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Dracula (1958)

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Also known as:

The Horror of Dracula (USA)

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Status: In Release

Category: Film

Release dates:
May 22, 1958 (UK - Theatrical)
November 2, 2007 (UK - Re-release)

Genre: Gothic Horror

Country of origin: UK

Language: English

Running time: 81 mins

Directed by: Terence Fisher

Written by: Jimmy Sangster

Produced by: Anthony Hinds

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Synopsis

Dr. Van Helsing, investigating the death of his friend concludes that Jonathan Harker was the victim of a blood-sucking vampire. When Harker's fiancée, Lucy, becomes trapped by the terrifying force and hypnotic power of Count Dracula, Van Helsing releases her tortured soul by driving a stake through her heart. But Dracula persists in seeking revenge against Harker, targeting Lucy's beautiful sister, Mina. Van Helsing swears to exorcise this evil forever by confronting the vile and depraved Count himself.

In 2007 the British Film Institute re-released Dracula in the UK in a restored and remastered version on both 35mm and digitalprint. This hybrid version restores the British title card.


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UK quad poster Dracula and Lucy Jonathan Harker (John Van Eyssen)

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29 December 2012, DRACULA on UK Blu-ray

UPDATED Friday 11th January 2013 RELEASED ON 3-DISC DOUBLE PLAY ON 18TH MARCH 2013 Hammer, Icon Film Distribution and Lionsgate are proud to present a...

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Victor

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02 Mar 2013, 8:19pm

(Continued) ... the aethetic choices that are made, as well as unpredictable chemical reactions. I applaud the Blu-Ray digital mastering team for following the BFI's lead. After seeing online screen captures, I can't wait to see the difference in the color balance from the American IB Technicolor prints that I have seen over the years. The way DRACULA was processed in its country of origin was certainly the best model for digital remastering. What matters most is that Hammer has cooperated in making a restored version of DRACULA before there coud be any additional deterioration of the original elements. BRAVO!