The Satanic Rites of Dracula

The Satanic Rites of Dracula


Starring:Satanic Rites of Dracula
Studio: Vidtape
Product Type: DVD

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Product Description
This early Hammer feature is set in London in the early 70s, and it has the atmosphere of a spy movie. Christopher Lee is Dracula, the head of a corporation, WHI is bent on taking over the world.
Dracula Prince of Darkness/The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Great film (DPOD), outdated transfer. Inserts?
  • More Bang For The Buck
  • Warning!!!
  • lee returns as the count in "prince" and said goodbye to him in"rites"
  • I Bought this For "Prince of Darkness"
Dracula Prince of Darkness/The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Starring: Christopher Lee , Barbara Shelley , Andrew Keir , Francis Matthews , and Suzan Farmer
Director: Terence Fisher , and Alan Gibson
Manufacturer: Anchor Bay
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ASIN: B0000W5H7E
Release Date: 2004-01-13

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Great film (DPOD), outdated transfer. Inserts?.......2006-10-11

I had been seeking this OOP set for a long time. I am pleased to have found one from a third-party seller at a decent price. But I can see why this set was discontinued. The two films are obviously the earliest that Anchor Bay ever put on DVD. No time/track read-out, not anamorphic (still unknown obviously), slightly faded looking and rather damaged print used for "Dracula, Prince of Darkness"; "Satanic Rites..." looks good, but who cares since it's such a poor film. Accident-prone double-sided discs for both even though these discs don't have enough extras to be dual-layered single-sided!

Also, to anyone reading this: I got a factory-sealed copy on October 10, 2006. It has no inserts. Has anyone gotten one recently with no inserts? This is the only Anchor Bay DVD I have ever seen without them (they always have reproductions of the theatrical posters), and I'm trying to figure out whether it's a mistake in the packaging of my copy, or if AB ran out after a certain point while still pressing this short-lived set, and didn't bother to print any more. Comments from owners very much sought--especially if you remember *when* you got your copy! (I have also started a discussion below to try getting information on this.)

4 out of 5 stars More Bang For The Buck.......2006-07-30

Prince Of Darkness is technically the third Hammer Dracula film, the second being Brides Of Dracula. This seems to play out a bit like a direct sequel to Horror Of Dracula considering the film begins with the finale of that film. Ten years after Van Helsing put the kabash on Dracula, the community is still living in fear, so much in fact that it's now standard practice at funerals to pound a wooden stake through the corpse, bite marks or not. Four sightseeing travellers come through Dracula's old stomping grounds and are warned to stay away from his castle, so naturally this is where they end up. They're lured there by a Dracula disciple who plans to use them for both Dracula's resurrection and lunch. After Drac comes back, and wipes out one of the couples, a deadly game of bat and mouse ensues as the remaining couple try to destroy Dracula with the help of a vampire killing priest. Good stuff. Lee once again turns in a heavy performance without uttering a word(but hissing and yelling once in a while). Not as good as the first film and Van Helsing's presence is missed, but a very good Hammer flick nonetheless.
Satanic Rites is the last we'd ever see of Lee as Hammer's Dracula. Folks are split on this one. Dracula's still in early 70s London, but it's quite different from Dracula A.D. 1972. No hippy kids, no Stoneground, no "far outs", "groovies", "dig the music kids" or running from the "fuzz". It deals with Dracula(who apparently has been resurrected yet again, but we really don't know how this time) running a big operation that plans on manufacuring a virus that'll bring about a second Black Plague on the earth. Apparently Dracula's tired of his existance and wants to go out with a bang. Guess who's on board to stop him? Van Helsing's back too, and he's gonna save the entire world by whippin' some vampire ass with the help of the police inspector from the previous film as well as his grandaughter(this time played by Joanna Lumley). Satanic Rites has a bit more blood and breasts than the early films. It isn't fantastic, but I certainly wouldn't say it's as bad as some try to make it out to be. It's certainly better than alot of the vampire crap on the new release wall of your local video store, that's for sure. And of course both Lee and Cushing excellent and keep it interesting.

4 out of 5 stars Warning!!!.......2006-05-14

For owners of high-definition televisions, be warned that this is merely presented in widescreen format and NOT anamorphic widescreen format.

Because this is out of print, some private sellers are asking for exorberant amounts for this. Be forewarned. I purchased it from a seller who offered it at a reasonable rate. I'm trying to complete my Hammer Films collection and "Dracula: Prince of Darkness" is a must. (I'm not a big fan of the "Satanic Rites of Dracula," but it's nice to have that, as well.) But I thought it was enhanced for widescreen televisions before I bought it and I was wrong.

I give this four stars because Anchor Bay didn't offer these films in anamorphic widescreen. While that is very disappointing, I'm still happy to own it.

4 out of 5 stars lee returns as the count in "prince" and said goodbye to him in"rites".......2006-04-27

after years of not playing dracula mr lee finaly came back for "prince of darkness" and it is a better film because of it. even though he is off stage most of the time you feel his evil in every frame and this once again has a novel way to kill? our count.
rites is the last hammer dracula movie and isf not for peter cushing returning as van helsing this one wouldn't be as good. lee is good but ouly comes to life(no pun ment) when old friend cushing joins him. a very sad ending to the series.

5 out of 5 stars I Bought this For "Prince of Darkness".......2006-01-02

I'm under the Review "How is this oop" I have finally got one note to "good deal with some flaws" review the print on DPOD is not that bad the widescreen looks the same as my old VHS version and the jumping bit with Diana getting out of the Carriage wasn't bad either or maybe that's not what part your talking about also the 2 world of hammer episodes being the same look at the "Mummy's Shroud/Plague of the Zombies" DVD it's 2 world of hammer episodes are also the same. All I know is that I have finally got "Dracula Prince of Darkness" on a Region 1 DVD

As for "Satanic Rites of Dracula" the only thing I like about that was the print anchor bay used for this edition waaay better than all those cheapo DVDs If your gonna have "Satanic Rites of Dracula" on DVD go for this or if you can find the oop DVD of this version
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • The best late Dracula
  • The Final Showdown
  • unimpressive
  • This movie is a good farewell to Hammer's Drac series
  • "Rites" not done right
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Starring: Christopher Lee , Peter Cushing , Michael Coles , William Franklyn , and Freddie Jones
Director: Alan Gibson
Manufacturer: Alpha Video
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000095J42
Release Date: 2003-06-10

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars The best late Dracula.......2007-05-10

Having recently watched the rather poor 'Scars of Dracula' I wasn't expecting much from this, the last of the Hammer Dracula films to star Christopher Lee. How refreshing to find this is a vast improvement in every respect and I would have given it 3 and 1/2 stars if it had been possible.

Starting like an espionage film with Torrance (William Franklyn) and Inspector Murray (Michael Coles) investigating an MI6 agents capture and torture by a mysterious group. The group it turns out consist of some the most eminent people in the country (the UK). Of course Dracula is at the heart of matters. Dracula keeps himself out of view using the cover of a property development company. He is the head of the company D D Denham. Scotland Yard of course call in Prof. Lorimar Van Helsing and soon we are into more standard Hammer territory.

The other reason the film is so much better than say 'Scars of Dracula' is the return of Peter Cushing as Van Helsing. Once again Christopher Lee's Dracula has an opponent worthy of mention. Cushing delivers another typically intense performance.

OK so this isn't a touch on 'Dracula' (aka Horror of Dracula) or even the first sequel with Christopher Lee 'Dracula Prince of Darkness', but it is far better than I expected, and at the right price I wouldn't hesitate to buy it.

5 out of 5 stars The Final Showdown.......2007-03-20

This came on the tail end of Hammer studios last attempts to regenerate the magic that began with "The Curse of Frankenstein" and "The Horror of Dracula", so I wasn't expecting a masterpiece.

No matter how absurdly cheesy and ridiculous these movies got--and boy, did they--they never lost a certain magic, a black erotism, an innovative take on good and evil, the former represented by the genuinely nice but tough Peter Cushing/Van Helsing and the masterfully evil, pimped out Count Dracula played by absolute master Christopher Lee. And how can you turn down these voluptuous 70's, disco hip, ultra-cleavaged female vampires?

The plot of this one is absolutely irredeemable and, yes, worthy of the most scathing and mocking criticism. I still liked it though; the Frank Zappa/Satanist Guards with Fro Action, Dracula's sorta vague and haphazard attempt to destroy the world with..petri dishes? And the indispensable Professor Julian, obviously an actor who memorized some Lovecraft between scenes, spouting off about obscene rites and repeating his assertion that Dracula's plot will leave out "nothing too vile!", getting himself into such a frenzy that Van Helsing has to b**chslap him a few times to get him straight.

And the scene in Dracula's new digs, where he runs his Satanic empire with a false Romanian accent: not even bothering to take off his cape! When Van Helsing enters and they stare at each other, the whole lineage of the series and the fury right there between them, separated only by a mysterious lamplight that does nothing to disguise Dracula's face at all...Good vs. Evil. Magnificent.

Of all the ways for this Shaft of Counts to go out, it had to be bramble bushes. That I had a problem with, but hey. Van Helsing took painstaking care that he was dead--he even stole his ring! Great movie.

1 out of 5 stars unimpressive.......2007-01-05

I thought I was ordering the Brides of Dracula under a different title. I was not impressed with this movie. After viewing it I can see why I never heard of it.

3 out of 5 stars This movie is a good farewell to Hammer's Drac series.......2006-05-31

We'd had enough of 19th century period pieces about the Prince of Darkness and besides compared to horrors like germ warfare a spook that kills a few good looking chicks isn't threatening enough so nothing wrong with turning Drac into the instigator of a plague to wipe out all humanity. Lastly, I like the way the lady vampires are rather lesbian as to be a lesbian means to be satanic and to go against the Holy Bible (Romans 1:21-27).

2 out of 5 stars "Rites" not done right.......2006-02-07

After the success of "Horror of Dracula," Hammer Horror apparently decided to wring the last buck out of the Dracula franchise. The final chapter is "Satanic Rites of Dracula," a limp horror flick that is rather boring when it's not silly. Throw in some naked breasts and dated haircuts too.

Scotland Yard uncovers a rural cult of satanists, and learn that their members include prominent scientists and politicians. It would be a scandal if they made an error, so they ask Professor Larimer Van Helsing (Peter Cushing) to investigate. Van Helsing pays a visit to one of the cultists (his old college buddy) and discovers a horrific secret: a new, superstrain of the Black Death.

Even worse, Van Helsing finds that his old nemesis Dracula (Christopher Lee) has returned from the grave (how many times is it now?) and is the leader of this cult. While Scotland Yard battles hordes of vampiric women hidden in the cult's house, Van Helsing is taken prisoner by Dracula himself -- and his granddaughter Jessica may be Dracula's next victim.

Horror isn't supposed to be silly, and it's not supposed to be tedious. "Satanic Rites of Dracula" is both. It feels as if Hammer Horror was running out of potential Dracula scenarios, so they threw in some cheesy satanism and lots of because-we-can nudity. (Apparently to stake a female vampire, you have to pull open her shirt first)

Worst of all, very little of it makes sense -- why does Dracula want to kill everyone, and thus himself? Uh... he just does, okay? That's about the whole explanation. And the illogical storyline is bogged down by really bad dialogue ("My revenge has spread over centuries and has just begun!").

Most of the movie revolves around Scotland Yard's idiot inspectors bumbling around, getting into trouble and barely escaping those vampire sexpots. Occasionally they stake somebody, but not often enough. It takes most of the movie for Dracula to even show up, and when he does, Lee looks kind of peevish, like he resents being in this cheesy movie. Somehow, I can't blame him.

It's especially a shame because Lee and Cushing are the sole bright points. Lee was as impressive and creepy as ever, with his sonorous voice and seductive bloodsucking. And Cushing had the toughness and steeliness to play a good Van Helsing, although they water down his character by giving him a twerpy granddaughter.

It's a good thing "Satanic Rites of Dracula" was the last of Hammer's Dracula movies, because this one was a pathetic enough finale to the series. Lee and Cushing are the only reasons to watch at all.
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • The best late Dracula
  • The Final Showdown
  • unimpressive
  • This movie is a good farewell to Hammer's Drac series
  • "Rites" not done right
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
Starring: Christopher Lee , Peter Cushing , Michael Coles , William Franklyn , and Freddie Jones
Director: Alan Gibson
Manufacturer: Anchor Bay
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ASIN: 6305183406
Release Date: 1998-11-17

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars The best late Dracula.......2007-05-10

Having recently watched the rather poor 'Scars of Dracula' I wasn't expecting much from this, the last of the Hammer Dracula films to star Christopher Lee. How refreshing to find this is a vast improvement in every respect and I would have given it 3 and 1/2 stars if it had been possible.

Starting like an espionage film with Torrance (William Franklyn) and Inspector Murray (Michael Coles) investigating an MI6 agents capture and torture by a mysterious group. The group it turns out consist of some the most eminent people in the country (the UK). Of course Dracula is at the heart of matters. Dracula keeps himself out of view using the cover of a property development company. He is the head of the company D D Denham. Scotland Yard of course call in Prof. Lorimar Van Helsing and soon we are into more standard Hammer territory.

The other reason the film is so much better than say 'Scars of Dracula' is the return of Peter Cushing as Van Helsing. Once again Christopher Lee's Dracula has an opponent worthy of mention. Cushing delivers another typically intense performance.

OK so this isn't a touch on 'Dracula' (aka Horror of Dracula) or even the first sequel with Christopher Lee 'Dracula Prince of Darkness', but it is far better than I expected, and at the right price I wouldn't hesitate to buy it.

5 out of 5 stars The Final Showdown.......2007-03-20

This came on the tail end of Hammer studios last attempts to regenerate the magic that began with "The Curse of Frankenstein" and "The Horror of Dracula", so I wasn't expecting a masterpiece.

No matter how absurdly cheesy and ridiculous these movies got--and boy, did they--they never lost a certain magic, a black erotism, an innovative take on good and evil, the former represented by the genuinely nice but tough Peter Cushing/Van Helsing and the masterfully evil, pimped out Count Dracula played by absolute master Christopher Lee. And how can you turn down these voluptuous 70's, disco hip, ultra-cleavaged female vampires?

The plot of this one is absolutely irredeemable and, yes, worthy of the most scathing and mocking criticism. I still liked it though; the Frank Zappa/Satanist Guards with Fro Action, Dracula's sorta vague and haphazard attempt to destroy the world with..petri dishes? And the indispensable Professor Julian, obviously an actor who memorized some Lovecraft between scenes, spouting off about obscene rites and repeating his assertion that Dracula's plot will leave out "nothing too vile!", getting himself into such a frenzy that Van Helsing has to b**chslap him a few times to get him straight.

And the scene in Dracula's new digs, where he runs his Satanic empire with a false Romanian accent: not even bothering to take off his cape! When Van Helsing enters and they stare at each other, the whole lineage of the series and the fury right there between them, separated only by a mysterious lamplight that does nothing to disguise Dracula's face at all...Good vs. Evil. Magnificent.

Of all the ways for this Shaft of Counts to go out, it had to be bramble bushes. That I had a problem with, but hey. Van Helsing took painstaking care that he was dead--he even stole his ring! Great movie.

1 out of 5 stars unimpressive.......2007-01-05

I thought I was ordering the Brides of Dracula under a different title. I was not impressed with this movie. After viewing it I can see why I never heard of it.

3 out of 5 stars This movie is a good farewell to Hammer's Drac series.......2006-05-31

We'd had enough of 19th century period pieces about the Prince of Darkness and besides compared to horrors like germ warfare a spook that kills a few good looking chicks isn't threatening enough so nothing wrong with turning Drac into the instigator of a plague to wipe out all humanity. Lastly, I like the way the lady vampires are rather lesbian as to be a lesbian means to be satanic and to go against the Holy Bible (Romans 1:21-27).

2 out of 5 stars "Rites" not done right.......2006-02-07

After the success of "Horror of Dracula," Hammer Horror apparently decided to wring the last buck out of the Dracula franchise. The final chapter is "Satanic Rites of Dracula," a limp horror flick that is rather boring when it's not silly. Throw in some naked breasts and dated haircuts too.

Scotland Yard uncovers a rural cult of satanists, and learn that their members include prominent scientists and politicians. It would be a scandal if they made an error, so they ask Professor Larimer Van Helsing (Peter Cushing) to investigate. Van Helsing pays a visit to one of the cultists (his old college buddy) and discovers a horrific secret: a new, superstrain of the Black Death.

Even worse, Van Helsing finds that his old nemesis Dracula (Christopher Lee) has returned from the grave (how many times is it now?) and is the leader of this cult. While Scotland Yard battles hordes of vampiric women hidden in the cult's house, Van Helsing is taken prisoner by Dracula himself -- and his granddaughter Jessica may be Dracula's next victim.

Horror isn't supposed to be silly, and it's not supposed to be tedious. "Satanic Rites of Dracula" is both. It feels as if Hammer Horror was running out of potential Dracula scenarios, so they threw in some cheesy satanism and lots of because-we-can nudity. (Apparently to stake a female vampire, you have to pull open her shirt first)

Worst of all, very little of it makes sense -- why does Dracula want to kill everyone, and thus himself? Uh... he just does, okay? That's about the whole explanation. And the illogical storyline is bogged down by really bad dialogue ("My revenge has spread over centuries and has just begun!").

Most of the movie revolves around Scotland Yard's idiot inspectors bumbling around, getting into trouble and barely escaping those vampire sexpots. Occasionally they stake somebody, but not often enough. It takes most of the movie for Dracula to even show up, and when he does, Lee looks kind of peevish, like he resents being in this cheesy movie. Somehow, I can't blame him.

It's especially a shame because Lee and Cushing are the sole bright points. Lee was as impressive and creepy as ever, with his sonorous voice and seductive bloodsucking. And Cushing had the toughness and steeliness to play a good Van Helsing, although they water down his character by giving him a twerpy granddaughter.

It's a good thing "Satanic Rites of Dracula" was the last of Hammer's Dracula movies, because this one was a pathetic enough finale to the series. Lee and Cushing are the only reasons to watch at all.
Count Dracula and His Vampire Bride (aka Dracula - The Satanic Rites)
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • The best late Dracula
  • The Final Showdown
  • unimpressive
  • This movie is a good farewell to Hammer's Drac series
  • "Rites" not done right
Count Dracula and His Vampire Bride (aka Dracula - The Satanic Rites)
Starring: Christopher Lee , Peter Cushing , Michael Coles , William Franklyn , and Freddie Jones
Director: Alan Gibson
Manufacturer: Madacy Records
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ASIN: B0001A79NK
Release Date: 2004-02-10

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars The best late Dracula.......2007-05-10

Having recently watched the rather poor 'Scars of Dracula' I wasn't expecting much from this, the last of the Hammer Dracula films to star Christopher Lee. How refreshing to find this is a vast improvement in every respect and I would have given it 3 and 1/2 stars if it had been possible.

Starting like an espionage film with Torrance (William Franklyn) and Inspector Murray (Michael Coles) investigating an MI6 agents capture and torture by a mysterious group. The group it turns out consist of some the most eminent people in the country (the UK). Of course Dracula is at the heart of matters. Dracula keeps himself out of view using the cover of a property development company. He is the head of the company D D Denham. Scotland Yard of course call in Prof. Lorimar Van Helsing and soon we are into more standard Hammer territory.

The other reason the film is so much better than say 'Scars of Dracula' is the return of Peter Cushing as Van Helsing. Once again Christopher Lee's Dracula has an opponent worthy of mention. Cushing delivers another typically intense performance.

OK so this isn't a touch on 'Dracula' (aka Horror of Dracula) or even the first sequel with Christopher Lee 'Dracula Prince of Darkness', but it is far better than I expected, and at the right price I wouldn't hesitate to buy it.

5 out of 5 stars The Final Showdown.......2007-03-20

This came on the tail end of Hammer studios last attempts to regenerate the magic that began with "The Curse of Frankenstein" and "The Horror of Dracula", so I wasn't expecting a masterpiece.

No matter how absurdly cheesy and ridiculous these movies got--and boy, did they--they never lost a certain magic, a black erotism, an innovative take on good and evil, the former represented by the genuinely nice but tough Peter Cushing/Van Helsing and the masterfully evil, pimped out Count Dracula played by absolute master Christopher Lee. And how can you turn down these voluptuous 70's, disco hip, ultra-cleavaged female vampires?

The plot of this one is absolutely irredeemable and, yes, worthy of the most scathing and mocking criticism. I still liked it though; the Frank Zappa/Satanist Guards with Fro Action, Dracula's sorta vague and haphazard attempt to destroy the world with..petri dishes? And the indispensable Professor Julian, obviously an actor who memorized some Lovecraft between scenes, spouting off about obscene rites and repeating his assertion that Dracula's plot will leave out "nothing too vile!", getting himself into such a frenzy that Van Helsing has to b**chslap him a few times to get him straight.

And the scene in Dracula's new digs, where he runs his Satanic empire with a false Romanian accent: not even bothering to take off his cape! When Van Helsing enters and they stare at each other, the whole lineage of the series and the fury right there between them, separated only by a mysterious lamplight that does nothing to disguise Dracula's face at all...Good vs. Evil. Magnificent.

Of all the ways for this Shaft of Counts to go out, it had to be bramble bushes. That I had a problem with, but hey. Van Helsing took painstaking care that he was dead--he even stole his ring! Great movie.

1 out of 5 stars unimpressive.......2007-01-05

I thought I was ordering the Brides of Dracula under a different title. I was not impressed with this movie. After viewing it I can see why I never heard of it.

3 out of 5 stars This movie is a good farewell to Hammer's Drac series.......2006-05-31

We'd had enough of 19th century period pieces about the Prince of Darkness and besides compared to horrors like germ warfare a spook that kills a few good looking chicks isn't threatening enough so nothing wrong with turning Drac into the instigator of a plague to wipe out all humanity. Lastly, I like the way the lady vampires are rather lesbian as to be a lesbian means to be satanic and to go against the Holy Bible (Romans 1:21-27).

2 out of 5 stars "Rites" not done right.......2006-02-07

After the success of "Horror of Dracula," Hammer Horror apparently decided to wring the last buck out of the Dracula franchise. The final chapter is "Satanic Rites of Dracula," a limp horror flick that is rather boring when it's not silly. Throw in some naked breasts and dated haircuts too.

Scotland Yard uncovers a rural cult of satanists, and learn that their members include prominent scientists and politicians. It would be a scandal if they made an error, so they ask Professor Larimer Van Helsing (Peter Cushing) to investigate. Van Helsing pays a visit to one of the cultists (his old college buddy) and discovers a horrific secret: a new, superstrain of the Black Death.

Even worse, Van Helsing finds that his old nemesis Dracula (Christopher Lee) has returned from the grave (how many times is it now?) and is the leader of this cult. While Scotland Yard battles hordes of vampiric women hidden in the cult's house, Van Helsing is taken prisoner by Dracula himself -- and his granddaughter Jessica may be Dracula's next victim.

Horror isn't supposed to be silly, and it's not supposed to be tedious. "Satanic Rites of Dracula" is both. It feels as if Hammer Horror was running out of potential Dracula scenarios, so they threw in some cheesy satanism and lots of because-we-can nudity. (Apparently to stake a female vampire, you have to pull open her shirt first)

Worst of all, very little of it makes sense -- why does Dracula want to kill everyone, and thus himself? Uh... he just does, okay? That's about the whole explanation. And the illogical storyline is bogged down by really bad dialogue ("My revenge has spread over centuries and has just begun!").

Most of the movie revolves around Scotland Yard's idiot inspectors bumbling around, getting into trouble and barely escaping those vampire sexpots. Occasionally they stake somebody, but not often enough. It takes most of the movie for Dracula to even show up, and when he does, Lee looks kind of peevish, like he resents being in this cheesy movie. Somehow, I can't blame him.

It's especially a shame because Lee and Cushing are the sole bright points. Lee was as impressive and creepy as ever, with his sonorous voice and seductive bloodsucking. And Cushing had the toughness and steeliness to play a good Van Helsing, although they water down his character by giving him a twerpy granddaughter.

It's a good thing "Satanic Rites of Dracula" was the last of Hammer's Dracula movies, because this one was a pathetic enough finale to the series. Lee and Cushing are the only reasons to watch at all.
Pray for Death 4movies: Night of the Death Cult, Sisters of Death, Satanic Rites of Dracula, Werewolf and the Vampire
Average customer rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars
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Pray for Death 4movies: Night of the Death Cult, Sisters of Death, Satanic Rites of Dracula, Werewolf and the Vampire
Starring: Shô Kosugi , James Booth , Donna Kei Benz , Norman Burton , and Kane Kosugi
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ASIN: B00007G1UQ
Release Date: 2002-12-03

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Uggghhh..........2006-05-03

Amazon, and you too IMDB...I beseech you to CORRECT this mistake in the listing. Sho Kosugi and cult horror are completely different entities, in case you failed to notice this fact.


Nonetheless, I may as well give this boxset a rating of some kind for including one of the 'Blind Dead' films. However, if you want the 'Blind Dead' films in excellent quality (unlike this thing), search for Blue Underground's boxset of all four films.

1 out of 5 stars For Sho Kosugi fans, this is the WRONG movie.......2005-12-17

This movie is NOT Sho Kosugis 'Pray For Death' Martial Arts action movie. This is a collection of 4 horror flicks and I was disappointed when I recieved this DVD. DO NOT order this item if you are a fan of Sho Kosugi's Ninja movies.

1 out of 5 stars THE WRONG MOVE THIS IS NOT SHO KOSUGI'S PRAY FOR DEATH.......2005-01-28

This collection of four movies are horror movies they DO NOT CONTAIN SHO KOSUGI'S wonderful ninja movie of the same name
Pray for death (which was a superb ninja movie)
Amazon should correct this wrong listing

2 out of 5 stars The Ugly, the Bad, and the Good.......2003-01-21

When you buy one of those DVDswhich include several films for acheap price, you often get whatyou pay for; PRAY FOR DEATH is anoutstanding case in point. THE UGLY: One reason why I gotthis one is NIGHT OF THE DEATH CULT, which is the fourth of theBlind Dead series, and I'm sorry to report that the picture qualityis atrocious. It clearly came froma substandard videotape source, and is full of the sort of hideous artifacts that plagued budget VHStapes. Let's hope for a bettercopy of this title someday soon. THE BAD: The prerelease infoindicated that the notorious MARKOF THE DEVIL PART 2 was part ofthis package, but if you orderedit for that reason, you're goingto be bumming, as DEATH CULT is the only announced title which isactually included...come on, guys! THE GOOD: As to the movieswhich ended up being included,THEWEREWOLF VS THE VAMPIRE WOMAN is acampy Paul Naschy vehicle which isentertaining in its goofy fashion.SISTERS OF DEATH features an oddperformance by 1950s Sci-Fi heroArthur Franz as he menaces, amongothers, the ill-fated Playboy model Claudia Jennings...this oneoffers better acting than usuallyseen in such low-budget fare. Andlastly we have the ubiquitousSATANIC RITES OF DRACULA in apretty decent letterbox print. Iguess that Hammer must really notcare about this title, judgingfrom the number of cheap DVDs onwhich it can be found. All threeof this group are watchable, if not exactly DVD demo material. VERDICT: All in all, it's OKfor the price, but I'll be morewary in the future.
The Satanic Rites Of Dracula
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ASIN: B0006357EK
Release Date: 2005-01-31

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This early Hammer feature is set in London in the early 70s, and it has the atmosphere of a spy movie. Christopher Lee is Dracula, the head of a corporation, WHI is bent on taking over the world.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Actually, It Isn't Bad!.......2005-01-09

I suppose the best way to begin is show you where I stand. I thought the Lugosi version was decent. (3 stars) I thought the Stoker book was a decent read. (3 stars). I thought the Frank Langella version (1979) was a phenomenal masterpiece. (Beyond 5 stars!) I did NOT like the Gary Oldman version at all. Well, now to the subject at hand. In all honesty, this marked down more obscure flick isn't so bad. To be sure, some things like character development are lacking, and it's more of a 70s horror flick as opposed to a deep intense gothic representation of the actual book by Stoker. And you can't quite expect the superb acting of Frank Langella, Laurence Olivier, Treveor Eve, Kate Nelligan, and Donald Pleasance. But all of that aside, it really isn't so bad. There is some suspense....The scenery reflects a decent 70s style....The story is strange, but acceptable....and Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing handle the roles with some success. The movie is moderately scarey, and it does not rely on excess blood. (In my opinion, good horror revolves more around suspense.) The final confrontation does lack a certain climatic quality. (But in all honesty, we could accuse the Lugosi version of the same thing.)Christopher Lee isn't exactly Frank Langella, but he does a decent job. Peter Cushing isn't exactly Laurence Olivier, but he really does put some honest work and effort into the role. In all honesty, the cast of unknowns did a fairly good job. To be sure, it is not exactly an over the top masterpiece. But on the other hand, it was a good horror movie with decent scenery, some good acting, some suspense, and a decent story. I found this marked down to $1. Seeing that this is less than even a single movie ticket, it really is worth giving a chance! My advice is, buy this obscure and underrated horror movie.! Certainly this is worth a couple of dollars! And if you want to see the best, pick up Frank Langella and Laurence Olivier's "Dracula" (1979)!!! Side note: If you want to see Peter Cushing in a classic, he does Osric in Laurence Olivier's "Hamlet."

1 out of 5 stars Avoid this Version Like the Plague!.......2004-11-21

Do not waste your money on this version!

This is the worst sound quality of any DVD I have ever purchased. The audio sounds as though you're hearing it wearing ear plugs under water.

This story propagates some terrible and inaccaurate myths about Satanism and the Left Hand Path. For an accurate representation of the facts of the Left Hand Path, see the reading list by clicking on my name. However, to be fair it is on the whole a decent grade B vampire flick.

Get the DigiView version which costs around $1.00 Do a search for ASIN: B0006GSM5I here or search the web for DigiView Productions.
Satanic Rites of Dracula
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
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Starring: Christopher Lee , Peter Cushing , Michael Coles , William Franklyn , and Freddie Jones
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ASIN: B0000VLLIE
Release Date: 2003-10-16

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars The best late Dracula.......2007-05-10

Having recently watched the rather poor 'Scars of Dracula' I wasn't expecting much from this, the last of the Hammer Dracula films to star Christopher Lee. How refreshing to find this is a vast improvement in every respect and I would have given it 3 and 1/2 stars if it had been possible.

Starting like an espionage film with Torrance (William Franklyn) and Inspector Murray (Michael Coles) investigating an MI6 agents capture and torture by a mysterious group. The group it turns out consist of some the most eminent people in the country (the UK). Of course Dracula is at the heart of matters. Dracula keeps himself out of view using the cover of a property development company. He is the head of the company D D Denham. Scotland Yard of course call in Prof. Lorimar Van Helsing and soon we are into more standard Hammer territory.

The other reason the film is so much better than say 'Scars of Dracula' is the return of Peter Cushing as Van Helsing. Once again Christopher Lee's Dracula has an opponent worthy of mention. Cushing delivers another typically intense performance.

OK so this isn't a touch on 'Dracula' (aka Horror of Dracula) or even the first sequel with Christopher Lee 'Dracula Prince of Darkness', but it is far better than I expected, and at the right price I wouldn't hesitate to buy it.

5 out of 5 stars The Final Showdown.......2007-03-20

This came on the tail end of Hammer studios last attempts to regenerate the magic that began with "The Curse of Frankenstein" and "The Horror of Dracula", so I wasn't expecting a masterpiece.

No matter how absurdly cheesy and ridiculous these movies got--and boy, did they--they never lost a certain magic, a black erotism, an innovative take on good and evil, the former represented by the genuinely nice but tough Peter Cushing/Van Helsing and the masterfully evil, pimped out Count Dracula played by absolute master Christopher Lee. And how can you turn down these voluptuous 70's, disco hip, ultra-cleavaged female vampires?

The plot of this one is absolutely irredeemable and, yes, worthy of the most scathing and mocking criticism. I still liked it though; the Frank Zappa/Satanist Guards with Fro Action, Dracula's sorta vague and haphazard attempt to destroy the world with..petri dishes? And the indispensable Professor Julian, obviously an actor who memorized some Lovecraft between scenes, spouting off about obscene rites and repeating his assertion that Dracula's plot will leave out "nothing too vile!", getting himself into such a frenzy that Van Helsing has to b**chslap him a few times to get him straight.

And the scene in Dracula's new digs, where he runs his Satanic empire with a false Romanian accent: not even bothering to take off his cape! When Van Helsing enters and they stare at each other, the whole lineage of the series and the fury right there between them, separated only by a mysterious lamplight that does nothing to disguise Dracula's face at all...Good vs. Evil. Magnificent.

Of all the ways for this Shaft of Counts to go out, it had to be bramble bushes. That I had a problem with, but hey. Van Helsing took painstaking care that he was dead--he even stole his ring! Great movie.

1 out of 5 stars unimpressive.......2007-01-05

I thought I was ordering the Brides of Dracula under a different title. I was not impressed with this movie. After viewing it I can see why I never heard of it.

3 out of 5 stars This movie is a good farewell to Hammer's Drac series.......2006-05-31

We'd had enough of 19th century period pieces about the Prince of Darkness and besides compared to horrors like germ warfare a spook that kills a few good looking chicks isn't threatening enough so nothing wrong with turning Drac into the instigator of a plague to wipe out all humanity. Lastly, I like the way the lady vampires are rather lesbian as to be a lesbian means to be satanic and to go against the Holy Bible (Romans 1:21-27).

2 out of 5 stars "Rites" not done right.......2006-02-07

After the success of "Horror of Dracula," Hammer Horror apparently decided to wring the last buck out of the Dracula franchise. The final chapter is "Satanic Rites of Dracula," a limp horror flick that is rather boring when it's not silly. Throw in some naked breasts and dated haircuts too.

Scotland Yard uncovers a rural cult of satanists, and learn that their members include prominent scientists and politicians. It would be a scandal if they made an error, so they ask Professor Larimer Van Helsing (Peter Cushing) to investigate. Van Helsing pays a visit to one of the cultists (his old college buddy) and discovers a horrific secret: a new, superstrain of the Black Death.

Even worse, Van Helsing finds that his old nemesis Dracula (Christopher Lee) has returned from the grave (how many times is it now?) and is the leader of this cult. While Scotland Yard battles hordes of vampiric women hidden in the cult's house, Van Helsing is taken prisoner by Dracula himself -- and his granddaughter Jessica may be Dracula's next victim.

Horror isn't supposed to be silly, and it's not supposed to be tedious. "Satanic Rites of Dracula" is both. It feels as if Hammer Horror was running out of potential Dracula scenarios, so they threw in some cheesy satanism and lots of because-we-can nudity. (Apparently to stake a female vampire, you have to pull open her shirt first)

Worst of all, very little of it makes sense -- why does Dracula want to kill everyone, and thus himself? Uh... he just does, okay? That's about the whole explanation. And the illogical storyline is bogged down by really bad dialogue ("My revenge has spread over centuries and has just begun!").

Most of the movie revolves around Scotland Yard's idiot inspectors bumbling around, getting into trouble and barely escaping those vampire sexpots. Occasionally they stake somebody, but not often enough. It takes most of the movie for Dracula to even show up, and when he does, Lee looks kind of peevish, like he resents being in this cheesy movie. Somehow, I can't blame him.

It's especially a shame because Lee and Cushing are the sole bright points. Lee was as impressive and creepy as ever, with his sonorous voice and seductive bloodsucking. And Cushing had the toughness and steeliness to play a good Van Helsing, although they water down his character by giving him a twerpy granddaughter.

It's a good thing "Satanic Rites of Dracula" was the last of Hammer's Dracula movies, because this one was a pathetic enough finale to the series. Lee and Cushing are the only reasons to watch at all.
Jack the Ripper/The Satanic Rites of Dracula
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    Double Feature..2 Movies on one DVD 1.Jack the Ripper - A respected doctor by day who often takes charity cases. But by night he is haunted by the memory of his abusive prostitute mother. Memories which he fights off by stalking and brutally dismembering prostitutes. 2. The Satanic Rites of Dracula - Some of London's social elite have become involved with a satanic cult whose worship centers on blood and the leader is non other than Count Dracula.
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      Satanic Rites of Dracula/Deep Red Hatchet Murders
      Starring: Satanic Rites of Dracula , and Deep Red Hatchet Murders
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        Satanic Rites Of Dracula / Horror Express
        Starring: Satanic Rites of Dracula , and Horror Express
        Manufacturer: Miracle Pictures
        ProductGroup: DVD
        Binding: DVD

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        ASIN: B00067VKG0
        Release Date: 2005-10-25

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