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Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972)

Rate: 5
Viewed: 3/09

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3/09: While watching Dracula A.D. 1972, I notice the improvement over three previous Hammer Horror films: Horror of Dracula, Dracula Has Risen from the Grave, and Taste the Blood of Dracula.

One thing is for sure: the pace is faster. The material is fresh but is still redundant. Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing are more refined playing the traditional characters by courtesy of one tried-and-true adage: practice makes perfect.

At the same time, Alan Gibson does a decent job of incorporating style, letting the characters come alive while telling a vibrant mystery story. All of the elements put together make Dracula A.D. 1972 a satisfying Hammer Horror experience. The problem? Well, it's like seeing a Dracula film for the 500th time. The story begins and ends the same way. So, what's new? Also, it's tiring to see Christopher Neame trying to be the next Malcolm McDowell.

All in all, Dracula A.D. 1972 is more of the same.