Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein (1972) movie poster

Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein

Dracula contra Frankenstein

1972 ·1h 28m · ★ 4.8 (36)

Dracula kills another innocent victim and Dr. Seward decides it's time to wipe him off the face of the earth. Armed with a hammer and a wooden stake, he arrives at Castle Dracula and duly dispatches the vampire Count. Next day, however, Dr. Frankenstein arrives with his assistant, Morpho, and a large crate containing the monster. Using the blood of a pub singer who has been abducted by his creation, the doctor brings Dracula back to life and uses him for his own ends. The Count and a female vampire continue to terrorise the town, so Dr Seward once again sets out for Castle Dracula. Unfortunately, he is attacked by the Frankenstein monster and left for dead. Amira, a gypsy, rescues him and summons up a werewolf to do battle with the forces of evil...

Why it matters

A wild mashup of gothic icons that trades cohesion for lurid charm and midnight-movie madness.

  • A rare Euro horror crossover that pits Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, and a werewolf in a chaotic gothic stew.
  • More cult curiosity than classic — expect loose plotting, campy dialogue, and low-budget effects that lean into the sleazy charm.
  • Perfect for fans of 70s Euro horror’s grindhouse vibe and those who delight in Frankenstein and vampire lore gone off the rails.
  • Notorious for its baffling tone shifts and narrative free-for-all, but that’s part of its warped appeal for midnight screenings and genre deep dives.
50 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
14
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
14
Supernatural
60
Creature
91
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
0
Survival
50
Mad ScientistRevengeVampire

Setting

Castle

Phobia triggers

Religious Imagery

TMDB Keywords

batshypnosismurderridiculouswolfman

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