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Dracula
1958 82 min United Kingdom 16+
★7.3
Horror
Director: Terence Fisher
🎭 Based on
«Dracula»
byBram Stoker
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Description
After Jonathan Harker attacks Dracula at his castle, the vampire travels to a nearby city, where he preys on the family of Harker's fiancée. The only one who may be able to protect them is Dr. van Helsing, Harker's friend and fellow-student of vampires, who is determined to destroy Dracula, whatever the cost.
Budget:
$104,880
Worldwide:
$3.5M
Starring
Peter Cushing
Actor
Christopher Lee
Actor
Michael Gough
Actor
Awards
1 win & 2 nominations total
Key opinion
Hammer's 1958 Dracula is widely regarded as a genre-defining cornerstone that successfully revitalized Gothic horror for a new generation. While the film is praised for its atmospheric design and legendary lead performances, some viewers find its abridged narrative and pacing to be dated or simplistic by modern standards.
| Acting | Christopher Lee’s portrayal of Dracula offers a compelling, animalistic, and physically imposing alternative to the theatrical gentleman archetype. | |
| Acting | Peter Cushing provides a definitive, authoritative, and focused interpretation of Van Helsing that effectively anchors the film. | |
| Production | The Gothic production design and vibrant color cinematography create a lush, iconic aesthetic that remains visually impressive. | |
| Score | James Bernard’s score is highly effective, significantly enhancing the tension and engagement of the film. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is praised for its bold narrative deviations and detective-like pacing, though criticized by others for over-simplifying the source material. | |
| Pacing | The film's deliberate, contemplative tempo provides a nostalgic experience for classic horror fans, while others find the pacing stagnant and occasionally sluggish. | |
| Ending | The climactic confrontation is seen by most as an exciting, high-stakes finale, though some critics argue the vampire's lack of agency in the final act undermines the threat. |