Dracula Has Risen from the Grave1968

Name: Dracula Has Risen from the Grave
Genre: Vampire, Gothic, Classic Monsters
Released: 1968-11-07
Rating: 6.6

“He lives! They die! Christopher Lee as the fanged undead.”

Directed by Freddie Francis

6.6

Crypt Score

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IMDb 6.5Rotten Tomatoes 81%Metacritic 66TMDB 6.7

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Year

1968

Runtime

92 min

Box Office

🏆 1 nomination total

The premise

In the shadow of Castle Dracula, the Prince of Darkness is revived by blood trickling from the head-wound of an unconscious priest attempting exorcism. And once more fear and terror strikes Transylvania as the undead Prince of Darkness stalks the village of Keineneburg to ensnare victims and satisfy his evil thirst.

Horror Vault's take

Hammer Horror's iconic Prince of Darkness returns in this richly atmospheric entry, resurrected through a grim accident involving a wounded priest whose faith may not be strong enough to hold the darkness at bay. With Castle Dracula casting its long shadow over the surrounding countryside, Christopher Lee prowls the night with commanding menace, pursuing those who dared to challenge his reign. Lush Gothic visuals and a palpable clash between religious belief and supernatural evil give this sequel a distinctly operatic tension that sets it apart from straightforward creature fare.

Content: Vampire Violence And Blood, Impalement, Brief Sexual Threat, Scenes Involving A Hanged Woman