Review of Dracula (1958) by Trevor R — 14 Oct 2014
It's Dracula by way of Errol Flynn: a simple, streamlined horror-adventure with a dynamic lead performance from Cushing and an intensely iconic take on the title character from Lee. The Count here is mostly silent and intensely physical-- no supernatural transformations or otherworldly entrances.
Instead, Dracula is a beast in human form involved in carriage chases and fisticuffs, a slave to his monstrous passions. What "Horror of Dracula" lacks in elegance or thematic depth in comparison to other adaptions, it makes up for with a wealth of wonderfully crafted thrilling moments.
This review of Dracula (1958) was written by Trevor R on 14 Oct 2014.
Dracula has generally received positive reviews.
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