The Brides of Dracula
“He Turned Innocent Beauty Into Unspeakable Horror.”
Synopsis
A young teacher on her way to a position in Transylvania helps a young man escape the shackles his mother has put on him. In so doing she innocently unleashes the horrors of the undead once again on the populace, including those at her school for ladies. Luckily for some, Dr. Van Helsing is already on his way.
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The Brides Of Dracula (1960) - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-01
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Peter Cushing
Dr. J. Van Helsing
Martita Hunt
Baroness Meinster
Yvonne Monlaur
Marianne Danielle
Freda Jackson
Greta
David Peel
Baron Meinster
Miles Malleson
Dr. Tobler
Henry Oscar
Otto Lang
Mona Washbourne
Helga Lang
Andrée Melly
Gina
Victor Brooks
Hans
Fred Johnson
Father Stepnik
Michael Ripper
Coachman
Norman Pierce
Johann the Innkeeper
Vera Cook
Innkeeper's Wife
Marie Devereux
Village Girl
Susan Castle
Elsa (uncredited)
Jill Haworth
Schoolgirl (uncredited)
Walter Henry
Man in Tavern (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 5, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 4, 1992
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Fisher
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Bryan, Edward Percy, Jimmy Sangster
- Original Score
- Malcolm Williamson
- Original Title
- The Brides of Dracula
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Hotspur Film Productions Ltd., Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Fisher
Peter Bryan, Edward Percy, Jimmy Sangster, Bram Stoker
Malcolm Williamson
Jack Asher
Alfred Cox
Anthony Hinds, Michael Carreras
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Fisher
Director
Peter Bryan
Screenplay
Edward Percy
Screenplay
Jimmy Sangster
Screenplay
Anthony Hinds
Producer
Malcolm Williamson
Original Music Composer
Jack Asher
Director of Photography
Alfred Cox
Editor
Bernard Robinson
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brides of Dracula
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What is The Brides of Dracula about?
A young teacher on her way to a position in Transylvania helps a young man escape the shackles his mother has put on him. In so doing she innocently unleashes the horrors of the undead once again on the populace, including those at her school for ladies. Luckily for some, Dr. Van Helsing is already on his way.
Who directed The Brides of Dracula?
The Brides of Dracula was directed by Terence Fisher.
Who stars in The Brides of Dracula?
The principal cast of The Brides of Dracula includes Peter Cushing, Martita Hunt, Yvonne Monlaur, Freda Jackson, David Peel.
When was The Brides of Dracula released and how long is it?
The Brides of Dracula was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brides of Dracula?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brides of Dracula was composed by Malcolm Williamson.
Is The Brides of Dracula based on a book or true story?
The Brides of Dracula is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Bram Stoker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brides of Dracula?
The Brides of Dracula holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).