House of Dracula 1945
“HORROR UPON HORROR in the HOUSE OF DRACULA”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 64 minutes
- Director
- Erle C. Kenton
- Network
- Universal Pictures
- Where to Stream
- IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel
What is House of Dracula?
House of Dracula is a horror and science fiction film released in the United States on December 7, 1945. The film serves as a continuation of the film House of Frankenstein and utilized much of that film's crew, with Lowe credited as the screenwriter and Erle C.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1945
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 64 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 7, 1945
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Universal Pictures
- Genres
- Horror, Science Fiction
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.5/10 from 152 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~64 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Universal Pictures
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Overview
House of Dracula is a horror and science fiction film released in the United States on December 7, 1945. The film serves as a continuation of the film House of Frankenstein and utilized much of that film's crew, with Lowe credited as the screenwriter and Erle C. Kenton directing. The cast includes Lon Chaney Jr., John Carradine, Martha O'Driscoll, Lionel Atwill, and Onslow Stevens.
In the story, a scientist is working on cures for rare afflictions. He develops a bone softening agent made from molds to allow him to correct the spinal deformity of his nurse. He also finds the physical causes of lycanthropy in wolf-man Larry Talbot and of vampirism in Count Dracula. However, the scientist ultimately becomes afflicted with homicidal madness while exchanging blood with Dracula.
Should you watch it?
“A dedicated scientist attempts to cure legendary monsters of their afflictions, only to succumb to madness himself.”
- Features iconic appearances by both Count Dracula and the Wolf Man
- Explores the intersection of medical science and supernatural horror
- Includes a plot involving the correction of a nurse's spinal deformity
- The plot relies on complex, overlapping monster narratives that may feel crowded to some viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic black-and-white monster crossovers from the golden age of horror cinema.
This film maintains a traditional 1940s horror tone with a brisk pace and is suitable for fans of vintage monster movies.
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Is this film worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of classic monster crossovers and 1940s horror cinema.
What is the total runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 4 minutes.
Does the film feature characters other than Dracula and the Wolf Man?
Yes, the film also features Frankenstein's monster.
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