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Originally Posted by Tommy Jarvis
Is that the one with Andre the giant?
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Yes
COUNT DRACULA (1970). >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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According to the review of CD on the great website 1000 MISSPENT HOURS (which I recommend) by "El Santo" (and what I've read), by the end of the 60's Christopher Lee was bitching constantly how Hammer wasn't doing Dracula right and no doubt, Hammer was sick of his complaining. Another company contacted Chris about how THIS film would be the "Definitive" version.
The only trouble was that Jess Franco, who could be wildly erratic even at his best, was scheduled to direct. And truth to tell, parts of the film are very close to the source novel, especially the early parts in Transylvani-great atmosphere and Lee very good. But then the effect is hampered by foolishness or taking liberties with the story. Van Helsing, in here, delegates more than He does anything else and a scene where He protects Mina from the Count involving fire is pretty weak, although it's a gem compared when the men invade Carfax Abbey and see all kinds of stuffed animals on the wall. What follows is absolutely ridiculous and makes You wish more of the film could be like the interesting opening. **