Review of Dracula (1958) by Grayson W — 20 Oct 2014

Though it may seem antiquated to some, this film is the very definition of "Hammer Horror", with style, atmosphere and grandeur being emphasized instead of cheap gore. The story was very well constructed, and even though the film tends to cut to the next scene rather abruptly, these transitions are timed well enough that you can tell what's happening without the film having to waste time explaining everything in an arbitrary fashion.

The acting in this movie was brilliant, with some of the most sublime performances I've seen in any film. The film has an incredibly well-crafted sense of style, and if you watch the film, you'll know what you're in for exactly as the film begins.

The production values were very impressive for the time the film was made, and they still hold up today, like everything else about the film. Of course, it wouldn't be a real Hammer Horror film is there weren't any thrills, and this is one film that doesn't disappoint.

It's a film that's really subtle, but very entertaining. To me, this is a movie that epitomizes almost everything that the horror genre has lost in today's film industry. Even with the presence of countless imitators and parodies, there can only be one classic original.