The return of dracula 1958united artistsolive films bluray. The return of dracula 1958united artistsolive films blu. Van helsing to destroy the predatory villain when he targets harkers loved ones. The return of dracula is a 1958 dracula film about count dracula making a return. Its the reverse of that trope, and it was surprisingly great. All the trivia you can handle about the return of dracula, 1958, directed by paul landres, with francis lederer, norma eberhardt, ray stricklyn. There really is nothing like seeing a film for the first time i almost forgot what it is like to not know what. Cry of the werewolf 1944 film full movie classic horror duration. Olive films has released on bluray the return of dracula a.
Cast and crew credits for the return of dracula, 1958, directed by paul landres, with francis lederer, norma eberhardt, ray stricklyn, at turner classic movies. I too prefer the subtle yet bombastic count we saw in return to lees more feral, chewinguptheshrubbery interpretation. Jazz on the screen is a reference work of filmographic information and does not point to digitized versions of the items described. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of the return of dracula with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. In this somber, yet teenfilled vampire movie from 1958, dracula the king of all vampires, the lord of darkness, vlad the impaler, decides to leave the moderate climate of europe and, for some. Sometimes i can believe that studios like mgm are actually reading online fan requests after all, for here are two of my personal favorite horror movies from the 1950s, paired perfectly together like id.
With peter cushing, christopher lee, michael gough, melissa stribling. Sometimes i can believe that studios like mgm are actually reading online fan requests after all, for here are two of my personal favorite horror movies from the 1950s, paired perfectly together like id always hoped they would be. Read the full synopsis of the return of dracula, 1958, directed by paul landres, with francis lederer, norma eberhardt, ray stricklyn, at turner classic movies. The female lead, rachel mayberry, was played by norma eberhardt. But it does feature peter cushing as van helsing again. The return of dracula, or curse of dracula, had the unfortunate timing of being made and released shortly before hammer released dracula horror of dracula in 1958 this doomed, low budget, american international picture produced film would be consigned to being an after thought or ignored which really is a shame. Having been released in 1958 and 1957 respectively, they are not full of. Please support tcmdb by adding to this information. In stark contrast, the return of dracula features an entire cast of victims that are tender, caring, and completely innocent. Jonathan harker begets the ire of count dracula after he accepts a job at the vampires castle under false pretenses, forcing his colleague dr. Apr 17, 2015 macabre is a 1958 thriller film directed by william castle, written by robb white, and starring william prince, jim backus, christine white, jacqueline scott, and susan morrow. With francis lederer, norma eberhardt, ray stricklyn, john wengraf.
And yet, as a film historian, i find it fascinating to consider that this film was a contemporary of the likes of the fly, the blob, and fiend without a face. Nov 03, 2014 the return of dracula, or curse of dracula, had the unfortunate timing of being made and released shortly before hammer released dracula horror of dracula in 1958 this doomed, low budget, american international picture produced film would be consigned to being an after thought or ignored which really is a shame. Lowbudget film about the count killing a czech artist and assuming his identity as he makes his way to the states. He directed episodes of the lone ranger, maverick and flipper, among many other tv series he directed the vampire film the return of dracula 1958 based on pat fiedlers script and starring ray stricklyn, virginia vincent, john wengraf, gage clarke, jimmy baird and greta granstedt. The return of dracula 1958 the vampire 1957 director. Overview full credits full synopsis notes music screenplay info.
Unfortunately for this movie, the superb horror of dracula was released right after. Sep 14, 2016 the return of dracula 1958 cirothungol. Its a shame this movie got obscured by hammer film s horror of dracula 1958 released in the same year. After a vampire leaves his native balkans, he murders a czech artist, assumes his identity, and moves in with the dead mans american cousins. The fantastic disappearing man francis lederer midnite movies vampires coffin, the 1958 aka. Curse of dracula on us television and the fantastic disappearing man in the uk is a 1958 horror film starring francis lederer as count dracula. Vampire movies complete list classic horror film board. Aug 15, 2014 dracula il vampiro 1958 film horror christopher lee peter cushing 216. Originally released as the return of dracula and also known by the irrelevant title the fantastic disappearing man, this interesting vampire variant on shadow of a doubt finds the infamous count. Apr 28, 2009 the return of dracula 1958 a bmovie version of dracula thats well thought of. The return of draculais a 1958 horror film starring francis lederer as count dracula. The return of dracula 1958 page 15 classic horror film. For me, the subplot of dracula s attack on the blind girl is what makes this movie a cut above so many others. The return of dracula 1958 trailer with french subs.
The return of dracula is a 1958 horror film starring francis lederer as count dracula. A cold war horror movie in which vampirism functions as a metaphor for communism and. So im glad to have experienced the return of dracula if for no other reason than it helps me gain a more complete understanding of. The library of congress may or may not own a copy of a particular film or video. Paul landres 19122001 was an american film and television editor and director. The return of dracula 1958 dvd germany region 2 english for. Watch dracula full movie in hd visit after jonathan harker attacks dracula at his castle apparently somewhere in.
An 1958 american film with the title character played by francis lederer. Full film english 2016 i full horror story hd, cinema movies tv fullhd action c. So im glad to have experienced the return of dracula if for no other reason than it helps me gain a more complete understanding of the horror film landscape in 1958. The curse of dracula, the 1958 horror outing from gramercy pictures released by united artists, directed by paul landres, written by pat fielder, and starring francis lederer, norma eberhardt, john wengraf, ray stricklyn, virginia vincent, gage clark, jimmie baird, and greta.
Once there, he moves in with the dead mans family and begins acting rather strangely. This film was first released as the top half of a double bill with flame barrier, the. Trading gore for grandeur, horror of dracula marks an impressive turn for inveterate christopher lee as the titular vampire, and a typical hammer mood that. Trump criticizes who for being too focused on china, issuing bad advice about covid19 pandemic. Synopsis help fill this in cast francis lederer as count dracula bellac gordal norma eberhardt as rachel mayberry ray stricklyn as tim hansen john wengraf as john merriman virginia vincent as jennie blake gage. When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. The return of dracula movie posters from movie poster shop. He directed episodes of the lone ranger, maverick and flipper, among many other tv series. After years of reading about it and seeing stills in famous monsters. The first in the series of hammer horror films starring christopher lee as count dracula, the film also features peter cushing as doctor van helsing, along with michael gough, melissa stribling, carol marsh, and john van eyssen. Hollywood director paul landres who directed episodes of the lone ranger and the vampire brings his vision to the 1958 vampiric tale the return of dracula that doesnt really add much to the history of the character or try anything new but is still a gorgeous looking black and white. Dracula is the moment at which the hammer product was finally perfected by the team originally responsible for the curse of frankenstein. Dracula horror of dracula terence fisher, reino unido, 1958 trailer.
Old world evil infects a new world small town, in this widescreen black and white gem. It was filmed in black and white with a brief color sequence involving blood and directed by paul landres. The return of dracula 1958the vampire 1957 director. Fernando mendez curse of the undead 1959 creepyclassics atom age vampire 1960 aka.
The return of dracula 1958 classic horror film board. Overview of the return of dracula, 1958, directed by paul landres, with francis lederer, norma eberhardt, ray stricklyn, at turner classic movies. The return of dracula 1958 a bmovie version of dracula thats well thought of. It was the first dracula film i ever saw that showed the vampires in their wolfish guises, and i absolutely love all the swirling mist. Brides of dracula 1960 the 2nd hammer dracula movie, but this one doesnt have christopher lee. Street date october 18, 2016 available through kino lorber 29. Macabre is a 1958 thriller film directed by william castle, written by robb white, and starring william prince, jim backus, christine white, jacqueline scott, and susan morrow. Sep 18, 2017 regarder the return of dracula film complet vf. Dracula il vampiro 1958 film horror christopher lee peter cushing 1416.
Dracula il vampiro 1958 film horror christopher lee peter cushing 216. Unlike the first film, which still has an old fashioned air of gainsborough pictures about it, this is sharp, lushlooking through out, and superbly acted by. The return of dracula was the first horror film i ever saw. Each of the detailed ratings you select will result in a cumulative score for this film. Its a shame this movie got obscured by hammer films horror of dracula 1958 released in the same year. He directed the vampire film the return of dracula 1958 based on pat fiedlers script and starring ray stricklyn, virginia vincent, john wengraf, gage clarke, jimmy. It was largely overshadowed in 1958 by the horror of dracula also a fine film as any draculaphile would agree but it deserves to be recognized as the fine. The return of dracula movie the return of dracula released on april 01, 1958. The curse of dracula, the 1958 horror outing from gramercy pictures released by united artists, directed by paul.
The return of dracula 1958 dvd germany region 2 english. Dracula reborn horror, vampire movies full film english 2016 i full horror story. The return of dracula is a 1958 american supernatural horror film directed by westerns specialist paul landres the flame barrier. Dracula is a 1958 british supernatural horror film directed by terence fisher and written by jimmy sangster based on bram stokers 1897 novel of the same name. Btw, the entire film is now on youtube in a higher resolution than what we typical get on there for older movies.
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