Dracula: Prince of Darkness
"DEAD for Ten Years DRACULA, Prince of Darkness, LIVES AGAIN!"
Originally released in 1966. Dracula: Prince of Darkness is a horror film. directed by Terence Fisher.
Starring Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley, and Andrew Keir
Synopsis
Whilst vacationing in the Carpathian Mountain, two couples stumble across the remains of Count Dracula's castle. The Count's trusted servant kills one of the men, suspending the body over the Count's ashes so that the blood drips from the corpse and saturates the blackened remains. The ritual is completed, the Count revived and his attentions focus on the dead man's wife who is to become his partner; devoted to an existence of depravity and evil.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 9, 1966
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (274 votes)
Budget
$280.4K
Production budget
Box Office
$364.9K
1.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $280,379
- Revenue
- $364,937
Production Companies
- Hammer Film Productions
- Associated British Productions (ABP)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dracula: Prince of Darkness about?
Whilst vacationing in the Carpathian Mountain, two couples stumble across the remains of Count Dracula's castle. The Count's trusted servant kills one of the men, suspending the body over the Count...
Who directed Dracula: Prince of Darkness?
Dracula: Prince of Darkness was directed by Terence Fisher.
How long is Dracula: Prince of Darkness?
Dracula: Prince of Darkness has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Dracula: Prince of Darkness released?
Dracula: Prince of Darkness was released on January 9, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dracula: Prince of Darkness?
The main cast of Dracula: Prince of Darkness includes Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley, Andrew Keir, Francis Matthews, Suzan Farmer.
Is Dracula: Prince of Darkness worth watching?
Dracula: Prince of Darkness has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 274 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.