Search - Dracula - Prince of Darkness [Special Edition] on DVD

Content Advisory: Not For Children Movie Release: 1966 DVD Release: 10/21/1998 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Audio Tracks: English, French SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 30 mins Studio: Anchor Bay Members Wishing: 20 Genres: Horror, Costume Horror

Christopher Lee dons the evil Count's cloak once again after an 8-year hiatus for this first "authentic" sequel to Hammer Studios' Horror of Dracula (the literal 1960 follow-up Brides of Dracula did not feature Lee). The story begins when two stuffy vacationing couples make an ill-fated stopover at Castle Karlsbad in the Carpathian mountains -- despite the warnings of the mysterious Fr. Sandor (Andrew Keir) and the near-destruction of their coach when the terrified driver runs for his life. After a slightly tedious stretch, one of the men (Charles Tingwell) is sacrificed in a bloody Satanic ritual, orchestrated by the Count's loyal manservant Klove (Philip Latham) to bring the legendary vampire back to life. The revived Count immediately sets his sights on the man's wife (Barbara Shelley), making her his undead bride; the surviving pair seek refuge in Fr. Sandor's abbey, with the undead bloodsuckers in hot pursuit. This stylish and chilling production is imbued with Gothic atmosphere by director Terence Fisher (one of his last films for the studio) and remains one of the classier entries from Hammer's heyday. Also known as Revenge of Dracula. ~ Cavett Binion, All Movie Guide

Christopher Lee - Dracula
Barbara Shelley - Helen
Andrew Keir - Father Sandor
Francis Matthews - Charles
Suzanne Farmer - Diana

Christopher Lee plays Dracula, Prince of Darkness in this Hammer film, which comes to DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. English and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Mono. There are neither closed-captions nor subtitles on this release. Supplemental materials include a commentary track with Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley, Francis Matthews, and Suzanne Farmer. Also available are behind-the-scenes home videos, a theatrical trailer, and an episode from The World of Hammer series titled "Dracula and the Undead." This is a superb disc, especially for fans of Hammer films. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide