Good grief why does no one listen to Van Helsing from the start? They could have saved themselves so much trouble.
This is a sequel to Hammer's take on Dracula that had featured Christopher Lee. Dracula is gone, Lee is not in this, but Peter Cushing is back as Van Helsing. Baron Meinster, the replacement vampire played by David Peel, is charismatic but just not as compelling as Lee's Dracula. Thankfully this film focuses more on Cushing.
"The Brides of Dracula" is peak Hammer Horror just the same. There's several excellent, nicely detailed sets, eirie forests and a classic castle, plus a supporting cast that gets it done. It's not iconic, but the gothic atmosphere and romantic touches make this a worthy addition to the series.
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