Dracula Sucks
“This Time the Count is Not Just Going for Throat!”
Synopsis
Seward Sanitarium has been plagued by strange events, all following the takeover of a nearby abbey by Transylvanian Count Dracula. Visiting professor, Van Helsing, believes it to be the work of vampires, and when patients and staff begin turning up dead, realizes that he must act quickly to save the others.
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Mondo Squallido Ep 62: Dracula Sucks (Phillip Marshak, 1979) #mondosquallido #vinegarsyndrome
Type: Featurette • Published 2014-10-26
Top Cast
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Jamie Gillis
Dracula
Annette Haven
Mina
John Leslie
Dr. Arthur Seward
Serena
Lucy Webster
Reggie Nalder
Dr. Van Helsing
Kay Parker
Dr. Sybil Seward
John Holmes
Dr. John Stoker
Mike Ranger
Dr. Peter Bradley
Paul Thomas
Jonathan Harker
Richard Bulik
Richard Renfield
Seka
Nurse Betty Lawson
Pat Manning
Irene Renfield
David Lee Bynum
Jarvis
Martin L. Dorf
Martin
Irene Best
Maid
George Lee
Singing Cowboy
Renee Andre
Hand Maiden
Slavica
Hand Maiden
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phillip Marshak
- Screenplay & Story
- Darryl Marshak, David Kern
- Original Score
- Lionel Thomas
- Original Title
- Dracula Sucks
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Backstreet Productions, M.R. Productions, First International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phillip Marshak
Darryl Marshak, David Kern, Bram Stoker, William Margold, Mitch Morrill
Lionel Thomas
Hanania Baer
Nettie Peña
Darryl Marshak, David E. Emerich
Department Leadership Roster
Phillip Marshak
Director
Darryl Marshak
Screenplay
Darryl Marshak
Producer
Lionel Thomas
Original Music Composer
Hanania Baer
Director of Photography
Nettie Peña
Editor
David Kern
Screenplay
William Margold
Writer
Mitch Morrill
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dracula Sucks
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What is Dracula Sucks about?
Seward Sanitarium has been plagued by strange events, all following the takeover of a nearby abbey by Transylvanian Count Dracula. Visiting professor, Van Helsing, believes it to be the work of vampires, and when patients and staff begin turning up dead, realizes that he must act quickly to save the others.
Who directed Dracula Sucks?
Dracula Sucks was directed by Phillip Marshak.
Who stars in Dracula Sucks?
The principal cast of Dracula Sucks includes Jamie Gillis, Annette Haven, John Leslie, Serena, Reggie Nalder.
When was Dracula Sucks released and how long is it?
Dracula Sucks was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Dracula Sucks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dracula Sucks was composed by Lionel Thomas.
Is Dracula Sucks based on a book or true story?
Dracula Sucks is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bram Stoker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dracula Sucks?
Dracula Sucks holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).