The Satanic Rites of Dracula or Dracula and His Vampire Brides

We get Dracula in modern day London again. Dracula is summoned to unleash the bubonic plague upon mankind. It is up to Van Helsing and Jessica to stop Dracula. Honestly, you could miss this one, and it really wouldn't matter. I would consider this the weakest in the series, but it's something to watch if you want to tell people that you have seen all of the Christopher Lee/Hammer Dracula's.

Have fun.

Director: 
Alan Gibson

Writer:
Don Houghton

Studio:
Hammer Productions

Cast:
Christopher Lee..........Count Dracula

Peter Cushing............Professor Van Helsing
Joanna Lumley...............Jessica Van Helsing
Michael Coles................Inspector Murray

Dracula A.D. 1972

Dracula A.D. 1972 is Christopher Lee's second to last time taking the role of Dracula in the Hammer series. Again, Lee doesn't have too much dialog, and it's set in modern day London (well, 1972). We mostly follow Johnny Alucard (clever) as he tries deliver a decedent of Van Helsing to Dracula.

The best part is that we get Peter Cushing again! His granddaughter is who Johnny is after. It's good to see Lee and Cushing battling again, but this movie is still a little off.

Director: 
Alan Gibson

Writer:
Don Houghton

Studio:
Hammer Productions

Cast:
Christopher Lee..........Count Dracula

Peter Cushing............Professor Van Helsing
Stephanie Beacham........Jessica Van Helsing
Christopher Neame........Johnny Alucard

Scars of Dracula

Scars of Dracula is a different type of Dracula from what we have seen the previous sequels. He is back to a more intelligent human form in this one. He caries on conversations, and is able to blend in with society. Another difference, is his supernatural abilities that were excluded in the previous films. This is a good movie, and we have a return of Klove from Dracula: Prince of Darkness.

As always...enjoy.

Director: 
Roy Ward Baker

Writer:
Anthony Hinds
Bram Stoker


Studio:
Hammer Productions

Cast:
Christopher Lee..........Count Dracula

Patrick Troughton.......Klove
Dennis Waterman.......Simon Carlson
Jenny Hanley.............Sarah Framsen
Christopher Matthews..Paul Carlson

(The quality isn't the greatest, but it's free)

Taste the Blood of Dracula

Taste The Blood of Dracula is kind of a strange Dracula movie, because it wasn't supposed to be a Dracula movie. And, it really shows. Ralph Bates plays disgraced Lord Courtly, who happens to be into black magic. During a black mass he drinks Dracula's blood, and turns into Dracula(?). From there Dracuala is seeking revenge on the people that took part in the black mass.

What happened was the studio execs decided to throw Dracula in at the last moment. So, what you get is a vampire that just walks around and counts his victims. Lee doesn't really speak in this one.

Director: 
Peter Sasdy

Writer:
Anthony Hinds
Bram Stoker

Studio:
Hammer Productions

Cast:
Christopher Lee..........Count Dracula
Ralph Bates...............Lord Courtley
Linda Hayden.............Alice Hargood
Geoffrey Keen............William Hargood
Peter sallis................Samuel Paxton

Dracula Has Risen From the Grave

Dracula Has Risen From the Grave is a decent addition to the Dracula Series. Christopher Lee doesn't get much speaking time, which is a trend that continues for the rest of the series (with the exception of Scars of Dracula). Again, we don't have Van Helsing to fight the fiend, but instead we have Monsignor Ernest Mueller. Dracula is after Monsignor because he exorcized Dracula's castle.

Here's Dracual Has Risen From the Grave.

Director: 
Freddie Francis

Writer:
Anthony Hinds

Studio:
Hammer Productions

Cast:
Christopher Lee..........Count Dracula
Rupert Davis..............Monsignor Ernest Mueller
Veronica Carlson.........Maria Mueller
Barbara Ewing............Zena
Barry Andrews............Paul

Dracula Prince of Darkness

Dracula Prince of Darkness is Lee's second time in the role of Dracula. Due to family issues, Cushing wasn't able to reprise his role as Van Helsing, so we get Andrew Keir as Father Sandor. This is a worthy follow, and if you enjoy the Hammer films presented so far, this should be enjoyable for you.

Here's Dracula Prince of Darkness.

Director: 
Terence Fisher

Writer:
Jimmy Sangster
Anthony Hinds
Bram Stoker

Studio:
Hammer Productions

Cast:
Christopher Lee..........Count Dracula
Barbara Shelley..........Helen
Andrew Keir...............Father Sandor
Francis Matthews..Charles

Horror of Dracula

Horror of Dracula is Christopher Lee's first appearance as Dracula. He's probably the second most famous actor to play the role. The first being Legosi. At 6'5, Lee is an intimidating figure, and his blood red eyes complete his intimidating appearance.

Enjoy Christopher Lee play his legendary role in Horror of Dracula.

Director: 
Terence Fisher

Writer:
Jimmy Sangster
Bram Stoker

Studio:
Hammer Productions

Cast:
Christopher Lee........Count Dracula
Peter Cushing...........Doctor Van Helsing
Michael Gough..........Arthur
Melissa Stribling..Mina
Carol Marsh.........Lucy

Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed

Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed is Peter Cushing's fourth film as Dr Frankenstein. We get Frankenstein still tirelessly working at playing god. He is trying to do a brain transplant. We get the nice Hammer settings, the acting is good, and it's yet another fun Frankenstein to spend an afternoon with.

Have Fun.

Director: 
Terence Fisher

Writer:
Bert Batt
Anthony Nelson Keys
Mary Shelley

Studio:
Amicus Productions

Cast:
Christopher Lee........John Reid
Peter Cushing...........Philip Grayson
John Pertwee...........Paul Henderson
Ingrid Pitt................Carla Lind
John Bryans.............A.J. Stoker

Vampire Lovers

Vampire Lovers is yet another Hammer vampire flick. This time we have Ingrid Pitt as our vampiress, who would go on to have a prominent role in The House That Dripped Blood, and of course The Wicker Man. She doesn't just stick with men though, she's after everybody. She seduces men, women, children, sheep...it doesn't matter what you are to her. It's interesting that it is as mainstream as it is considering the time period and lesbian themes. Expect the typical Hammer feel from this one.

Enjoy, Vampire Lovers.


Director: 
Roy Ward Baker


Writer:
Sheriden Le Fanu
Harry Fine
Tudor Gates
Michael Style



Studio:
Hammer Film Productions


Cast:
Ingrid Pitt...............Marcilla/Carmilla/Mircalla Karnstein
George Cole............Roger Morton
Kate O'Mara............The Governess
Peter Cushing..........General Von Spielsdorf
Freddy Mayne.........Doctor

The Horror of Frankenstein

The Horror of Frankenstein is actually a remake of The Curse of Frankenstein. This time we get Ralph Bates playing the role of Victor. Bates, who you may remember from Taste the Blood of Dracula, he is very good at playing these snide holier than thou characters.

This is a Hammer production, so you still get that classic Gothic feel that most of their films of the era had to offer.

On a side note, the person playing the monster in this movie is David Prowse. He is most remembered as Darth Vader.

Curse of Frankenstein

In the 1950s a Brittish film company decided to remake many of the famous monsters from the classic Universal era. What we got was an updated, and often times more shocking version of the creatures.

The Curse of Frankenstein was the first film that Hammer put out about Victor Frankenstein and his exploits. The Hammer films are classics, and if you enjoy monster flicks, then these are must sees.

Peter Cushing stars as Frankenstein, and he would later go on to play Dr. Helsing.

Director: 
Terence Fisher

Writer:
Jimmy Sangster
Mary Shelley

Studio:
Hammer Productions

Cast:
Christopher Lee........The Monster
Peter Cushing...........Victor Frankenstein
Hazel Court..............Elizabeth
Valeri Gaunt.......Justine
Robert Urquhart..Paul Krempe