Summary: Hammer adapts Stoker’s classic novel.
This film stands above a lot of other Dracula adaptations by simply telling the story of the book, yes there are details changed and characters like Quincy Morris aren’t really in it but still it remains remarkably faithful.
There was also a lot less of the lecherous nature that the later Dracula films under Hammer would become known for, which was better as you don’t feel like you need a shower after watching them.
If you enjoy the story of Dracula you will enjoy it, if you don’t like Stoker’s original or think it’s boring and stuffy you will likely feel the same about this.
Overall, a faithful and mostly strong adaptation.
3/5
Pros.
It mostly sticks to the source material
It is well done
The ending
Cons.
The pacing
The first act is a little slow
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