The Brides of Dracula (1960)
Average Rating: 6.1/10
Reviews Counted: 15
Fresh: 11 | Rotten: 4
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Hammer Films and director Terence Fisher followed the excellent Horror of Dracula with this well-made, richly-colored sequel which suffers only from the conspicuous lack of Dracula himself -- since Horror's Christopher Lee had declined participation in further Dracula sequels for the time being. In his stead, we have young, blond Baron Meinster (David Peel) providing the requisite vampiric threat. Though imprisoned in the family estate by his mother, Meinster is released from his silver chains
Cast
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Peter Cushing
Dr. Van Helsing -
Martita Hunt
Baroness Meinster -
Yvonne Monlaur
Marianne -
Freda Jackson
Greta -
David Peel
Baron Meinster -
Miles Malleson
Dr. Tobler -
Henry Oscar
Herr Lang -
Mona Washbourne
Frau Lang -
Andree Melly
Gina -
Victor Brooks
Hans -
Fred Johnson
Cure -
Michael Ripper
Coachman -
Norman Pierce
Landlord -
Vera Cook
Landlord's Wife -
Marie Devereaux
Village Girl -
Harold E. Scott
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All Critics (15) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (11) | Rotten (4) | DVD (1)
Patchy but striking, and directed with Fisher's usual flair.
Top CriticHere is but another repetition of the standard tale of the vampire bugaboo who likes to sink his oversized dentures into the necks of pretty girls.
Chilling special effects highlight a rather gory production.
The film features the familiar elements (beautiful color cinematography, lavish sets, solid writing, strong performances), making this a worthy heir to its predecessor.
If it isn't as iconic and elemental as its predecessor, that's no reflection on how well it works as a vampire entertainment on its own...an unusually original way to continue the closed-off story of Bram Stoker's novel.
When the story lags (and it often does), at least you have copious eye candy to feast on.
While the plot is over the top and certainly contrived, there are enough spooky sequences to keep horror fans occupied.
Fisher directs with characteristic fluency, and the cast is splendid.
Kind of Dracula Meets Tennessee Williams.
"lusty vampire romp"
One of the better horror films put out by the schlock Hammer studio.
Audience Reviews for The Brides of Dracula
Super Reviewer
Peel is an interesting choice as the lead vampire. Handsome and charming he's basically the complete opposite of Chris Lee's Dracula. He also lacks the intensity but at least Cushing pops in to pick up the slack. The production design is on par with nearly all Hammer productions. You may say that their films are a bit stuffy but I say that is part of their charm. The company made Gothic horror and they did it well.
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Foreign Titles
- The Brides of Dracula (1960) (DE)
- The Brides of Dracula (1960) (UK)
