Dracula Has Risen from the Grave
Dracula Has Risen from the Grave

Dracula Has Risen from the Grave

1968
Movie
92 min
English

In the shadow of Castle Dracula, the Prince of Darkness is revived by blood trickling from the head-wound of an unconscious priest attempting exorcism. And once more fear and terror strikes Transylvania as the undead Prince of Darkness stalks the village of Keineneburg to ensnare victims and satisfy his evil thirst.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Google Users75%
Director: Terence FisherGenres: Horror, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In a remote European village plagued by the curse of Dracula, the local priest defies his superior and embarks on a mission to destroy the vampire. He travels to Dracula's castle with his terrified servant, but their presence awakens the Count, who is more than ready to unleash his terror upon the unsuspecting villagers. As the body count rises and fear grips the community, the true battle against evil begins.

Critical Reception

The film was generally well-received by critics and audiences, praised for its atmospheric direction, Christopher Lee's imposing performance, and Hammer's signature gothic horror elements. While not considered the absolute best in the Hammer Dracula series, it is often cited as a strong entry with effective scares and a compelling narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Christopher Lee's magnetic portrayal of Dracula is a standout.
  • Terence Fisher's direction creates a genuinely suspenseful and atmospheric experience.
  • The film effectively balances gothic horror with moments of genuine dread.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciate the film for its classic Hammer horror aesthetic, Christopher Lee's iconic performance as Dracula, and the suspenseful atmosphere. Some find the plot a bit formulaic but enjoy the creature effects and the overall gothic tone.

Fun Fact

Hammer's decision to include a scene where Dracula's blood is shown (albeit briefly) was a daring move for the time and contributed to the film's reputation for pushing boundaries.

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John Chard

John Chard

Shadows and Fog. Dracula Has Risen from the Grave is the fourth film in Hammer Films' Dracula series. It is directed by Freddie Francis and written by Anthony Hinds (under his alias John Elder). It stars Christopher Lee, Rupert Davies, V...
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talisencrw

Though for the classic Hammer 'Dracula' series starring Sir Christopher Lee as the 'protagonist' it loses oomph for not also starring Sir Peter Cushing (who always seemed to get the best work out of Lee in the Hammer days), this still is wi...