Count Dracula
- Year: 1970
- Country of origin: Spain, West Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, UK
- Genre: Drama, Horror
- Director: Jesús Franco
- Length: 98 min
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Film Synopsis
Count Dracula (1970) follows a London lawyer whose journey to a remote Transylvanian castle leads him into the clutches of the ancient vampire Count Dracula. As the enigmatic nobleman stalks England and preys upon innocents to regain youth through fresh blood, the hunter and hunted struggle against dread and creeping undead influence. This gothic horror elaborates the classic Dracula narrative with eerie ritual and creeping menace in a stark retelling of the original vampire tale.
Count Dracula 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD editions
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| Disc Extras | Severin BD-ALL 4K/US 2023 | 88 Films BD-ALL 4K/UK 2024 | Severin BD-ALL/US 2015 | Wicked-Vision BD-ALL/DE 2021 | Dark Sky DVD-1/US 2007 |
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| Audio Commentary by Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson | |||||
| Audio Commentary by Actor Fred Williams and Peter Blumenstock | |||||
| Audio Commentary by Actress Maria Rohm and David Del Valle | |||||
| Audio Commentary by Dr. Rolf Gisen and Dr. Gerd Naumann | |||||
| Audio Commentary by Sean Hogan and Kim Newman | |||||
| “In the Land of Franco” Bonus Sequence - With Alain Petit and Stephen Thrower | |||||
| Unfaithful Count? | |||||
| Beloved Count - Interview with Director/Co-Writer Jess Franco | |||||
| Bloodsucker - Interview with David Pirie | |||||
| Dracula in the South - Interview with Troy Howarth | |||||
| Handsome Harker - Interview with Actor Fred Williams | |||||
| Stake Holders - Interview with Christophe Gans | |||||
| Interview with Stephen Thrower | |||||
| Interview with Actor Jack Taylor | |||||
| The State of Dracula - Audio Interview with Actor Christopher Lee, Conducted by Donald Glut | |||||
| Audio Interview with Director/Co-Writer Jess Franco | |||||
| Alternate French/German/Italian/Spanish Opening Title Sequences | |||||
| Christopher Lee Reads Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” | |||||
| German Super 8 Version | |||||
| Stills Gallery [Dark Sky] | |||||
| Stills Gallery 1 [Wicked-Vision] | |||||
| Stills Gallery 2 [Wicked-Vision] | |||||
| “Soledad Miranda” - Essay by Amy Brown | |||||
| English Theatrical Trailer | |||||
| German Theatrical Trailer | |||||
| Bonus Film: Drácula Barcelona | |||||
| Bonus Film: Vampir-Cuadecuc |
Edition and Packaging Notes
- Severin’s 2023 4K UHD includes a soundtrack CD.
- 88 Films’ 4K UHD includes a 16-page booklet with writing by Barry Forshaw (“Back to Basics: Jess Franco’s ‘Count Dracula’”).
- Wicked-Vision’s Blu-ray is available in three Mediabook editions, each containing a 24-page booklet with writing by Christoph N. Kellerbach (in German). Reissued as a standard edition without booklet and DVD containing bonus films (2021/12/20).
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Collector’s guide
Compare presentation quality and explore notable disc extras across selected editions.
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“In the Land of Franco” Bonus Sequence (6:07) -
Beloved Count (26:24) -
Bloodsucker (23:17) -
Dracula in the South (33:35) -
Handsome Harker (26:14) -
Stake Holders (7:32) -
Interview with Stephen Thrower (45:21) -
Interview with Actor Jack Taylor (10:00) -
The State of Dracula (1973, 19:50) -
Christopher Lee Reads Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” (1974, 84:06) -
“Soledad Miranda” (11 Screens)
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88 Films 4K 2024
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| Extras | Audio Commentary by Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson 88 Films 4K |
| Audio Commentary by Actress Maria Rohm and David Del Valle Severin BD | |
| Audio Commentary by Sean Hogan and Kim Newman 88 Films 4K | |
| “In the Land of Franco” Bonus Sequence - With Alain Petit and Stephen Thrower Severin 4K | |
| Beloved Count - Interview with Director/Co-Writer Jess Franco Severin BD | |
| Bloodsucker - Interview with David Pirie 88 Films 4K | |
| Dracula in the South - Interview with Troy Howarth 88 Films 4K | |
| Handsome Harker - Interview with Actor Fred Williams Severin BD | |
| Stake Holders - Interview with Filmmaker Christophe Gans Severin BD | |
| Interview with Stephen Thrower Severin 4K | |
| Interview with Actor Jack Taylor Severin BD | |
| The State of Dracula - Audio Interview with Actor Christopher Lee, Conducted by Donald Glut Severin 4K | |
| Audio Interview with Director/Co-Writer Jess Franco Wicked-Vision BD | |
| Alternate French/German/Italian/Spanish Opening Title Sequences Severin BD | |
| Christopher Lee Reads Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” Severin BD | |
| Stills Gallery [Dark Sky] Dark Sky DVD | |
| Stills Gallery 1 [Wicked-Vision] Wicked-Vision BD | |
| Stills Gallery 2 [Wicked-Vision] Wicked-Vision BD | |
| “Soledad Miranda” - Essay by Amy Brown Dark Sky DVD | |
| German Theatrical Trailer Severin BD | |
| Bonus Film: Drácula Barcelona Severin 4K | |
| Bonus Film: Vampir-Cuadecuc Severin BD |