Dracula: Prince of Darkness
“DEAD for Ten Years DRACULA, Prince of Darkness, LIVES AGAIN!”
Synopsis
Whilst vacationing in the Carpathian Mountain, two couples stumble across the remains of Count Dracula's castle. The Count's trusted servant kills one of the men, suspending the body over the Count's ashes so that the blood drips from the corpse and saturates the blackened remains. The ritual is completed, the Count revived and his attentions focus on the dead man's wife who is to become his partner; devoted to an existence of depravity and evil.
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Dracula - Prince of Darkness / Original Theatrical Trailer (1966)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-29
Top Cast
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Christopher Lee
Count Dracula
Barbara Shelley
Helen Kent
Andrew Keir
Father Sandor
Francis Matthews
Charles Kent
Suzan Farmer
Diana Kent
Thorley Walters
Ludwig
Philip Latham
Klove
Charles Tingwell
Alan Kent
Walter Brown
Brother Mark
George Woodbridge
Landlord
Philip Ray
Priest
Joyce Hemson
Mother (uncredited)
John Maxim
Coach Driver
Jack Lambert
Brother Peter
Peter Cushing
Doctor Van Helsing (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 12, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 15, 1992
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$280K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$365K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.3x
+$85K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Fisher
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy Sangster
- Original Score
- James Bernard
- Original Title
- Dracula: Prince of Darkness
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $280K
- Worldwide Gross
- $365K
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions, Associated British Productions (ABP)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Fisher
Jimmy Sangster, Bram Stoker, Anthony Hinds
James Bernard
Michael Reed
Chris Barnes
Anthony Nelson Keys
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Fisher
Director
Anthony Nelson Keys
Producer
James Bernard
Original Music Composer
Michael Reed
Director of Photography
Bernard Robinson
Production Design
Chris Barnes
Editor
Jimmy Sangster
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dracula: Prince of Darkness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dracula: Prince of Darkness about?
Whilst vacationing in the Carpathian Mountain, two couples stumble across the remains of Count Dracula's castle. The Count's trusted servant kills one of the men, suspending the body over the Count's ashes so that the blood drips from the corpse and saturates the blackened remains. The ritual is completed, the Count revived and his attentions focus on the dead man's wife who is to become his partner; devoted to an existence of depravity and evil.
Who directed Dracula: Prince of Darkness?
Dracula: Prince of Darkness was directed by Terence Fisher.
Who stars in Dracula: Prince of Darkness?
The principal cast of Dracula: Prince of Darkness includes Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley, Andrew Keir, Francis Matthews, Suzan Farmer.
When was Dracula: Prince of Darkness released and how long is it?
Dracula: Prince of Darkness was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dracula: Prince of Darkness?
Dracula: Prince of Darkness had a reported production budget of $280K and grossed $365K at the worldwide box office (1.3 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Dracula: Prince of Darkness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dracula: Prince of Darkness was composed by James Bernard.
Is Dracula: Prince of Darkness based on a book or true story?
Dracula: Prince of Darkness is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Bram Stoker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dracula: Prince of Darkness?
Dracula: Prince of Darkness holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).