
In London 1872 - the final battle between Lawrence van Helsing and Count Dracula on top of a coach results in Dracula dying from a stake made from the remains of a wooden wheel. Lawrence dies from his wounds and, as he is buried, a servant of Dracula buries the remains of the stake by the grave and keeps a bottle of Dracula's ashes and the ring. One hundred years later, the colourful 1972, Johnny, the great-grandson of the servant joins up with a "group" containing Jessica, t... (Full plot summary below)
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In London 1872 - the final battle between Lawrence van Helsing and Count Dracula on top of a coach results in Dracula dying from a stake made from the remains of a wooden wheel. Lawrence dies from his wounds and, as he is buried, a servant of Dracula buries the remains of the stake by the grave and keeps a bottle of Dracula's ashes and the ring. One hundred years later, the colourful 1972, Johnny, the great-grandson of the servant joins up with a "group" containing Jessica, the grand-daughter of the present vampire hunter, Abraham van Helsing and with their unknowing help resurrect Dracula in the 20th Century who is determined to destroy the house of Van Helsing, but who can believe that The king of the Vampires really exists and is alive - in 20th Century London?
Leave your thoughts about Dracula A.D. 1972.
| Film FrenzyMatt BrunsonThe disappointment involving Dracula A.D. 1972 is that the title character never ventures outside his hiding ground, missing a rich opportunity for some interesting juxtapositions. |
| Entertainment WeeklyChris NashawatyDracula A.D. 1972 isn't a great movie. But it is an undeniable hoot to watch especially if, like the Count, "you've got an eye for London's hot pants... " And who doesn't, really? |
| Antagony & EcstasyTim BraytonA sad way to watch a formerly great series enter its death throes. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertThis isn't a terrific rationale for another horror flick but, given Miss Beacham's ability to heave, and her bosom to heave with, it will have to do. |
| User Reviewcount bOne of my favorite movies. Portrays Dracula in a romantic light... ALthough we've seen it all before: Finds girl who looks like his old love, struggles to get her, like all the others & original Bram Stoker novel, this one is braught up to date - in the hippy period. Memorable. |
| User ReviewDan AA brilliant premise (Dracula resurrected in the modern age). Something to add to the favourites list. Great dialogue, a fantastic Peter Cushing and wonderful direction. Opinion may change when I've seen the rest though. |
| User ReviewNelson PAlright, putting Dracula in a 70s setting is a silly idea, particularly to Stoker purists like myself. However, this is an outrageously entertaining movie. It's not as well made as "Horror of Dracula", but its still has the same feel of the other Hammer films. My only complaint was that Dracula wasn't at the center of the movie, but the equally cool Johnny Alucard was a great fill in. |
| User ReviewMarina WThis is a Hammer Horror Dracula movie with a 70s twist. Very predictable, but very enjoyable! |
| User ReviewDaniel BOne of the funniest from Hammer. Swinging London. Yeah right! |
| User ReviewMatthew JCaroline Munro was born to play a spaced out devil worshiping hippie. Too bad she does not last long. Cushing is excellent, especially in the the two big Dracula fight scenes. Lee does not have much to do in 1972, which is a shame. Though I suppose it was better that way, the whole Vampire out of Water theme leads to too much hooey. Johnny Alucard is a great low rent Malcolm McDowell, isn't he. OH and the music! The music really makes this one, in the end, it is loud, full of wah wah, and blisteringly horrible! |