tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post6696768483983191705..comments2024-03-08T18:49:51.289-05:00Comments on Classic Film and TV Café: Christopher Lee at His Bloody Best in Dracula Has Risen from the GraveRick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-69041219264614631492019-07-07T02:39:32.443-04:002019-07-07T02:39:32.443-04:00The best of the series.The best of the series.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870705061135132733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-29734477592029041572009-10-16T22:59:47.401-04:002009-10-16T22:59:47.401-04:00Rick, I just wanted you to know that I just finish...Rick, I just wanted you to know that I just finished watching DRACULA HAS RISEN FROM THE GRAVE. Your review was so good, I decided I had to watch it again. I didn't care much for Paul either, Rick. I think Maria should have chosen to be "the bride of Dracula." Christoper Lee looked more charming than Barry. Sark, my husband agrees with you that Veronica Carlson is a beautiful woman. Enjoyed the movie and thanks for the review to remind to watch again, Rick.Akihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037507780056714337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-63328490266905795602009-10-12T09:02:40.183-04:002009-10-12T09:02:40.183-04:00Rick, iam not really into vampire movies. but.... ...Rick, iam not really into vampire movies. but.... this one sounds very good. i might try watching it.. 8-ODawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476174860119487509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-61708677279415770092009-10-12T01:02:10.072-04:002009-10-12T01:02:10.072-04:00Thanks, Hammer fans! If I hadn't blogged on BR...Thanks, Hammer fans! If I hadn't blogged on BRIDES OF DRACULA earlier this year, it would have been my first choice for a Hammer Dracula picture. But I do like DRACULA HAS RISEN FROM THE GRAVE and it has improved significantly with repeat viewings.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-34430376152339967482009-10-10T17:00:42.300-04:002009-10-10T17:00:42.300-04:00I still think Terence Fisher was one of the very b...I still think Terence Fisher was one of the very best directors to work for Hammer, but Freddie Francis was equally great, and his work is underrated. This particular film is, I'd say, the best representation of his skills. I agree that the rooftop scenes are excellent, and Dracula's castle is just so hauntingly beautiful. DRACULA HAS RISEN FROM THE GRAVE is rich with atmosphere and, sadly, most the subsequent films of the Dracula series are lacking in that quality (although SCARS OF DRACULA comes close). I concur with Aki in that Christopher Lee was a splendid Dracula (my personal fave) and with toto in that the film holds up even without the almighty Peter Cushing. And, of course, this film has Veronica Carlson, and that's always a plus. Most excellent review, Rick!sarkoffagushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922698736476674377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-88398622875412178402009-10-10T13:48:36.375-04:002009-10-10T13:48:36.375-04:00Rick, this is yet another excellent post about a v...Rick, this is yet another excellent post about a very good Hammer movie. I think that the study of faith is a fascinating theme to explore and it was done very capably here. It is a sign of quality movie making when you realize that the always talented Peter Cushing isn't present yet the story holds up very well without him. It is atmospheric and suspenseful as the unfaithful priest chooses evil over right.toto2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09652682900471649463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-86451900126961710532009-10-10T10:00:16.179-04:002009-10-10T10:00:16.179-04:00Rick, this is one of my favorite vampire movies. ...Rick, this is one of my favorite vampire movies. I love the Hammer movies with Christopher Lee playing the Dracula. I think he plays a chillingly sexy Dracula. I love the beginning of this movie when the priest cuts his head and cracks the ice allowing his blood to seep through the crack to resurect the evil vampire. I bet that pleased Dracula to have blood from a priest. I also like the ending of this movie, but don't want to give it away. I agree it is not quite as good as Horrow of Dracula nor Brides of Dracula, but it is my third favorite in the Hammer vampire films.Akihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037507780056714337noreply@blogger.com