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While the subsequent descent into paranoia by the three villains-Dracula himself hardly counts in comparison with this odious bunch--isn't exactly the stuff of Rosemary's Baby, it still infuses the plot with an element of psychodrama that is unusual for a Hammer fang-fest. There are strong performances pretty much all round, but Peter "Clegg" Sallis quakes exceptionally nicely as one of the trio of miscreants. The sets, props and costumes are of an unusually high order, too. --Roger Thomas
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Taste the Blood of Hammer!!,
This review is from: Taste The Blood of Dracula [DVD] [1970] (DVD)
Taste the Blood of Dracula is another great film from the House of Hammer.This DVD is the uncut version, which includes the brothel scenes, the killing of Lord Courtley. The film begins with Roy Kinnear, a salesman on a carriage ride trying to sell an item to 2 odd looking men,he gets thrown off the carriage, witneses the killing of Dracula (Christopher Lee). Three Victorian gentlemen who keep respectability in front of their families are drawn in to Dracula's resurrection courtesy of Lord Courtley(Ralph Bates). In a disused church, Dracula is brought back to life by the blood of Courtley & seeks revenge on them & their families,who destroyed him. Although Christopher Lee has a very small part in the film, this is still a good film by Hammer Studio's.There are great supporting roles for Linda Hayden, Isla Blair & Anthony Corlan. The DVD's only extra features is a trailer & scene selection which is a shame but at least it is the uncut version. The picture quality is also an improvement. Worth buying!
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Underrated Blood,
By sydneyemms "sydneyemms" (Leighton Buzzard) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Taste The Blood of Dracula [DVD] [1970] (DVD)
Taste The Blood of Dracula saw Hammer Films attempt to shake up their Dracula franchise and bring him over from Translyvania to Victorian London.It opens with the climax of the previous film 'Dracula Has Risen From The Grave'. A traveller (played with great gusto by Roy Kinnear) witnesses the counts demise and keeps some of the debris as a souvenir. Back in London a trio of decadent men become involved with a disciple of Dracula and the black arts, played by Ralph Bates. Having purchased the remains of Dracula he promises the men a night they won't forget. While attempting to revive Dracula he dies and the men flee. Dracula takes over the young mans body and promises revenge on the men who betrayed his servant. The sins of the fathers are about to visited on their children. Dracula first possesses one of them (Linda Hayden) then uses her to trap the others and turn them into the undead. The character of Dracula works very well in Victorian London. Unleashing the repressed desires and exposing the hypocrisy of the elders and betters portrayed by reliable character actors such as Peter Sallis and Geoffrey Keen. The cast is full of actors who've gone on to establish long and succesful careers such as Martin Jarvis and Isla Blair, both very good in their juvenile roles. There's even a cameo from cult film favorite Madeline Smith. The star of the film Christopher Lee is at his sardonic and imposing best but it is Linda Hayden and Ralph Bates who make the biggest impressions. Bates was being groomed by Hammer to be one of its new stars but none of his films (Cult classics such as 'Lust for a Vampire' or 'Dr Jekyll and Sister Hyde') ever lifted him onto the A list. In this film he brings his character to such vivid life that its a shame that he's killed off half way through the film. Linda Hayden is excellent as the female lead, starting as an innocent before being corrupted and taken over by Dracula. The climax of the film is a battle for her soul. A battle you're not always convinced she wants the hero to win. Her career started well in vehicles like this and she was always the best thing in such exploitation films as 'Blood On Satans Claw', 'Expose', 'Baby Love' and 'Confessions of A Window Cleaner'. Very little of her work has been available on DVD to date and it is to be hoped that the release of this film will encourage labels to bring out some of her other films. She was one of many seventies film starlets such as Judy Geeson and Madeline Smith who are largely forgotten today but gave great performances in often ordinary and exploitative work. 'Taste The Blood Of Dracula' is worthy of its cast. A great gothic Victorian melodrama with Dracula at its centre manipulating all. Its a film thats been underrated by fans of Hammer Horror and the Dracula series and one thats well worth examining. Its at a great price so even the lack of extras can be forgiven. Well worth purchasing by horror film fans.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Last Dracula Made Worth Seeing,
By E. A. Redfearn "eredfearn2" (Middlesbrough) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Taste The Blood of Dracula [DVD] [1970] (DVD)
Made as a follow up to Dracula Has Risen From The Grave, it does work rather well. Set in Victorian London, a group of business men who have become rather bored with their way of life are tempted to explore the world of darkness. They get more than they bargain for when Dracula is resurrected and sets about his vengeance when his servant (Ralp Bates) is murdered by the three businessmen. Its a good story helped along by its gothic atmosphere and good sets. Good to see the lovely Linda Hayden in this, her career never really took off which was a shame for she was a decent actress who more often than not ended up in low budget flicks which did little for her career. Dracula (Christopher Lee, who else?) says very little during the film, but his presence adds menace throughout. The supporting cast are good too, Peter Sallis; Geoffrey Keen and Gwen Watford just to name a few. It was sadly, the last film made in the Dracula series which is of any merit, so am sure Hammer fans would add this to their collection. Good sound and picture and can be bought for a good price too.
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