Review of Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1966) by Duncan W — 18 Sep 2010

Un assez bon Dracula réalisé par le maître du fantastique british... mais un peu long au démarrage!

This review of Dracula: Prince of Darkness (1966) was written by Duncan W on 18 Sep 2010.

Dracula: Prince of Darkness has generally received positive reviews.

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