This is really not a good movie. It does have its good points...namely the presence of Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. But as a Dracula movie, and more importantly as a Hammer Horror movie, it really doesn't make the cut.
Turning Dracula into a devil-like creature to be worshipped by a cult was just not a good idea. Making him a successful business man at the same time made the idea just plain lame. There was also a somewhat obvious "Avengers" element to the film, with the government organization searching for Chris Lee reminding me very much of the early years of that TV series.
If you're a Dracula or Hammer completist, give the movie a look. Otherwise, don't bother...unless you're getting it for free or would like to give it an MST3K-ing with your friends.
Turning Dracula into a devil-like creature to be worshipped by a cult was just not a good idea. Making him a successful business man at the same time made the idea just plain lame. There was also a somewhat obvious "Avengers" element to the film, with the government organization searching for Chris Lee reminding me very much of the early years of that TV series.
If you're a Dracula or Hammer completist, give the movie a look. Otherwise, don't bother...unless you're getting it for free or would like to give it an MST3K-ing with your friends.