Review of Dracula (1958) by Matt A — 10 Oct 2013
It's easy to see why Hammer Films became so synonymous with horror in the 50s and 60s. Their first of several films adapted from Bram Stoker's seminal gothic horror novel, Horror of Dracula strays far from Stoker's original work, but has a style and spirit all its own.
Christopher Lee cuts an imposing figure as the famous Count, but Peter Cushing's turn as Dr. Van Helsing is truly marvelous. Shot entirely on a soundstage, the sets are often ostentatious, the score blaring and over the top, but it all works.
The end result is a wildly entertaining, campy vampire film that distinguishes itself admirably from Tod Browning's classic 1931 adaptation starring Bela Lugosi.
This review of Dracula (1958) was written by Matt A on 10 Oct 2013.
Dracula has generally received positive reviews.
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