My experiences with Hammer Draculas were only from photos in FM Mags. They were cool as hell. But once I started seeing the films I didn't like them. I think it was because I grew up on the Universal films, B&W, etc. The Hammer films were so bombastic, titty and just too much of a shock for me I guess. Even as an adult my opinion hasn't changed. Great blood and guts tho if you're into that. As a kid I was totally into it, lol.

It looks like a beautiful set.

Two asides.

I will NEVER forget the staking of Carolyn Stoddard in HODS. The blood was such a shock. It may have been my first time seeing something like that. Especially in color.

I always thought Count Yorga looked goofy in photos. Was that a serious Dracula or a spoof?

Schlock treatment 

How extremely rude that this is not available in the US:

Dracula Limited Collector's Edition

But hopefully one day...

(Although, if your Blu-ray player is region free, it is available at Amazon for $82.77...)

I wonder if Matthew was an early DEI admission? 

   

 

Complete this phrase: "Roger was thoroughly shocked when Burke informed him that he was giving his thumbs up to the village's plan to...!!"