Runtime: 82 min
Rating: Approved
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
The Warner Archive Blu-ray of "Horror of Dracula" offers a commendable transfer of this Hammer classic, crucial for its novel approach and impactful legacy, but it lacks supplemental features and some preferred visuals present in other editions, leading to a mixed yet largely positive recommendation.
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