Dracula A.D. 1972 (1972)
Synopsis of Dracula A.D. 1972
Hammer Studios attempted to inject new blood into their Dracula series by setting their next installment in ultra-mod '70s London, where the Count is revived after 100 years by a gang of devil-worshipping swingers led by the not-so-cleverly-named Johnny Alucard (Christopher Neame), and later joined by Jessica (Stephanie Beacham), granddaughter of the legendary vampire hunter Dr. Van Helsing (Peter Cushing, returning to the role after more than a decade). After the group manages to resurrect the Count, he sets about the task of destroying the house of Van Helsing once and forever, leading to a battle in a de-sanctified cathedral. Despite some well-staged scenes, a thrilling prologue (involving a tense battle between Lee and Cushing aboard a runaway coach) and the presence of the stunning Caroline Munro, this is definitely one of the weaker entries in the series, and the script gives Lee very little to do with the hissing, red-eyed villain. Lee may have been bored with reprising the role altogether, as he would only return for one more sequel, The Satanic Rites of Dracula. ~ Cavett Binion, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 96 mins
Complete Cast of Dracula A.D. 1972
- Stephanie Beacham - Jessica Van Helsing
- Michael Coles - Inspector
- William Ellis - Joe Mitchum
- Janet Key - Anna
- Christopher Lee - Count Dracula
- Caroline Munro - Laura
- David Andrews - Detective Sgt. Pearson
- Lally Bowers - Matron
- Peter Cushing - Prof. Van Helsing
- Marsha Hunt - Gaynor
- Michael Kitchen - Greg
- Philip Miller - Bob
- Christopher Neame - Johnny Alucard
- Stoneground - Rock Group
- Director(s):
- Alan Gibson
- Writer(s):
- Don Houghton
- Producer(s):
- Josephine Douglas
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Violence, Not For Children, Adult Situations)
- Categories:
- Horror
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