Review of The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973) by Phillip M — 28 Aug 2007

Overall, a mediocre offering from Hammer. Yet Lee and Cushing excel as always.

This review of The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973) was written by Phillip M on 28 Aug 2007.

The Satanic Rites of Dracula has generally received mixed reviews.

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