Scars of Dracula (1970, Hammer Films)

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Scars of Dracula is a 1970 British horror film directed by Roy Ward Baker for Hammer Films. It stars Christopher Lee as Count Dracula, along with Dennis Waterman, Jenny Hanley, Patrick Troughton, and Michael Gwynn.

Although disparaged by some critics, the film does restore a few elements of Bram Stoker's original character: the Count is introduced as an "icily charming host;" he has command over nature; and he is seen scaling the walls of his castle. It also gives Lee more to do and say than any other Hammer Dracula film except his first, 1958's Dracula.

Filming
The film was shot on location in Hertfordshire and made at Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England.

Cast
Dennis Waterman as Simon Carlson
Christopher Lee as Count Dracula
Jenny Hanley as Sarah Framsen
Christopher Matthews as Paul Carlson
Patrick Troughton as Klove
Anouska Hempel as Tania
Michael Ripper as Landlord
Michael Gwynn as The Priest
Wendy Hamilton as Julie
Delia Lindsay as Alice
Bob Todd as Bürgermaster
Toke Townley as Elderly Waggoner

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