Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (1968): Cast & Plot
Dracula Has Risen from the Grave is a 1968 horror film directed by Freddie Francis, starring Christopher Lee as Dracula, Rupert Davies and Veronica Carlson. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Freddie Francis
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hammer Film Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dracula Has Risen from the Grave About?
The premise of Dracula Has Risen from the Grave without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Christopher Lee returns as the fanged undead Count Dracula, reborn when blood from a priest’s head wound—sucked during a botched exorcism— drips onto the vampire’s corpse in the shadows of his castle. Revived, he spreads fear across Transylvania, haunting the nearby village of Keineneburg as he stalks and preys on its inhabitants, driven by his insatiable thirst for blood.
Dracula Has Risen from the Grave Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- psychotronic film
- bare chested male
- count dracula character
- barefoot woman
- hypnotized girl
- hammer horror
- hypnotized woman
- vampire horror
- dark fantasy
- period incorrect hair style
- monsignor
- castle
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- revenge
- village
- church
- priest
- doll
- voice over narration
- resurrection
- fangs
- cult film
- bleeding from eyes
- 19th century
- villain as protagonist
- six word title
- pastry cook
- bleeding head
- cleavage
- redheaded woman
- blonde
- stake through the heart
- wooden stake
- impalement
- impaled to death
- bell tower
- catholic priest
- baker
- bakery
- bandage on head
- hit on the head
- smashing object over someone's head
- bag over head
- rooftop
- drinking beer
- drunken man
- schnapps
- brandy
- coffin breaks open
- sleeping in a coffin
- lying in a coffin
Dracula Has Risen from the Grave Cast & Characters
Christopher Lee leads the cast as Dracula, with Rupert Davies as Monsignor Ernst Mueller and Veronica Carlson as Maria Mueller. Directed by Freddie Francis; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Freddie Francis
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Christopher Lee as Dracula - Rupert Davies as Monsignor Ernst Mueller
- Veronica Carlson as Maria Mueller
- George A. Cooper as Village Landlord
Also Starring in Dracula Has Risen from the Grave
· 8 more- Ewan Hooper The Village Priest
- Christopher Cunningham Village Inn Patron
- Marion Mathie Anna Mueller
- Barbara Ewing Zena
- Barry Andrews Paul
- Michael Ripper Max
- John D. Collins Student
- Norman Bacon Mute Boy
More from Freddie Francis
More films directed by Freddie Francis: Dark Tower, The Doctor and the Devils, The Ghoul and Craze.
Dracula Has Risen from the Grave Plot Summary
What happens in Dracula Has Risen from the Grave from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In an East European village, a young altar boy discovers the corpse of a young woman crammed inside a church bell, another victim of Dracula [Christopher Lee]. One year later, in 1896, following the events of the previous film, Dracula has been destroyed. Monsignor Ernst Mueller [Rupert Davies] arrives on a routine visit, only to find the altar boy is now a frightened mute and the Village Priest [Ewan Hooper] has lost his faith. The villagers refuse to attend Mass as the shadow of Dracula’s castle touches the church. To end the villagers’ fears, Mueller climbs to the castle to exorcise it.
Full summary
The whole story of Dracula Has Risen from the Grave, scene by scene
Dracula Has Risen from the Grave Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer Dracula Has Risen From The Grave Trailer
- Trailer Dracula Has Risen From The Grave ≣ 1968 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know Dracula Has Risen from the Grave?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays Count Dracula in the film?
Dracula Has Risen from the Grave Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Drácula vuelve de la tumba” and “Dracula regresa de la tumba”.
- Also known as
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- Drácula vuelve de la tumba
- Dracula regresa de la tumba
- Drácula, o Perfil do Diabo
- Drácula se levanta de la tumba
- Draculas Rückkehr
- Blodsugeren Dracula
- Dracula nousee haudasta
- Dracula on noussut haudastaan
- Dracula et les femmes
- O Drakoulas vgike apo ton tafo tou
- Ο Δράκουλας βγήκε από τον τάφο
- Dracula feltámadt sírjából
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- Le amanti di Dracula
- Kaettekita Dorakyura
- Powrót Draculi
- O sinal de Drácula
- Draculas vålnad
- Дракула восстал из мертвых
- Drakula Məzardan Çıxdı
- Dracula 4: Dracula Has Risen from the Grave
- דרקולה עלה מן הקבר
- Drácula: O Perfil do Diabo
- Dracula s-a ridicat din mormânt
- 血溅坟场
- 무덤에서 일어난 드라큐라
- Dracula vstal z hrobu
- Drakula Mezarindan Çıktı
- 帰って来たドラキュラ
- Dràcula torna de la tomba
- แดร็กคิวล่าฟื้นคืนชีพ
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Dracula Has Risen from the Grave FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dracula Has Risen from the Grave, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dracula Has Risen from the Grave?
Dracula Has Risen from the Grave runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Dracula Has Risen from the Grave released?
Dracula Has Risen from the Grave was released on November 7, 1968.
Who directed Dracula Has Risen from the Grave?
Dracula Has Risen from the Grave was directed by Freddie Francis.
More films by Freddie Francis Who is in the cast of Dracula Has Risen from the Grave?
Dracula Has Risen from the Grave stars Christopher Lee as Dracula, Rupert Davies as Monsignor Ernst Mueller and Veronica Carlson as Maria Mueller, among 12 credited actors.
Does Dracula Has Risen from the Grave have a post-credit scene?
No. Dracula Has Risen from the Grave has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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