Dracula Prince of Darkness/The Satanic Rites of Dracula
by Alan Gibson, Terence Fisher
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Actor: Christopher Lee, Freddie Jones, Michael Coles, Peter Cushing, William FranklynDirector: Alan Gibson, Terence Fisher
Producer: Anthony Nelson Keys
Producer: Don Houghton
Writer: Don Houghton
Writer: Anthony Hinds
Writer: Bram Stoker
Writer: Jimmy Sangster
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); French (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, Limited Edition, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 175 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-01-13
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
Movie Reviews of Dracula Prince of Darkness/The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Movie Review: Delightful Double Dose of Dracula
Summary: 5 Stars
Christopher Lee has always been my favorite actor to portray the evil, diabolical Count Dracula. Standing at 6 feet and four inches, the handsome Lee gave Dracula a very strong, charismatic, and sensual presence that no other actor could. This double feature from Anchor Bay proves that both Dracula and Lee have survived the test of time. . . . Throughout the decades, they have remained ever popular.
Made in 1966, "Dracula: Prince of Darkness," is a strong sequel to 1958's "The Horror of Dracula." Ten years have passed since Van Helsing caused Dracula to disintegrate into ashes. Now, a faithful servant has waited patiently to kill an innocent traveler and use their blood in a Satanic ritual to resurrect Dracula. This movie has an intriguing plot but its not quite as engaging as "The Horror of Dracula." The fact that Lee doesn't speak a word is irritating. I enjoy listening to his deep, commanding voice. Dracula as the strong, silent type didn't impress me. Also annoying were his bloodshot eyes. Favorite scene: When Alan Kent is stabbed in the back, hung upside down above Dracula's ash filled coffin and his neck slit open. His poor wife Helen wanders into the cellar and discovers him hanging in this manner.
Most fans and critics will probably disagree with me when I say that "The Satanic Rites of Dracula" is the more enjoyable. Made in 1974, and set in modern London, this feature is more violent and bloodier than "Dracula: Prince of Darkness." Dracula plans on destroying the world with Black Death. He will rule over a dead world and become the true Prince of Darkness. Peter Cushing returns as Van Helsing whose daughter has been kidnapped by the vampire who wants her as his bride for all eternity. This feature is more enjoyable than "Dracula A.D. 72," which also starred Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing (the buxom Stephanie Beacham played Jessica).
"Dracula: Prince of Darkness/The Satanic Rites of Dracula" from Anchor Bay is loaded with numerous extras, especially for "Dracula: Prince of Darkness," which has audio commentary, a behind-the-scenes home movie, and a theatrical trailer for a double feature consisting of "Dracula: Prince of Darkness" and "Plague of the Zombies." Both discs contain a "World of Hammer" episode entitled "Dracula and the Undead;" this is an enjoyable feature which is hosted by Hammer icon, Oliver Reed. This double feature is a must have for fans of Dracula, gothic horror, Christopher Lee, or Hammer films.
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