Nachts, Wenn Dracula Erwacht 4K 1970 Ultra HD 2160p

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The 1970 film Nachts, wenn Dracula erwacht (also known as Count Dracula) is the acclaimed adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel, bringing audiences a unique take on the vampire legend. Director Jess Franco presents his own take on the classic story, focusing on the atmosphere and emotional depth of the characters. Christopher Lee impresses with his interpretation of Count Dracula, conveying his mystery and sinister appeal.

Review 4K Movie

A really good Dracula adaptation indeed! I liked it even better than Francis Ford Coppola´s multi million Dollar version of Bram Stroker´s classic novel! Unimaginable what Franco had done if he would have had a higher budget... However, it doesn´t seem to need much money to create a gothic atmosphere, which is so creepy that you can feel a cold breeze in your neck. Once more horror legend Christoper Lee is giving the demonic vampire lord and he´s as perfect as usual in the role, but the most impressive part has Herbert Lom as Dr. Van Helsing, what even makes Hollywood superstar Sir Anthony Hopkins looking like an old fogey! But Franco, who directed such mini classics like "Vampyros Lesbos" as well as awful turkeys, wouldn´t be the same of there wasn´t a bundled load of camp: Especially, I liked the plastic bats where you can clearly see the strings they were fixed on. Another problem is the part of acting genius Klaus Kinski: it´s a total riddle to me why Franco hadn´t stretched his brilliance more, because Kinski´s sitting the whole time in a rubber room, eats flys and has no text to say... A real waste of talent!! Nevertheless an underrated horror gem!! Really worth to be seen, even if you hate Franco..!