Dracula Has Risen from the Grave
A resurrected Count Dracula turns a religious exorcism into a vividly colored campaign of gothic revenge and seductive terror.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Graphic
- sinister
- lurid
- erotic
- classic horror marathon
- halloween viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly regard it as a stylish, colorful Hammer vampire film whose adventurous direction and Christopher Lee's presence outweigh its slight story and limited shock value.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Freddie Francis uses striking color compositions across the castle, woods, church, and bloody finale.
Dracula targets Monsignor Ernst Mueller after the exorcism of his castle.
Dracula attempts to make Maria Mueller his bride, while the film emphasizes the sexual basis of vampirism.
The exorcised Dracula returns from his coffin to begin another campaign of revenge.
Films like Dracula Has Risen from the Grave, and why
Dracula: Prince of Darkness
gothic vampire horror, lavish period atmosphere, and charismatic aristocratic monster
The Horror of Dracula
hammer-style gothic horror, resurrected supernatural villain, and colorful macabre imagery
The Brides of Dracula
classic vampire mythology, erotic menace, and ornate gothic production design
Movie Details
- Director
- Freddie Francis
- Release Date
- 1968-11-07
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (224)
Cast
- Christopher Lee
- Rupert Davies
- Veronica Carlson
- Barbara Ewing
- Barry Andrews
- Ewan Hooper
- Marion Mathie
- Michael Ripper
- John D. Collins
- Norman Bacon
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Dracula Has Risen from the Grave about?
- A resurrected Count Dracula turns a religious exorcism into a vividly colored campaign of gothic revenge and seductive terror.
- What is Dracula Has Risen from the Grave like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Dracula Has Risen from the Grave as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Dracula Has Risen from the Grave violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Dracula Has Risen from the Grave as graphic.
- What did critics think of Dracula Has Risen from the Grave?
- Critics broadly regard it as a stylish, colorful Hammer vampire film whose adventurous direction and Christopher Lee's presence outweigh its slight story and limited shock value.
- Which films are like Dracula Has Risen from the Grave?
- Films with a similar feel include Dracula: Prince of Darkness, The Horror of Dracula, and The Brides of Dracula.
- How long is Dracula Has Risen from the Grave?
- Dracula Has Risen from the Grave runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch Dracula Has Risen from the Grave?
- In United States, Dracula Has Risen from the Grave is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
