The Satanic Rites of Dracula
"Evil begets evil on the sabbath of the undead!"
Originally released in 1973. The Satanic Rites of Dracula is a horror film. directed by Alan Gibson. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, and Michael Coles
Synopsis
The police and British security forces call in Professor Van Helsing to help them investigate Satanic ritual which has been occurring in a large country house, and which has been attended by a government minister, an eminent scientist and secret service chief. The owner of the house is a mysterious property tycoon who is found to be behind a sinister plot involving a deadly plague. It is in fact Dracula who, sick of his interminable existence, has decided that he must end it all in the only possible way- by destroying every last potential victim.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 17, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (162 votes)
Box Office
$544.5K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Christopher Lee
as Count Dracula
Peter Cushing
as Prof. Lorrimer Van Helsing
Michael Coles
as Insp. Murray
William Franklyn
as Peter Torrence
Freddie Jones
as Prof. Julian Keeley
Joanna Lumley
as Jessica Van Helsing
Richard Vernon
as Col. Mathews
Barbara Yu Ling
as Chin Yang
Patrick Barr
as Lord Carradine
Richard Mathews
as John Porter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $544,476
Production Companies
- Hammer Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Satanic Rites of Dracula about?
The police and British security forces call in Professor Van Helsing to help them investigate Satanic ritual which has been occurring in a large country house, and which has been attended by a gove...
Who directed The Satanic Rites of Dracula?
The Satanic Rites of Dracula was directed by Alan Gibson.
How long is The Satanic Rites of Dracula?
The Satanic Rites of Dracula has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Satanic Rites of Dracula released?
The Satanic Rites of Dracula was released on April 17, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Satanic Rites of Dracula?
The main cast of The Satanic Rites of Dracula includes Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Michael Coles, William Franklyn, Freddie Jones.
Is The Satanic Rites of Dracula worth watching?
The Satanic Rites of Dracula has a user rating of 5.6/10 based on 162 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.