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In Search of Dracula Blu-ray Review

Dracula's Transylvania The Legend of Dracula

Score: 60

from 3 reviewers

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In Search of Dracula offers an informative, if slow-paced, exploration of vampire lore, with Kino Lorber's Blu-ray providing a solid A/V presentation and a valuable commentary track.

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DTS-HD MA

Video: 67

The 1080p MPEG-4 AVC encoded Blu-ray of 'In Search of Dracula' impresses with a naturalistic, stable image from a new 2K master, despite a muted color palette and grayish blacks. Mixed-source footage yields varied detail and grain, yet overall presents a solid and satisfactory visual experience.

Audio: 59

The DTS-HD Master Audio mono soundtrack for 'In Search of Dracula' provides clear dialogue, particularly in Christopher Lee's narration, but lacks dynamic range due to occasional hiss, crackle, and limited music dimension. A respectable high-resolution presentation despite its imperfections.

Extra: 47

The Blu-ray's standout extra is the insightful and engaging audio commentary by film historians Lee Gambin and John Harrison, offering an in-depth exploration of the film and its source material, complemented by genre-related trailers.

Movie: 63

In Search of Dracula offers a visually engaging, yet critically divisive exploration of the Dracula legend. Featuring Christopher Lee's iconic presence, the documentary navigates through historical accounts and Dracula’s cinematic iterations. However, it often veers into B-movie territory with an educational tone and underwhelming screenplay.

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