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The Return of Dracula/The Vampire (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Excellent print.
Review date: 2008-09-13 Rating: 6 out of 10
It really is one of the best monochrome transfers from films of this period (the mid-late 50's) that I've seen. It is very sharp throughout on both these films. Subtitles are also provided. They both have the same writer/director/producer team.
The Return Of Dracula had, or has, a certain cachet, not quite cult, but a fond respect ffrom horror movie fans. Unfortunately it hasn't worn very well and, while for the period it was moderately chilling, it now seems stiff and mannered. I've also come to hate (the portrayal of) 50's teens in these horror movies with a vengeance. I'm surprised the kids at the time didn't burn down the cinema for the patronising way in which they were presented (unless American teens really were like that).
The Vampire is pretty tame and everyone in the cast behaves with remarkable stupidity when it's blatantly obvious who the killer is.
Still, what a great transfer.
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Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Jimmy Baird
Greta Granstedt
Ray Stricklyn
Norma Eberhardt
Francis Lederer
Creators:
Francis Lederer (Primary Contributor)
Norma Eberhardt (Primary Contributor)
Jack MacKenzie (Cinematographer)
John Faure (Editor)
Sherman A. Rose (Editor)
Arnold Laven (Producer)
Arthur Gardner (Producer)
Jules V. Levy (Producer)
Pat Fielder (Writer)
Director(s):
Recording label: MGM
Manufacturer: MGM
EAN: 0027616086433
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Colour, DVD-Video, NTSC,
Release date: 2007-09-11
Universal product code (UPC): 027616086433
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Region code: 1
Running time: 153 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1958-04
Language: English (Original Language)