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Quad movie poster for
Dracula Has Risen from the Grave, a 1968 British supernatural horror film produced by Hammer Film Productions. It is the fourth entry in Hammer's Dracula series and the third to star Christopher Lee as the titular Count.
Film Overview
Director: Freddie Francis.
Cast: Stars Christopher Lee, with Rupert Davies, Veronica Carlson, Barbara Ewing, Barry Andrews, and Ewan Hooper.
Plot: Set one year after Dracula: Prince of Darkness, the story follows Monsignor Ernest Mueller (Rupert Davies), who attempts to exorcise Dracula's castle to ease the fears of local villagers. During the ritual, a local priest accidentally resurrects Dracula from his icy tomb with his own blood. Seeking revenge, Dracula travels to the city of Keinenburg to prey upon the Monsignor's niece, Maria (Veronica Carlson).
Release: Premiered in the UK on November 7, 1968, and in the US on February 6, 1969.
Notable Features
Poster Artist: This specific "British Quad" poster was designed by Tom Chantrell, a premier cinema-poster artist of the 20th century.
Themes: The film is noted for its strong religious themes, particularly a conflict between faith and atheism. A key plot point involves a character failing to kill Dracula with a stake because he is an atheist and cannot say the required prayer.
Success: It was the most commercially successful Hammer film at the time of its release. |
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