Son of Dracula 1943
“BLOOD on his lips...! DOOM in his eyes...! an accursed VAMPIRE!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 80 minutes
- Director
- Robert Siodmak
- Network
- Universal Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Plex, Plex Channel, Mometu
What is Son of Dracula?
Son of Dracula is a 1943 American horror film released in the United States on October 20, 1943. The film was directed by Robert Siodmak with a screenplay based on an original story by his brother Curt Siodmak.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1943
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 80 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 20, 1943
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Genres
- Horror
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 149 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~80 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Universal Pictures
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Overview
Son of Dracula is a 1943 American horror film released in the United States on October 20, 1943. The film was directed by Robert Siodmak with a screenplay based on an original story by his brother Curt Siodmak. The cast features Lon Chaney Jr., Louise Allbritton, Robert Paige, Evelyn Ankers, and Frank Craven. The story follows a Carpathian Count named Alucard who is invited to the United States by a young heiress. Upon his arrival, local officials and the heiress boyfriend grow suspicious of the newcomer. The mysterious count shows a particular interest in the virile soil of the new world. The runtime for the horror feature is one hour and twenty minutes.
Should you watch it?
“Carpathian Count Alucard accepts an invitation to the United States from a young heiress.”
- Directed by Robert Siodmak with a screenplay based on an original story by Curt Siodmak.
- Features a cast including Lon Chaney Jr., Louise Allbritton, Robert Paige, Evelyn Ankers, and Frank Craven.
- Presents a narrative where a vampire shows interest in the virile soil of the new world.
- It is described in reviews as one of the weaker entries in Universal's horror library.
Watch it if you want to see a classic 1943 horror film featuring a Carpathian count visiting the United States.
As a 1943 horror film directed by Robert Siodmak, it carries a traditional black-and-white cinematic tone with a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes.
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Streaming availability details are not provided in the source materials, though the film is cataloged on platforms like The Movie Database.
Is Sonof Dracula (1943) worth watching?
Reviews note that it is considered one of the weaker entries in Universal's horror library, but it features notable direction by Robert Siodmak and a classic cast.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What are the essential episodes or viewing parts?
Son of Dracula is a standalone feature film with a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes rather than a television series with episodes.
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