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Dracula Has Risen from the Grave

Hammer Film Productions

United Kingdom

English

Latin

Christopher Lee

Rupert Davies

Veronica Carlson

Barbara Ewing

Barry Andrews

Ewan Hooper

Marion Mathie

Michael Ripper

John D. Collins

Norman Bacon

George A. Cooper

Christopher Cunningham

Anthony Hinds

Freddie Francis

Spencer Reeve

Bram Stoker

Arthur Grant

Aida Young

James Bernard

Christopher Sutton

Heather Nurse

Rosemarie McDonald Peattie

Wanda Kelley

Peter Diamond

Eddie Powell

Bert Luxford

Frank George

Dennis Robertson

James Needs

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 wildly admirable and a must-watch. The wonderful (and ingenious) poster, on its own, more than makes up for Cushing's absence.

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, Veronica Carlson, Barry Andrews and Barbara Ewing. Music is by James Bernard and cinematography by Arthur Grant.

Very much a case of style over substance, Dracula Has Risen from the Grave is still very much a top line Hammer Dracula pic. Story sees the famous Count accidentally revived and embark upon a mission of revenge, which spells trouble for the inhabitants of the village that sits in the shadow of his castle. Enter a scenario where Dracula is very much on the periphery as he tracks Carlson's sultry babe for his nefarious ends. Lust, blood, breasts and religious zeal does follow.

That's about it as story goes, but even though strands such as religious beliefs - or otherwise - are dangled but not pulled hard enough, the screenplay is not without interesting merit. A number of great scenes lift the pic out of the ordinary, from a terrific "body in a bell" opening, to the grandiose splendour of a crucifix blood splatter, the craft on show engages and thrills. The middle section slow moves as we are party to young lovers under duress via Drac, but Drac pops up from time to time to menace humans and horses alike.

The super craft doesn't stop there, the costuming and sets are ornate and very appealing, with the various colour lens choices also superb. Standing out are the roof top sequences, we get high level views of an angular landscape, with jutted slates, odd chimney tops (one even looking like a magic mushroom), all of which is shrouded in mist. There's even green smoke coming out of some stacks, just what are the villagers burning on their fires?! While Bernard scores it with menacing relish, some of the title music having shades of Berlioz at his most unnerving.

Competently acted and directed with a keen eye for detail, this is one of the better Hammer Dracula sequels. 7/10

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Christopher Lee

Rupert Davies

Veronica Carlson

Barbara Ewing

Barry Andrews

Ewan Hooper

Marion Mathie

Michael Ripper

John D. Collins

Norman Bacon

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