Dracula

This is definitely a classic. The story moves along nicely and we are dropped into things immediately. I'm not crazy about the way that they made Harker already aware of what Count Dracula was. It takes away from the horror of the discovery of Dracula's true being. The scariest moment of the film is when vampire Lucy abducts her niece in the woods. Lucy has an evil look about her that is unsettling.

Christopher Lee's Dracula is a polished gentleman when meeting Harker but acts like an animal from the library fight scene until the end of the film. For sheer frights, Lee's take on the Count isn't to the level of Schreck's Nosferatu or even Oldman's 1990's version. Cushing's Van Helsing character was the best I've seen. He was relentless in both his pursuit of Dracula and the protection potential victims. He brings charisma, brains and athleticism to the role. This is a great old Horror film.

There is something about this era of filmmaking that perfectly suits the story of Dracula. For this reason, the Horror of Dracula is one of the better vampire films. Christopher Lee is iconic as the count and the narrative changes are a benefit to this telling.

Despite the many parodies since the release of the Hammer Dracula films that have dulled the horror and creepiness, the film is still strong, due to both Cushing and Lee. The film uses elements of the Stoker novel, but makes some surprising alterations from the start, most of which work quite well. Lee is still an imposing presence from his first introduction, and whilst the fight scenes are a little creaky compared to modern standards, it is Lee that ensures the film still has a creepy feel to it, shifting effortlessly from the brooding suave Count to an animalistic creature when he attacks.

Creepy, campy, and a fun 82 minute ride. There is the occasional humorous moment - some intentional, some not - but Cushing and Lee ensure that the film is delivered with style.

Christopher Lee is just a classic Dracula. A must-see for fans

Lee is less somber than Lugosi and more erotic? I loved the sexuality running throughout the movie as well as the wonderful use of color (The blood spattering over the coffin in the opening credits gives a great idea what's in store.) The stuffiness of the British sensibility works well here, as it contrasts nicely when the horror starts to ramp up.

Dracula, or Horror of Dracula, is a pretty by-the-numbers Dracula film.

This one, in particular, focuses on Dr. Van Helsing, giving the titular character very few scenes. Regardless, the acting is effective in most of the main characters, including Dracula himself.

This film doesn't stretch the lore of Dracula much, rather just producing a solid film within the already-crafted confines, which works well enough. While it's not groundbreaking, it's not bad, either, which is a very good thing.

Overall, it's a touch of a drag, but the solid score brings the viewer right back into the action, which is a nice touch on most of these older movies.

C. Le is the best Dracula. The film is still good

From Hammer Films comes a new interpretation of Bram Stoker’s classic in _The Horror of Dracula_. When vampire hunter Jonathon Harker goes missing after going undercover in Count Dracula’s castle, his friend Abraham Van Helsing comes looking for him and soon discovers that Harker fell victim to Dracula and that Dracula has now set his sights on Harker’s fiancée Lucy. The plot significantly deviates from the original novel, but still contains the essence of it and tells a tight story that comes in under 90 min. Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, and Michael Gough lead the cast and deliver strong performances. And, in true Hammer tradition, the film steps up the level of violence and sexuality from what was the standard of the time. Entertaining and full of thrills, _The Horror of Dracula_ is one of Hammer Films better efforts and a classic in its own right.

Christopher Lee's Dracula is extremely iconic, and the film is worth watching just for his performance. The same goes for Peter Cushing's Van Helsing, who also delivers a remarkable performance. However, I'm not a big fan of this film's script. It drastically altered the importance of the character Mina in the story and modified several aspects of the original work. Although changes are common in adaptations, the film failed to build an engaging climax or offer a satisfactory resolution. The ending, in particular, was rushed and overly simplistic, leaving much to be desired.