Dracula and Son 1976
“Like Father Like Son, It's in the Blood”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Director
- Édouard Molinaro
What is Dracula and Son?
Dracula and Son is a 1976 French fantasy‑comedy‑horror film that follows Dracula and his son Ferdinand as they flee angry villagers, with Dracula becoming a horror movie star in London and his son working as a night watchman in Paris. The film runs 1 hour 36 minutes and was released in France on 15 September 1976, later reaching the United States in 1979 after edits to its jokes.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1976
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 14, 1976
- Genres
- Fantasy, Comedy, Horror
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.8/10
- Episode runtime
- ~96 minutes
- Status
- Released
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Overview
Dracula and Son is a 1976 French fantasy‑comedy‑horror film that follows Dracula and his son Ferdinand as they flee angry villagers, with Dracula becoming a horror movie star in London and his son working as a night watchman in Paris. The film runs 1 hour 36 minutes and was released in France on 15 September 1976, later reaching the United States in 1979 after edits to its jokes.
Culturally, the movie reflects a 1970s trend of subverting classic horror icons for comedic effect and illustrates how European genre cinema was adapted for American audiences through selective editing. Its tone remains whimsical and its pacing relaxed, offering a leisurely viewing experience for fans of off‑beat vampire stories.
Should you watch it?
“A vampire dad becomes a film star while his son works nights in Paris.”
- Blends fantasy, comedy, and horror in a single 1970s feature.
- Features a quirky premise of Dracula turning into a horror movie star in London.
- Shows a cross‑cultural journey from Transylvania to London and Paris.
- The American release cut many original jokes, resulting in uneven humor.
Watch it if you enjoy off‑beat vampire tales that mix slapstick humor with 1970s fantasy.
The tone is light‑hearted and whimsical, pacing is leisurely, and it suits viewers who like playful horror comedies.
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Where can I stream Dracula and Son?
The film is listed under "Now Streaming" on TMDB, but exact platforms vary by region.
Is Dracula and Son worth watching?
It offers a unique mix of comedy, horror, and fantasy with a playful take on the Dracula myth.
How long will a binge take?
The runtime is 1 hour 36 minutes, so a single sitting covers the entire film.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
As a standalone film, there are no episodes; the full movie is the complete experience.
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