After Jonathan Harker attacks Dracula at his castle, the vampire travels to a nearby city, where he preys on the family of Harker's fiancée. The only one who may be able to protect them is Dr. van Helsing, Harker's friend and fellow-student of vampires, who is determined to destroy Dracula, whatever the cost.
Perhaps the constant hunt for hemoglobin is slowing our villain down, for this time there are strong indications that the once gory plot is showing definite signs of anemia.
– A.H. Weiler,
New York Times,
25 Mar 2006
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Both director Terence Fisher as well as the cast have taken a serious approach to the macabre theme that adds up to lotsa tension and suspense.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
23 Sep 2007
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Christopher Lee's Dracula is a menacing and complex presence who never lets his fangs and cape dominate.
– David Jenkins,
Time Out,
1 Nov 2007
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This Grand Guignol treatment bowled people over in the 50s, and it still yields some potent shocks.