Perhaps the first Dracula adaptation to go into his backstory, including that of rage over lost love. Francis Ford Coppola did something identical many years later in his garish, completely unsubtle version. Like other Curtis productions this one is fairly low budget, but it really doesn't show, except in the subpar day for night shooting. The cast is strong and Palance is a Dracula like no other.
Story-wise, the script takes many liberties with the novel, which is fine, as these distinguishing commonalities and differences are part of what makes it fun to watch different versions. The script is strongest during the first half, and has a few issues in the second half. Nonetheless, Dracula movies are a sub-genre in themselves, and this is one that every fan should see.
Story-wise, the script takes many liberties with the novel, which is fine, as these distinguishing commonalities and differences are part of what makes it fun to watch different versions. The script is strongest during the first half, and has a few issues in the second half. Nonetheless, Dracula movies are a sub-genre in themselves, and this is one that every fan should see.