Son of Dracula
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Son of Dracula

The First Rock-and-Roll Dracula Movie!

5.4 / 10 1974 1h 30mNR English
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Storyline

Due to be crowned King of the Netherworld by his mentor Merlin the Magician, Count Downe — son of Dracula — falls in love with beautiful mortal Amber and finds himself in conflict with Baron Frankenstein, who is vying for the same honourary title.

Cast & Crew

HN

Harry Nilsson

Count Downe

Lead
Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr

Merlin, the Magician

Freddie Jones

Freddie Jones

The Baron

Suzanna Leigh

Suzanna Leigh

Amber

Dennis Price

Dennis Price

Van Helsing

David Bailie

David Bailie

Chauffeur

Shakira Caine

Shakira Caine

Housekeeper

Maurice Bush

Maurice Bush

Monster

What People Are Saying

3.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Freddie Francis's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. Son of Dracula is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker