May 26, 2017 this lowprofile bbc madefortv film is mainly notable for being directed by dan curtis, who is best known for creating vampire soap opera dark shadows, and for being written by prolific horrorscifi scribe richard matheson. The dan curtis macabre collection dracula 1973 the turn of the screw 1974 dr. Watch dan curtis dracula 1974 full movie free online streaming. Dan curtis dracula on the other hand, is not memorable, not emotionally compelling and it feels pedestrian in its direction.
Dan curtis directs oscar winner jack palance in the role of dracula, which comes to dvd with a standard fullframe transfer that preserves the original broadcast aspect ratio of 1. This is a dan curtis version of the classic dracula tale made in the early 70s for tv. At the request of count dracula jack palance, solicitor jonathan harker murray brown visits transylvania in order to help the count finalize a real estate purchase. With david suchet, marc warren, dan stevens, sophia myles. Hyde for a british tv movie adaptation of bram stokers dracula, attempting a more faithful booktoscreen adaptation than many previous efforts, making sure to film on location not just in england but also yugoslavia, getting period details. It was the second collaboration for curtis and palance after the tv film the. Dan curtis gothic tv movie dracula, starring jack palance, is about to make its first appearance on bluray this month courtesy of mpi media group.
Filmed on location in england and yugoslavia, dan curtis dracula has been transferred and restored in 2k high definition from the original 35mm camera negative and presented here on bluray for the first time. Anyone who grew up in the 70s and watched the less bloody and gore films might like this. Jack palance stars as count dracula in this newlyrestored and terrifying adaptation of bram stokers classic vampire legend written by scifihorror master. The master of 70s television horror, curtis obviously drew inspiration from his beloved series dark shadows, which focuses on tvs greatest vampire, barnabas collins, and from.
May, 2014 dan curtis dracula soundtrack cd details and availability. The romanian count known as dracula is summoned to london by arthur holmwood, a young lord who is on the verge of being wed. Palance plays an exceptionally evil dracula in this madefortv version of bram stokers classic vampire tale drawn from the great macabre collection of dan curtis. I have not seen anything more than clips of this film, but jack palance is not my idea of a suave dracula. Mpi home video who have long been providers of dan curtis productions previously released dracula on vhs, laserdisc and dvd, all looking to be from the same transfer. How many of you remember watching this classic dracula horror movie academy award winner jack palance stars in this terrifying adaptation of bram stokers classic vampire novel dracula, written for.
Lavish enough that it doesnt look like a television production, dan curtiss dracula is an unusual entry into the canon, one that bravely attempts something original. But it comes at the expense of a very mediocre plot and empty characters. Harris, dan curtis, robert singer, bram stoker, richard matheson. Jack palance stars as count dracula in this newlyrestored and terrifying adaptation. Dan curtis and richard matheson worked together again along with jack palance who had previously worked on curtis 1968 adaptation of dr. Little fun fact, jack palance was the basis for the look of dracula in the marvel comics tomb of dracula. Dan curtis dracula soundtrack movie soundtracks for sale.
Mpi home video announced the release of dan curtis dracula 1974 to bluray. Dan curtis dracula soundtrack cd details and availability. Palance is count dracula, whose centuriesold existence is threatened after he attacks the lovely lucy westenra fiona lewis, causing her fiance. Jack palance stars as count dracula in this newlyrestored and terrifying adaptation of bram stokers classic vampire legend written by scifihorror master richard matheson and produced by the legendary dan curtis dark shadows. In fact, when mpi first brought these to dvd in october 2000, dracula and the strange case of dr.
Later, when the company added to the dan curtis collection, releasing several of his madefortv gothics in a boxed set, dracula and jekyll were reissued as standalone. Dan curtis dracula academy award winner jack palance stars in this terrifying adaptation of bram stokers classic vampire legend written for the screen by scifihorror master richard mathseon and produced by the legendary dan curtis dark shadows. The classic horror film has been upgraded to 2k high definition. Produced and directed by dan curtis probably best known for bringing dark shadows to life and written by none other than the great richard matheson, this 1974 take on bram stokers dracula begins in the late 1800s when jonathan harker murray brown voyages to hungary at the behest of his employer to visit count dracula jack.
Staring penelope horner, fiona lewis, pamela brown and murray brown. Commonly acclaimed for its realistic take on the material, curtis version of the film maintains all of the same dark gothic allure of the universal and hammer pictures minus the theatricality and special. Thanks to mpi, dan curtiss british madefortv film, bram stokers dracula 1973, has finally made it to bluray, complete with a restored print from the original 35mm negative and some new special features. Fiona lewis, jack palance, penelope horner, sarah douglas, simon ward, official content from mpi home video richard mathesons television. Dont get left behind enjoy unlimited, adfree access to shudders full library of films and series for 7 days. It was selected for preservation in the united states national film registry by the library of congress as being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. Hyde were released as a doublesided double feature disc. Find, rate and save the scariest dan curtis movies right here, right now. Produced and directed by dan curtis probably best known for bringing dark shadows to life and written by none other than the great richard matheson, this 1974 take on bram stokers dracula begins in the late 1800s when jonathan harker murray brown voyages to hungary at the behest of his employer to visit count dracula jack palance. Jack palance was an excellent choice for a count dracula but there were too many liberties taken with the original story and a lot left out.
Hes the first victim in the hotel when dracula goes on his rampage, and even has a speaking role. The english soundtrack is as good as it needs to be. While there, hes bewitched by a group of female vampires, and is lucky to escape the castle alive. With this welcomed new bluray edition, the film has been transferred in its full strength european theatrical version in 2k high definition from the original 35mm camera. Dan curtis was born on august 12, 1927 in bridgeport, connecticut, usa as daniel mayer cherkoss. Best supporting actor 1992 city slickers special features. Unknown to arthurs future bride lucy, her future husband is infected with syphilis and therefore cannot consummate their future marriage. The familiar story gets a fresh twist as the count leaves transylvania to travel to england in search of a long lost love. Dan curtis teams with classic horror novelist richard matheson in this madefortelevision adaptation of bram stokers dracula from 1974. Yearning to watch dracula in the comfort of your own home. He died on march 27, 2006 in brentwood, california, usa. Apr 17, 2014 jack palance stars as count dracula in this newlyrestored and terrifying adaptation of bram stokers classic vampire legend written by scifihorror master. Dracula is a 1931 vampirehorror film directed by tod browning and starring bela lugosi as the title character.
Though i wouldnt call it an essential film for non dracula addicts, fans of curtis, dark shadows, and british horror will definitely want to seek it out. Dracula is a 1973 british television film adaptation of bram stoker s 1897 novel dracula written by richard matheson and directed by dark shadows creator dan curtis, with jack palance in the title role. Dracula is a 1974 british madefortelevision film adaptation of bram stokers 1897 novel dracula written by richard matheson and directed by dark shadows creator dan curtis, with jack palance in the title role. Tracking down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the dan curtis directed movie via subscription can be challenging, so. Filmed in england and yugoslavia, it stars threetime academy award nominee and 1991 best supporting actor jack palance as the immortal vampire, count dracula, whose centuriesold existence is threatened after he. With jack palance, simon ward, nigel davenport, pamela brown. Count dracula searches for a woman who resembles his longdead wife, in this newlyrestored adaptation of bram stokers terrifying vampire. Scene from dan curtis dracula dracula comes to the crypt to claim his new undead bride. Jack palance stars as count dracula in this newlyrestored and terrifying adaptation of bram stokers classic vampire legend written by scifihorror master richard matheson and produced by the legendary dan curtis. Stream dan curtis dracula uncut, adfree on all your favorite devices. Tracking down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the dan curtisdirected movie via subscription can be challenging, so. Originally slated for telecast in october of 1973, dracula was reshuffled to february 8, 1974, due to the latebreaking vicepresidential nomination of gerald ford.
Dan curtis dracula starring jack palance coming to blu. Find movie and film cast and crew information for dracula 1974 dan curtis on allmovie. Dan curtis directs oscar winner jack palance in the role of dracula, which comes to dvd with a standard full frame transfer that preserves the original broadcast aspect ratio of 1. Dracula 1974 at the request of count dracula jack palance, solicitor jonathan harker murray brown visits transylvania in order to help the count finalize a real estate purchase. He was a producer and writer, known for burnt offerings 1976, dark shadows 1966 and war and remembrance 1988. Dan curtis dracula on bluray 030306192499 from mpi. This lowprofile bbc madefortv film is mainly notable for being directed by dan curtis, who is best known for creating vampire soap opera dark shadows, and for being written by prolific horrorscifi scribe richard matheson.
But upon finding she been killed, flies into a rage. Jack palance could not convince as dracula and the bad acting on top of it just ruined the movie. Film mancanegara bram stokers dracula dracula 1992. It was the second collaboration for curtis and palance after the 1968 tv film the strange case of dr. Jack palance, simon ward, nigel davenport, pamela brown, fiona lewis, penelope horner, murray brown, virginia wetherell, barbara lindley, sarah douglas, george pravda, hana maria pravda, charles jarrott, dan curtis, glenn jordan. Son of dracula 1974 harry nilsson, ringo starr full movie duration.
Its kind of slow paced, but still carries itself as a good made for tv horror film. Jack palance, simon ward, nigel davenport, fiona lewis, murray brown, penelope horner, pamela brown. One thing ive always noticed about this scene is the. Its not the worst dracula film ive seen, but its also not the best. Jack palance stars as count dracula in this newlyrestored and terrifying adaptation of bram stokers classic vampire legend written by scifihorror master richard matheson and produced by.