Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972) movie poster

Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972)

"The Count is back, with an eye for London's hotpants . . . and a taste for everything"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 76%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 27% (RT: 27%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Horror

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Director
Alan Gibson
Runtime
1h 36m
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.9/10 (185 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
27%
Cast
Christopher Lee as Count Dracula
Peter Cushing as Professor Van Helsing
Stephanie Beacham as Jessica Van Helsing
Christopher Neame as Johnny Alucard
Michael Coles as Inspector
Marsha Hunt as Gaynor
Caroline Munro as Laura Bellows
Janet Key as Anna
Most people think so. 76% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 185 votes. Critics scored it lower at 27%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Set in London in the early 1970's, supposedly for teen thrills, Johnny organises a black magic ceremony in a desolate churchyard. The culmination of the ritual, however, is the rejuvenation of Dracula from shrivelled remains. Johnny, Dracula' s disciple, lures victims to the deserted graveyard for his master's pleasure and one of the victims delivered is Jessica Van Helsing. Descended from the Van Helsing line of vampire hunters her grandfather, equipped with all the devices to snare and destroy the Count, confronts his arch enemy in the age-old battle between good and evil. Wikipedia โ†—
Audience Consensus

Dracula A.D. 1972 is a 1972 horror film directed by Alan Gibson. Set in London in the early 1970's, supposedly for teen thrills, Johnny organises a black magic ceremony in a desolate churchyard. The culmination of the ritual, however, is the rejuvenation of Dracula from shrivelled remains.

Johnny, Dracula' s disciple, lures victims to the deserted graveyard for his master's pleasure and one of the victims delivered is Jessica Van Helsing. Descended from the Van Helsing line of vampire hunters her grandfather, equipped with all the devices to snare and destroy the Count, confronts his arch enemy in the age-old battle between good and evil. The film has been rated by 185 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a horror film, Dracula A.D. 1972 delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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