The Brides of Dracula (1960)
He Turned Innocent Beauty Into Unspeakable Horror.
A young teacher on her way to a position in Transylvania helps a young man escape the shackles his mother has put on him. In so doing she innocently unleashes the horrors of the undead once again on the populace, including those at her school for ladies. Luckily for some, Dr. Van Helsing is already on his way.
Director: Terence Fisher
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: June 15, 1960
Cast
- Peter Cushing - Dr. J. Van Helsing
- Martita Hunt - Baroness Meinster
- Yvonne Monlaur - Marianne Danielle
- Freda Jackson - Greta
- David Peel - Baron Meinster
- Miles Malleson - Dr. Tobler
- Henry Oscar - Otto Lang
- Mona Washbourne - Helga Lang
- Andrée Melly - Gina
- Victor Brooks - Hans
Screenplay
- Jimmy Sangster (Screenplay)
- Edward Percy (Screenplay)
- Peter Bryan (Screenplay)
- Bram Stoker (Characters)
Music: Malcolm Williamson
Cinematography: Jack Asher
Editing: Alfred Cox
Production: Hotspur Film Productions Ltd., Hammer Film Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Gothic Horror and Terrors of Shadow, Gothic Vampire Castle and Shadows
Keywords
parent child relationship, boarding school, vampire, castle, vampire hunter (slayer), gothic horror, school teacher, van helsing, vampirism, 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Brides of Dracula about?
- A young teacher on her way to a position in Transylvania helps a young man escape the shackles his mother has put on him. In so doing she innocently unleashes the horrors of the undead once again on the populace, including those at her school for ladies. Luckily for some, Dr. Van Helsing is already on his way.
- Who directed The Brides of Dracula?
- The Brides of Dracula was directed by Terence Fisher.
- Who stars in The Brides of Dracula?
- The Brides of Dracula stars Peter Cushing, Martita Hunt, Yvonne Monlaur, Freda Jackson, David Peel, Miles Malleson.
- How long is The Brides of Dracula?
- The Brides of Dracula has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is The Brides of Dracula?
- The Brides of Dracula is a Horror film.
- Where was The Brides of Dracula produced?
- The Brides of Dracula was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Brides of Dracula?
- The themes of The Brides of Dracula include: Gothic Horror and Terrors of Shadow, Gothic Vampire Castle and Shadows.