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Lee and Cushing reunited again, but in a film set in 1972?
"Dracula A.D. 1972" finally reunited Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing as Dracula and Van Helsing, but besides the novelty of Hammer Studio setting this film in the "present" there is little to recommend this offering. The movie begins 100 years earlier, as the duo battle to the death. But after Dracula turns to dust and Van Helsin dies from his wounds, one of the vampire's minions comes along and scoops up the Count's ashes. A century later the minion's descendant Johnny Alucard (Christopher Neame) is running some swinging London club when he decides the time is ripe to use the ashes to revive the Count. Once corpses drained of their blood start popping up around town, Inspect Murray of Scotland Yard (Michael Coles) visits Lorrimer Van Helsing (the grandson of the Lawrence who died in the prologue) and his granddaughter Jessica (Stephanie Beacham), who does not trust anybody over 30 whether they are undead or whatever. In the end, Van Helsing will again find a new way of disposing of his ancient foe.

As it was the first time around, Cushing is the dominant presence in this film, not only because his Van Helsing is the hero but also because once again Lee's Dracula is reduced to a minor character. Even more detrimental to the finished film, screenwriter Don Houghton simply does not know what to do with the idea of Dracula running amuck in present-day London. Except for the club with the awful rock band Stoneground, the story would work just as well in 1872 London or Transylvania for that matter. Only Cushing's performance makes "Dracula A.D. 1972" worth watching.

Skip this one, unless you have nothing better to do
Not a great film at all. It is interesting to have the count in the 20th century, but he does not belong in it. He needs to stay back in the 1800's, as Stoker meant him to be.

This film is also confusing in many ways. If it is indeed a sequel to "Horror Of Dracula", then how did the count come to be? In "Scars Of Dracula", he caught fire and fell to his death, leaving nothing of himself (presumably). And, being Professor Van Helsing was not in any of the period sequels, how did they fit this story in about he and Dracula fighting one another to the death in 1872? Did this happen in one of the films when we weren't looking? Very unlikely.

At least Peter Cushing returns (finally) as a descendent of Professor Van Helsing. Too bad he could not have been in the four previous films.

As I said, this one is not worth watching, unless you're bored. And if you're bored, this film will add to it.

good at some points
This movie started out slow but it got better.The scene were VAN HELSING and DRACULA [PETER CUSHING and CHRISTOPHER LEE]where they were on that run away wagon was exceptional.The scene were DRACULA[CHRISTOPHER LEE] bit that woman[bit I'd say slashed]was okay and the scene were dracula[christopher lee]fell on the stakes and died.As you read this review you'll find out that this movie moves from okay to borring to okay.

Dracula moves to "modern day" England
Hammer brought Cushing (11 year absence since Brides) and Lee in yet another Dracula film, and broke the taboo keeping them in the past, and moved them into present day (well, it was then...lol) England. It starts - set in past - with a wild galloping fight between Cushing and Lee atop a runaway carrage, ending with Lee getting a stake through the heart from a broke carriage wheel spoke.

Cut to the very modern and hip swinging 70s. Very mod and bored rock and rollers summon Dracula and he is off at a merry clip, showing it is too hard to teach an old dog new tricks! He discovers there is a look alike Van Helsing descendant around, and goes after his granddaughter (Stephanie Beacham).

Lee was still very imposing at the bloodsucker in the black cape, but it was just jarring to see Drac in swinging 70s! Caroline Munro and Beacham pretty up the screen well, and Cushing and Lee still have their old magic, but it's indifferently directed by Alan Gibson and written weakly by Don Houghton.

Sigh...Hammer is showing signs of wear here sadly. I give it four stars instead of three for the terrific work by Cushing and Lee. When they are on screen is super. Rest of the film is thin.

For Dracula fans or admirers of Lee and Cushing. Everyone else will be bored stiff. One can begin to understand Lee's current apathy toward the role that made him famous.

Dracula A.D 1972
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Excellent Movie, Non-biased
A quality drama of a unique portion of 20th century history. Fairly accurate in historical detail in describing the struggles of the reborn state of Israel. Despite all contrary odds and the concerted effort of four arab nations to annihilate the state of Israel, this young struggling nation under Golda's leadership not only survives but "blooms" in the desert.

Excellent movie and nonbiased!!!
A quality drama of a unique portion of 20th century history. Fairly accurate in historical detail in describing the struggles of the reborn state of Israel. Despite all contrary odds and the concerted effort of four arab nations to annihilate the state of Israel, this young struggling nation under Golda's leadership not only survives but "blooms" in the desert.

Excellent movie but bias
I salute the actors and the director but the movie did not show the suffering of the other side. The Movie was too bias to the isreali side without mentioning much about the palestinian side. I am not a palestinian but I think that the sufferings that they went through because of Golda should have been mentioned.... I still enjoyed the movie and I once again Salute Ingrid for her outstanding performance.

A Wonderful Tribute to Golde Meir and to Ingrid Bergman!!!!!
What a wonderful video!!!!! It portrays the real life of Golde Meir through her own words as the elderly woman who returns to her grammar school in Wisconsin. Ingrid Bergman's last role is deffinitely one of her very best! She is very believeable as the Prime Minister of Israel. It is historically accurate and educational! I recommend it highly for students! It shows the young Nation's struggle through the eyes of this courageous woman! A tribute to Golde, Ingrid and Israel!!!!! Shalom!!!!! ... Read more

Description

While England swings, the immortal blood sucker finds jaded psychedelic-era kids are ideal victims. Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing again face off in a Hammer Studio frightfest. Year: 1972 Director: Alan Gibson Starring:Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Stephanie Beacham ... Read more

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Lee and Cushing reunited again, but in a film set in 1972?
"Dracula A.D. 1972" finally reunited Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing as Dracula and Van Helsing, but besides the novelty of Hammer Studio setting this film in the "present" there is little to recommend this offering. The movie begins 100 years earlier, as the duo battle to the death. But after Dracula turns to dust and Van Helsin dies from his wounds, one of the vampire's minions comes along and scoops up the Count's ashes. A century later the minion's descendant Johnny Alucard (Christopher Neame) is running some swinging London club when he decides the time is ripe to use the ashes to revive the Count. Once corpses drained of their blood start popping up around town, Inspect Murray of Scotland Yard (Michael Coles) visits Lorrimer Van Helsing (the grandson of the Lawrence who died in the prologue) and his granddaughter Jessica (Stephanie Beacham), who does not trust anybody over 30 whether they are undead or whatever. In the end, Van Helsing will again find a new way of disposing of his ancient foe.

As it was the first time around, Cushing is the dominant presence in this film, not only because his Van Helsing is the hero but also because once again Lee's Dracula is reduced to a minor character. Even more detrimental to the finished film, screenwriter Don Houghton simply does not know what to do with the idea of Dracula running amuck in present-day London. Except for the club with the awful rock band Stoneground, the story would work just as well in 1872 London or Transylvania for that matter. Only Cushing's performance makes "Dracula A.D. 1972" worth watching.

Skip this one, unless you have nothing better to do
Not a great film at all. It is interesting to have the count in the 20th century, but he does not belong in it. He needs to stay back in the 1800's, as Stoker meant him to be.

This film is also confusing in many ways. If it is indeed a sequel to "Horror Of Dracula", then how did the count come to be? In "Scars Of Dracula", he caught fire and fell to his death, leaving nothing of himself (presumably). And, being Professor Van Helsing was not in any of the period sequels, how did they fit this story in about he and Dracula fighting one another to the death in 1872? Did this happen in one of the films when we weren't looking? Very unlikely.

At least Peter Cushing returns (finally) as a descendent of Professor Van Helsing. Too bad he could not have been in the four previous films.

As I said, this one is not worth watching, unless you're bored. And if you're bored, this film will add to it.

good at some points
This movie started out slow but it got better.The scene were VAN HELSING and DRACULA [PETER CUSHING and CHRISTOPHER LEE]where they were on that run away wagon was exceptional.The scene were DRACULA[CHRISTOPHER LEE] bit that woman[bit I'd say slashed]was okay and the scene were dracula[christopher lee]fell on the stakes and died.As you read this review you'll find out that this movie moves from okay to borring to okay.

Dracula moves to "modern day" England
Hammer brought Cushing (11 year absence since Brides) and Lee in yet another Dracula film, and broke the taboo keeping them in the past, and moved them into present day (well, it was then...lol) England. It starts - set in past - with a wild galloping fight between Cushing and Lee atop a runaway carrage, ending with Lee getting a stake through the heart from a broke carriage wheel spoke.

Cut to the very modern and hip swinging 70s. Very mod and bored rock and rollers summon Dracula and he is off at a merry clip, showing it is too hard to teach an old dog new tricks! He discovers there is a look alike Van Helsing descendant around, and goes after his granddaughter (Stephanie Beacham).

Lee was still very imposing at the bloodsucker in the black cape, but it was just jarring to see Drac in swinging 70s! Caroline Munro and Beacham pretty up the screen well, and Cushing and Lee still have their old magic, but it's indifferently directed by Alan Gibson and written weakly by Don Houghton.

Sigh...Hammer is showing signs of wear here sadly. I give it four stars instead of three for the terrific work by Cushing and Lee. When they are on screen is super. Rest of the film is thin.

For Dracula fans or admirers of Lee and Cushing. Everyone else will be bored stiff. One can begin to understand Lee's current apathy toward the role that made him famous.

Dracula A.D 1972
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Evil of the Vampire.
London ~ 1974. Dracula (Christopher Lee) is undead and plotting mayhem. With a select group of powerful men, the Prince of Darkness plans to unleash an upgrade of bubonic plague. This is the inherent vileness of evil, according to Professor Van Helsing (Peter Cushing). Van Helsing is a descendant of the 19th century vampire-slayer. He and his delectable granddaughter, Jessica (Joanna Lumley), join the battle raging against the menace from beyond the grave. Michael Coles repeats his role from "Dracula A. D. 1972" as a police inspector with a silly Buster Brown haircut that only the '70s could tolerate. A remote country house, full of devil worship and bloody ritual, conceals the vampire coven. Dracula's screen time is limited, but his first appearance is a great Hammer moment. The kiss of the vampire prevails, as fearful female captives become eagerly wanton women, consumed with unholy bloodlust. Instead of typical Hammer heaving bosoms in diaphanous gowns, there is good old bare-breasted nudity. Family viewing, of course, is not encouraged. Lee's towering image in the flowing black cape, and his menacing demeanor transcend mere acting and dialogue. This virtue carries the film over some weak points. In addition, never miss an opportunity to view Lee and Cushing together. Dracula's drastic plot to lay waste the world is one way to find final release from his peculiar malady. No more potential victims left alive. This is the last of Hammer's Dracula series. The ending is a little weak, but otherwise the series goes out in a blaze of glory. This movie is great fun for genre fans and Hammer Horror-Heads everywhere. ;-)

Hammer at it's Best
This was by far the best of Hammer's Dracula series. Chirstopher Lee and Peter Cushing square off for the final time as Dracula and Van Helsing and both end their seven film relationship with a bang. With a plot that contains more than just basic revenge this movie could hold the interest of a person that hates vampire films. Sure the movie contains a loophole or two but it is still and enjoyable film. I highly recommend you buy this movie.

SLOOOOOOOW MOVING
It's London in the 1970's, and Scottish Yard investigators think they have undiscovered a case of vampirism. Unbelievable, it becomes terribly apparent that the culprit may be none other than dracula him self, secretly plotting to unleash a fatal virus upon the world. this movie is only 87 minutes and it seems like it takes at least 4 hours to end! this movie makes no sense and the only reason why i gave it 2 stars is because it has vampires in it!

Stay away from this turkey!
Not worth watching unless you like silliness. Dracula gets hold of a viral plague that can wipe out the Earth's population? So, if he unleashes this plague, who's going to be left for him to feed on?

Dracula belongs in the 1800's, not the 20th century. Even having Professor Van Helsing in this film does not help matters. Thank goodness Christopher Lee knew what he was doing when he decided to not make another of these movies. It was time to hang it up for sure.

An all-time Hammer turkey to avoid all together.

If You Can't Be Good Be Very, Very Bad
This is it, the very last Christopher Lee as Dracula film to appear in the U.S. Take Dracula, biological warfare, political plots, Satan worship, and biker gangs. Mix them together with limp writing, stilted acting, and painful music and you get quintessential 1970's kitsch. While few of the Lee/Cushing films will ever be dramatic masterpieces, this is possibly the worst of the bunch. It is very definitely the worst horror film I've ever seen.

But that's really the point, isn't it. Christopher Lee has built a career out of a toothy grin and 20 lines per film. Peter Cushing is the archetypical overly serious destroyer of creatures of the darkness. We watch them to laugh at our own fears, not to dwell on them. The kind of film watching that is best as a group of friends watching the movie as they chat and make fun of it. A true cultural ritual.

The only painful part of the film is watching a pair of actors who have brought much entertainment to the world at what is very clearly the end of their careers. Somehow, you have to think that they deserve better than this. Old, tired and totally typecast, it would have been nice to have their last film be something more meaningful. Oh well, I did like the biker's sheepskin jackets. ... Read more

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Evil of the Vampire.
London ~ 1974. Dracula (Christopher Lee) is undead and plotting mayhem. With a select group of powerful men, the Prince of Darkness plans to unleash an upgrade of bubonic plague. This is the inherent vileness of evil, according to Professor Van Helsing (Peter Cushing). Van Helsing is a descendant of the 19th century vampire-slayer. He and his delectable granddaughter, Jessica (Joanna Lumley), join the battle raging against the menace from beyond the grave. Michael Coles repeats his role from "Dracula A. D. 1972" as a police inspector with a silly Buster Brown haircut that only the '70s could tolerate. A remote country house, full of devil worship and bloody ritual, conceals the vampire coven. Dracula's screen time is limited, but his first appearance is a great Hammer moment. The kiss of the vampire prevails, as fearful female captives become eagerly wanton women, consumed with unholy bloodlust. Instead of typical Hammer heaving bosoms in diaphanous gowns, there is good old bare-breasted nudity. Family viewing, of course, is not encouraged. Lee's towering image in the flowing black cape, and his menacing demeanor transcend mere acting and dialogue. This virtue carries the film over some weak points. In addition, never miss an opportunity to view Lee and Cushing together. Dracula's drastic plot to lay waste the world is one way to find final release from his peculiar malady. No more potential victims left alive. This is the last of Hammer's Dracula series. The ending is a little weak, but otherwise the series goes out in a blaze of glory. This movie is great fun for genre fans and Hammer Horror-Heads everywhere. ;-)

Hammer at it's Best
This was by far the best of Hammer's Dracula series. Chirstopher Lee and Peter Cushing square off for the final time as Dracula and Van Helsing and both end their seven film relationship with a bang. With a plot that contains more than just basic revenge this movie could hold the interest of a person that hates vampire films. Sure the movie contains a loophole or two but it is still and enjoyable film. I highly recommend you buy this movie.

SLOOOOOOOW MOVING
It's London in the 1970's, and Scottish Yard investigators think they have undiscovered a case of vampirism. Unbelievable, it becomes terribly apparent that the culprit may be none other than dracula him self, secretly plotting to unleash a fatal virus upon the world. this movie is only 87 minutes and it seems like it takes at least 4 hours to end! this movie makes no sense and the only reason why i gave it 2 stars is because it has vampires in it!

Stay away from this turkey!
Not worth watching unless you like silliness. Dracula gets hold of a viral plague that can wipe out the Earth's population? So, if he unleashes this plague, who's going to be left for him to feed on?

Dracula belongs in the 1800's, not the 20th century. Even having Professor Van Helsing in this film does not help matters. Thank goodness Christopher Lee knew what he was doing when he decided to not make another of these movies. It was time to hang it up for sure.

An all-time Hammer turkey to avoid all together.

If You Can't Be Good Be Very, Very Bad
This is it, the very last Christopher Lee as Dracula film to appear in the U.S. Take Dracula, biological warfare, political plots, Satan worship, and biker gangs. Mix them together with limp writing, stilted acting, and painful music and you get quintessential 1970's kitsch. While few of the Lee/Cushing films will ever be dramatic masterpieces, this is possibly the worst of the bunch. It is very definitely the worst horror film I've ever seen.

But that's really the point, isn't it. Christopher Lee has built a career out of a toothy grin and 20 lines per film. Peter Cushing is the archetypical overly serious destroyer of creatures of the darkness. We watch them to laugh at our own fears, not to dwell on them. The kind of film watching that is best as a group of friends watching the movie as they chat and make fun of it. A true cultural ritual.

The only painful part of the film is watching a pair of actors who have brought much entertainment to the world at what is very clearly the end of their careers. Somehow, you have to think that they deserve better than this. Old, tired and totally typecast, it would have been nice to have their last film be something more meaningful. Oh well, I did like the biker's sheepskin jackets. ... Read more

Reviews (40)

Evil of the Vampire.
London ~ 1974. Dracula (Christopher Lee) is undead and plotting mayhem. With a select group of powerful men, the Prince of Darkness plans to unleash an upgrade of bubonic plague. This is the inherent vileness of evil, according to Professor Van Helsing (Peter Cushing). Van Helsing is a descendant of the 19th century vampire-slayer. He and his delectable granddaughter, Jessica (Joanna Lumley), join the battle raging against the menace from beyond the grave. Michael Coles repeats his role from "Dracula A. D. 1972" as a police inspector with a silly Buster Brown haircut that only the '70s could tolerate. A remote country house, full of devil worship and bloody ritual, conceals the vampire coven. Dracula's screen time is limited, but his first appearance is a great Hammer moment. The kiss of the vampire prevails, as fearful female captives become eagerly wanton women, consumed with unholy bloodlust. Instead of typical Hammer heaving bosoms in diaphanous gowns, there is good old bare-breasted nudity. Family viewing, of course, is not encouraged. Lee's towering image in the flowing black cape, and his menacing demeanor transcend mere acting and dialogue. This virtue carries the film over some weak points. In addition, never miss an opportunity to view Lee and Cushing together. Dracula's drastic plot to lay waste the world is one way to find final release from his peculiar malady. No more potential victims left alive. This is the last of Hammer's Dracula series. The ending is a little weak, but otherwise the series goes out in a blaze of glory. This movie is great fun for genre fans and Hammer Horror-Heads everywhere. ;-)

Hammer at it's Best
This was by far the best of Hammer's Dracula series. Chirstopher Lee and Peter Cushing square off for the final time as Dracula and Van Helsing and both end their seven film relationship with a bang. With a plot that contains more than just basic revenge this movie could hold the interest of a person that hates vampire films. Sure the movie contains a loophole or two but it is still and enjoyable film. I highly recommend you buy this movie.

SLOOOOOOOW MOVING
It's London in the 1970's, and Scottish Yard investigators think they have undiscovered a case of vampirism. Unbelievable, it becomes terribly apparent that the culprit may be none other than dracula him self, secretly plotting to unleash a fatal virus upon the world. this movie is only 87 minutes and it seems like it takes at least 4 hours to end! this movie makes no sense and the only reason why i gave it 2 stars is because it has vampires in it!

Stay away from this turkey!
Not worth watching unless you like silliness. Dracula gets hold of a viral plague that can wipe out the Earth's population? So, if he unleashes this plague, who's going to be left for him to feed on?

Dracula belongs in the 1800's, not the 20th century. Even having Professor Van Helsing in this film does not help matters. Thank goodness Christopher Lee knew what he was doing when he decided to not make another of these movies. It was time to hang it up for sure.

An all-time Hammer turkey to avoid all together.

If You Can't Be Good Be Very, Very Bad
This is it, the very last Christopher Lee as Dracula film to appear in the U.S. Take Dracula, biological warfare, political plots, Satan worship, and biker gangs. Mix them together with limp writing, stilted acting, and painful music and you get quintessential 1970's kitsch. While few of the Lee/Cushing films will ever be dramatic masterpieces, this is possibly the worst of the bunch. It is very definitely the worst horror film I've ever seen.

But that's really the point, isn't it. Christopher Lee has built a career out of a toothy grin and 20 lines per film. Peter Cushing is the archetypical overly serious destroyer of creatures of the darkness. We watch them to laugh at our own fears, not to dwell on them. The kind of film watching that is best as a group of friends watching the movie as they chat and make fun of it. A true cultural ritual.

The only painful part of the film is watching a pair of actors who have brought much entertainment to the world at what is very clearly the end of their careers. Somehow, you have to think that they deserve better than this. Old, tired and totally typecast, it would have been nice to have their last film be something more meaningful. Oh well, I did like the biker's sheepskin jackets. ... Read more