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House of Dracula (1945): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

House of Dracula (1945) movie poster

House of Dracula is a 1945 sci-fi horror film directed by Erle C. Kenton, starring John Carradine as Count Dracula, Onslow Stevens and Lon Chaney Jr.. It runs 1 hour 4 minutes. Stream it on Fawesome and IndieFlix, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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House of Dracula (1945) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 4m (64 min)
Director
Erle C. Kenton
Genres
Horror , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
Studio
Universal Pictures
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is House of Dracula About?

The premise of House of Dracula without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A scientist developing experimental cures—including a bone‑softening agent from mold to treat his nurse’s spinal deformity—investigates the physical origins of lycanthropy in Larry Talbot and vampirism in Count Dracula. In the process, a blood exchange with Dracula drives him into homicidal madness.

House of Dracula Themes & Keywords

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  • dark fantasy
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Where to watch

Where to Watch House of Dracula

Stream it on Fawesome and IndieFlix, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

House of Dracula Cast & Characters

John Carradine leads the cast as Count Dracula, with Onslow Stevens as Dr. Franz Edelmann and Lon Chaney Jr. as Lawrence Stewart Talbot. Directed by Erle C. Kenton; 18 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

House of Dracula Plot Summary

What happens in House of Dracula from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Count Dracula, John Carradine arrives at the castle home of Dr. Franz Edelmann, seeking a cure for his vampirism. Dr. Edelmann, convinced that a series of blood transfusions using his own blood might heal him, agrees to help. After the procedure, the count’s coffin is placed in the castle basement, setting the stage for a tense alliance between science and immortality.

Full summary

The whole story of House of Dracula, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know House of Dracula?

10 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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Details

House of Dracula Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “La mansión de Drácula” and “Draculas Haus”.

Also known as
  • La mansión de Drácula
  • Draculas Haus
  • La maison de Dracula
  • Dracula nella casa degli orrori
  • La casa di Dracula
  • Dracula 4: House of Dracula
  • La casa degli orrori
  • Drákulův dům
  • A Casa do Drácula
  • Draculas hus
  • Drakula háza
  • Будинок Дракули
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  • Το Σπίτι του Δράκουλα
  • Дом Дракулы
  • 德古拉的房子
  • Dom drakuli
  • 드라큐라의 집
  • ドラキュラとせむし女
  • Casa lui Dracula

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FAQ

House of Dracula FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of House of Dracula, each answered in a sentence.

How long is House of Dracula?

House of Dracula runs 1 hour 4 minutes (64 minutes).

When was House of Dracula released?

House of Dracula was released on December 7, 1945.

Who directed House of Dracula?

House of Dracula was directed by Erle C. Kenton.

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Who is in the cast of House of Dracula?

House of Dracula stars John Carradine as Count Dracula, Onslow Stevens as Dr. Franz Edelmann and Lon Chaney Jr. as Lawrence Stewart Talbot, among 18 credited actors.

Where can I watch House of Dracula?

In the US, House of Dracula is streaming on Fawesome, IndieFlix and Plex and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

Does House of Dracula have a post-credit scene?

No. House of Dracula has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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