Robert Siodmak directed this second sequel to "Dracula", casting Lon Chaney Jr. as Count Alucard(backwards!) who arrives at the southern plantation Dark Oaks at the invitation of Katharine Caldwell(played by Louise Albritten) who is engaged to Frank Stanley(played by Robert Paige). Alucard however wants Katharine, who then marries him, though as it turns out, this is all part of a morbid plan... Frank Craven & J. Edward Bromberg play Alucard's opponents, who learn the truth of his identity. Evelyn Ankers is sadly wasted as Katharine's sister Claire. Reasonably good film has fine atmosphere and a polished look, with an unconventional story, which is also muddled, since it is not clear exactly who this "Dracula" is, or if indeed he is related to Lugosi. Some supporting characters are weak as well, though Chaney does give the lead role a good try. Last of the series too.
Review of Son of Dracula
