The Brides of Dracula (1960)

6.6Approved85 minDirector: Terence Fisher

1960 British film by Terence Fisher

The Brides of Dracula is a 1960 British supernatural gothic horror film produced by Hammer Film Productions. Directed by Terence Fisher, the film stars Peter Cushing, David Peel, Freda Jackson, Yvonne Monlaur, Andrée Melly, and Martita Hunt. The film is a sequel to the 1958 film Dracula (known in the US as Horror of Dracula), though the character of Count Dracula does not appear in the film. Filming began Jan. 26, 1960 and ended on March 18. The film premiered in the UK on July 7, 1960 at the Marble Arch Odeum, and was released theatrically on Aug. 29th, and in the US on June 15, 1960 on a double bill with The Leech Woman.

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What is The Brides of Dracula about?
The Brides of Dracula (1960) — 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
Is The Brides of Dracula based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Brides of Dracula scary?
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