Dracula Has Risen from the Grave
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.
Why it matters
Dracula Has Risen from the Grave delivers classic Hammer gothic horror soaked in eerie atmosphere and shadowy menace, proving the undead prince still commands dread without his usual sidekick.
- Christopher Lee’s imposing Dracula prowls with chilling gravitas, even without Peter Cushing’s Van Helsing to spar against.
- Freddie Francis’ direction bathes Transylvania in mist and menace, crafting some of Hammer’s most memorable chiaroscuro visuals.
- James Bernard’s score pulses with urgent dread, underscoring the film’s creeping supernatural terror.
- Ideal for fans of Hammer’s moody style and vampire lore who appreciate atmosphere trumping plot complexity.
Director
21 horror films in catalog
The Brain 1962
Paranoiac 1963
Nightmare 1964
The Evil of Frankenstein 1964
Dr Terror's House of Horrors 1965
The Skull 1965
The Psychopath 1966
The Deadly Bees 1966
Torture Garden 1967
Dracula Has Risen from the Grave 1968
Trog 1970
Mumsy, Nanny, Sonny & Girly 1970
The Vampire Happening 1971
Tales from the Crypt 1972
Tales That Witness Madness 1973
The Creeping Flesh 1973
Craze 1974
The Ghoul 1975
Legend of the Werewolf 1975
The Doctor and the Devils 1985
Dark Tower 1987
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
40
Creature
55
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
14
Survival
66
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