Review of Dracula (1958) by Todd H — 13 Jul 2009
Efficient version, with Christopher Lee in his star-making first turn as the Count. Dracula is framed here as a menacing, huge, dark figure, as opposed to Bela Lugosi's creepy eyes being the focus.
Lee looks truly terrifying. Peter Cushing gets top-billing, and deservedly so, as the classy Dr. Van Helsing. If Dracula is presented as all evil, then Cushing's doctor is the epitome of good and faith, and all mankind is lucky to have him on their side.
Lacking the splendor, gore, and action of vampire films we've seen over the last thirty years, "Horror of Dracula" relies on its storytelling and the skill of its brilliant actors, who propel the narrative with their reactions and line deliveries.
It's too bad Lee and Cushing were never given the chance to play their roles off of each other again with competent material.
This review of Dracula (1958) was written by Todd H on 13 Jul 2009.
Dracula has generally received positive reviews.
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