Review of Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972) by Brad G — 26 Oct 2010

The film opens with the final confrontation between Lawrence Van Helsing and Count Dracula as they punch and pummel each other atop a runaway stage coach in 1872 London. The stage coach crashes, both appear to perish.

Jump to rockin', swingin' 1972 London and occult magician Johnny Alucard attempts a black mass resurrection. Again, much of the action takes place sans Christopher Lee's snarling Count, and of course that's a real shame, but Peter Cushing as both the original Van Helsing and his grandson is fabulous as always and their climactic battle is one of their rousing best.

Sure, 1972 London is way goofy and not nearly as cool as those Hammer costume period pieces but Dracula A.D. 1972 is still an enjoyable outing for the ghoulish studio. VF.