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Overview

User Rating:
7.7/10   4,965 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Jimmy Sangster (screenplay)
Bram Stoker (novel)
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Release Date:
8 May 1958 (USA) more
Genre:
Tagline:
Don't Dare See It...Alone! more
Plot:
After Jonathan Harker attacks Dracula at his castle (apparently somewhere in Germany), the vampire travels to a nearby city... more | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(33 articles)
Christopher Lee is knighted
 (From Corona's Coming Attractions. 31 October 2009, 11:27 AM, PDT)

Dracula Stakes Out A British Knighthood
 (From HollywoodNorthReport.com. 31 October 2009, 9:18 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
A film for every horror fan in every generation!! more (119 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Dracula 1958 (USA)
Horror of Dracula (USA)
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Runtime:
82 min
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound Recording)
Certification:
UK:12A (re-rating) (2007) | Norway:16 (1958) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | USA:Approved (PCA #18981) | UK:15 (video rating) | UK:X (original rating) | Argentina:16 | Finland:(Banned) (1958) | West Germany:12 | Sweden:(Banned) (1958-1970)

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Trivia:
Dracula was filmed between 11 November 1957 and 3 January 1958. The film premiered at the Warner Theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on 8 May 1958 and took in $1,682 on its first day. In Britain, the film opened at London's Gaumont Theater 22 May 1958. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: The vampire woman who attacks Harker is wearing 20th century high-heeled shoes. more
Quotes:
Count Dracula: Sleep well, Mr. Harker. more
Movie Connections:
Spoofed in Transylvania Twist (1989) more

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6 out of 6 people found the following comment useful.
A film for every horror fan in every generation!!, 26 August 2002
10/10
Author: turturici from Wilmington, DE

This is the definitive version of Dracula. Everything in the film is done to absolute perfection. The portrayal of Dr. Van Helsing and the title character, Dracula, are the best representations, EVER! The two great actors, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee are at their best in representing their characters. Unlike Lugosi, Christopher Lee shines in every scene with the ferocity and animal-like tendencies that Dracula should have. And the respectable actor and gentleman, Peter Cushing, takes the character of Van Helsing and makes it his very own. The look on his face at the end of the film shows a man, although exilarated and relieved, who is almost sad that his life's work is nearing a close. The incredible score, written by James Bernard, almost yells the life story of Dracula. The lavish scenes and rich color still hold up in today's world as astounding, original works of art. The gore and blood level is relatively low in today's standards, however, back then, people would be scared out of their wits. This film is a 5 star movie. Grab a loved one, pop some popcorn, dim the lights, and watch a real good horror movie for a change.

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