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6.8 / 10(46 votes)IMDbNR19741h 23mJapan

Evil of Dracula

血を吸う薔薇

“The devil calls! The spirit calls!”

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Synopsis

Professor Shiraki arrives at an isolated girls' boarding school to take a new position. Upon arrival, he learns the principal's wife died in a car accident and is being kept in the cellar, according to local tradition. The principal startles Shiraki by asking him to become his successor, but Shiraki soon discovers that the principal has much darker motives.

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Evil of Dracula (1974) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-27

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

April 2, 1975

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

May 15, 2018

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Michio Yamamoto
Screenplay & Story
Ei Ogawa, Masaru Takesue
Original Score
Riichirō Manabe
Original Title
血を吸う薔薇
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 23m
Production Studios
Toho Eizo Bijutsu, TOHO

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michio Yamamoto

Screenplay & Story

Ei Ogawa, Masaru Takesue, Bram Stoker

Original Score & Music

Riichirō Manabe

Director of Photography

Kazutami Hara

Film Editing

Michiko Ikeda

Producers

Fumio Tanaka

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Bram Stoker

Department Leadership Roster

Michio Yamamoto

Michio Yamamoto

Director

Ei Ogawa

Ei Ogawa

Screenplay

Masaru Takesue

Screenplay

Kazutami Hara

Director of Photography

Kazuo Satsuya

Kazuo Satsuya

Production Design

Michiko Ikeda

Editor

Riichirō Manabe

Riichirō Manabe

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Evil of Dracula

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Evil of Dracula about?

Professor Shiraki arrives at an isolated girls' boarding school to take a new position. Upon arrival, he learns the principal's wife died in a car accident and is being kept in the cellar, according to local tradition. The principal startles Shiraki by asking him to become his successor, but Shiraki soon discovers that the principal has much darker motives.

Who directed Evil of Dracula?

Evil of Dracula was directed by Michio Yamamoto.

Who stars in Evil of Dracula?

The principal cast of Evil of Dracula includes Toshio Kurosawa, Mariko Mochizuki, Kunie Tanaka, Shin Kishida, Katsuhiko Sasaki.

When was Evil of Dracula released and how long is it?

Evil of Dracula was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.

Who composed the musical score for Evil of Dracula?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Evil of Dracula was composed by Riichirō Manabe.

Is Evil of Dracula based on a book or true story?

Evil of Dracula is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Bram Stoker".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Evil of Dracula?

Evil of Dracula holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).