Dracula
Seen it?1974 | 98 min | Drama, Horror, TV Movie, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and horror fans. If you loved Interview with the Vampire or Bram Stoker's Dracula, start here.
- The mood
- Scary, warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
Dracula is searching for a woman who looks like his long dead wife.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 34K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Dan Curtis
- Jack PalanceDracula
- Simon WardArthur
- Nigel DavenportVan Helsing
- Fiona LewisLucy
- Murray BrownJonathan Harker
- Penelope HornerMina
- Pamela BrownMrs. Westenra
- Sarah DouglasDracula's Wife
- Virginia WetherellDracula's Wife
- Barbara LindleyDracula's Wife