The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Van Helsing and Scotland Yard pursue a resurrected Dracula whose occult alliance threatens Britain with a deadly plague.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- brooding
- eerie
- foreboding
- classic horror night
- halloween viewing
What critics said
Critics generally regard it as a weak but watchable conclusion to Hammer's Christopher Lee Dracula cycle, with the premise undermined by poor dialogue and weak action.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Dracula operates in the London area through property development while Scotland Yard and the Secret Service investigate him.
The investigation centers on prominent personalities performing satanic rituals in a secluded mansion.
The plot links Dracula's satanic operations to the intended release of a lethal virus.
Van Helsing's occult investigation is conducted with Scotland Yard and Secret Service involvement rather than solely through traditional gothic settings.
Films like The Satanic Rites of Dracula, and why
Dracula: Prince of Darkness
gothic vampire horror, secret societies, and Christopher Lee's aristocratic menace
Horror of Dracula
Hammer gothic horror featuring Dracula, Van Helsing, and occult menace
Dracula A.D. 1972
modernized vampire mythology, urban investigation, and apocalyptic supernatural threat
Movie Details
- Director
- Alan Gibson
- Release Date
- 1973-04-17
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (175)
Cast
- Christopher Lee
- Peter Cushing
- Michael Coles
- William Franklyn
- Freddie Jones
- Joanna Lumley
- Richard Vernon
- Barbara Yu Ling
- Patrick Barr
- Richard Mathews
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel, Cultpix, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream
- 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 The Satanic Rites of Dracula about?
- Van Helsing and Scotland Yard pursue a resurrected Dracula whose occult alliance threatens Britain with a deadly plague.
- What is The Satanic Rites of Dracula like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Satanic Rites of Dracula as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Satanic Rites of Dracula violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Satanic Rites of Dracula as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Satanic Rites of Dracula?
- Critics generally regard it as a weak but watchable conclusion to Hammer's Christopher Lee Dracula cycle, with the premise undermined by poor dialogue and weak action.
- Which films are like The Satanic Rites of Dracula?
- Films with a similar feel include Dracula: Prince of Darkness, Horror of Dracula, and Dracula A.D. 1972.
- How long is The Satanic Rites of Dracula?
- The Satanic Rites of Dracula runs 88 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Satanic Rites of Dracula?
- In United States, The Satanic Rites of Dracula streams on Amazon Prime Video, Screambox Amazon Channel, Cultpix, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream.
