Review of Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (1968) by James G — 28 Sep 2008
No matter what anybody thinks, Christopher Lee is the ultimate Dracula. I first saw this film when I was 14 but its power has not been lost on me. Although released almost 40 years ago, Dracula Has Risen from the Grave continues to prove its hallmark status.
It has all the arty Gothic charm and religious symbolism required for a classic adaptation of Marvel's Dracula series whilst never straying too far from Bram Stoker's orignal premise of the love lorn creature of lechery.
Not least because of the genuine agony suffered by Christopher Lee during the final reel where he bleeds from his eyes. Lee makes this iconic figure his own, not just in this instance but in each Dracula film, which is undeniable proof that he is one of the most memorable figure of classical horror.
This review of Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (1968) was written by James G on 28 Sep 2008.
Dracula Has Risen from the Grave has generally received positive reviews.
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