This film is a direct sequel to "Dracula Has Risen From the Grave" which picks up during the end of that movie with Dracula impaled on a gold crucifix. A traveling merchant happens upon the scene just in time to witness Dracula dissolve into a mass of blood, and the quick thinking businessman steals his cloak along with a gold medallion with the name "Dracula" inscribed on it, and some of the count's blood.
Back in England, a trio of old Christian rich men go out every month in search of some fun which is mainly to the local brothel. They run across a young devil worshipper whom they coax into showing them even greater pleasures than they've experienced in the company of the hookers. He agrees, but only if they'll buy something for use in a ceremony.
The four of them show up at an antique dealers' store. It's the salesman who found Dracula's remains.
They buy the legendary vampire's belongings, including a vial of his powdered blood. Needless to say, during a satanic ceremony in an abandoned local abbey, Dracula is resurrected and targets the daughters of the three men who brought him back to life.
As much as I have loved Christopher Lee in his Hammer roles as Dracula, this one just missed the mark. It felt different, was played different and just did not have the same Lee/Hammer chemistry of old. None the less if you are a fan of Hammer Films and Christopher Lee then this one is worth a watch.
5 out of 10 Scarecrows
Back in England, a trio of old Christian rich men go out every month in search of some fun which is mainly to the local brothel. They run across a young devil worshipper whom they coax into showing them even greater pleasures than they've experienced in the company of the hookers. He agrees, but only if they'll buy something for use in a ceremony.
The four of them show up at an antique dealers' store. It's the salesman who found Dracula's remains.
They buy the legendary vampire's belongings, including a vial of his powdered blood. Needless to say, during a satanic ceremony in an abandoned local abbey, Dracula is resurrected and targets the daughters of the three men who brought him back to life.
As much as I have loved Christopher Lee in his Hammer roles as Dracula, this one just missed the mark. It felt different, was played different and just did not have the same Lee/Hammer chemistry of old. None the less if you are a fan of Hammer Films and Christopher Lee then this one is worth a watch.
5 out of 10 Scarecrows
