Scars of Dracula [VHS]

Scars of Dracula [VHS]
by Roy Ward Baker

Scars of Dracula [VHS]

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Actor: Christopher Lee, Christopher Matthews, Dennis Waterman, Jenny Hanley, Patrick Troughton
Director: Roy Ward Baker
Edition: VHS Tape
Audio: English (Original Language), Analog
Format: Color, EP, NTSC
Running Time: 92 minutes
Release Date: 1998-01-01
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Publisher: Republic Pictures
Studio: Republic Pictures

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Movie Review: Scars of Dracula
Summary: 4 Stars

I love Christopher Lee . He is the best Dracula!! This in his peak at Hammer Films! Great movie.

Movie Review: they don't know how to make them like this anymore
Summary: 4 Stars

i'm not being the least bit objective here . i love the HAMMER gothic horror catalog . this fifth and last gothic dracula film to star CHRISTOPHER LEE as COUNT ALUCARD is a gas . it was preceeded by "THE HORROR OF DRACULA" , "DRACULA ; PRINCE OF DARKNESS" , "DRACULA HAS RISEN FROM THE GRAVE" and finally "TASTE THE BLOOD OF DRACULA" in that order . yes DAVID PEEL had played drac in the early interum prior to PRINCE OF DARKNESS in "THE BRIDES OF DRACULA" and very well i might add . as the franchise progressed , the budgets began to dwindle . i really enjoy seeing the various paintings and murals that stand in for actual outdoor photography begin to crop up . particularly this film . the important thing though is that the fun quotient is still very much in evidence . if you loved the previous films , you're going to highly enjoy this one . i've never seen "DRACULA A.D. 1972" (i'm sure it's fun though) . if you're missing this piece of the gothic dracula puzzle because of critics , don't be dissuaded . don't loiter . as you can plainly see , the price is only going up for this gold .

Movie Review: Buyer, beware! Not the collectible version.
Summary: 1 Stars

Be advised that the version of "Scars Of Dracula" that Amazon is currently selling is an expurgated release that misleads the customer with its cover art. This has a single disc and the featured film only, and the other with 2 amazing music videos and the "Faces Of Christopher Lee" documentary that made this an attractive collectible has been removed, in spite of what the packaging still claims. The lobby card art is also missing inside, so buyer, beware. "Scars Of Dracula" isn't bad as a latter entry in the Lee Dracula canon. It's spoiled slightly, though, by jarringly fake and excessive gore, with regrettably gratuitous sadism. Christopher Lee felt similarly, as optional on-screen commentary attests. My rating here's for the chopped-up reissue.

Movie Review: OBSESSED
Summary: 3 Stars

AFTER BELA LUGOSI THEN THERE WAS CHRISTOPHER LEE. 2 MAJOR BLOOD SUCKERS. SCARS OF DRACULA IS ONE OF THE BEST. LOVE THE SCENE WHEN HE WENT OFF ON HIS VAMPIRE COMPANION FOR GETTING READY TO EAT HIS SNACK. THEY DON'T MAKE EM LIKE THIS ANYMORE

Movie Review: "Scars of Dracula" Is The Most Gory, Violent Installment In Hammer's Dracula Series
Summary: 4 Stars

The fans and critics are correct, "Scars of Dracula" is a departure from Hammer Production's Dracula series. It is definitely gorier and more violent than the others as though targeted for younger audiences who were craving more gore and violence in the early seventies. In "Scars of Dracula," Dracula appears more evil and diabolical. His violent outbursts are quite shocking. Perhaps he hasn't been getting enough sleep. That would explain the bloodshot eyes. Furthermore, Dracula always had a sense of class and breeding; in this film, he's a veritable brute.

I enjoyed "Scars of Dracula." Though I don't consider myself a gore hound, I do love a high body count. This movie promised an extremely high one but I was disappointed. It begins with a bang: The mass spilling of innocent blood inside a church (quite blasphemous and daring for 1970). However, the pace slows down and never quite picks up. The ending itself wasn't anything spectacular or memorable. However, I'll never forget when Dracula loses his temper and repeatedly stabs his vampire girlfriend with a knife.

As always, horror legend Christopher Lee has great stage presence. His performance as Dracula is still superb despite character alterations. Unlike, "Dracula: Prince of Darkness," he actually speaks instead of only appearing sinister. I was thankful for this. I am very fond of Lee's deep, manly voice. It sounds both charming and villainous at the same time. You must add "Scars of Dracula" to your Christopher Lee Dracula series from Hammer Production. In fact, it is highly recommended for all fans of Lee.

Note of Interest: I ordered "Scars of Dracula" new from Amazon.com. The jewel case did not have the bonus DVD as advertised on the cover. Nor did it have the customary movie poster. I was very disappointed that Anchor Bay failed to include these items in my purchase.

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