The film follows vampire hunter Van Helsing (Peter Cushing) as he returns to Transylvania to destroy handsome bloodsucker Baron Meinster (David Peel) who even bites his own mother (Martita Hunt).
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August 30, 2005
While the plot is over the top and certainly contrived, there are enough spooky sequences to keep horror fans occupied.
October 21, 2009
Chilling special effects highlight a rather gory production.
October 21, 2008
The film features the familiar elements (beautiful color cinematography, lavish sets, solid writing, strong performances), making this a worthy heir to its predecessor.
June 24, 2006
Patchy but striking, and directed with Fisher's usual flair.
October 05, 2008
If it isn't as iconic and elemental as its predecessor, that's no reflection on how well it works as a vampire entertainment on its own...an unusually original way to continue the closed-off story of Bram Stoker's novel.
July 29, 2002
"lusty vampire romp"
May 28, 2002
One of the better horror films put out by the schlock Hammer studio.
May 12, 2003
Kind of Dracula Meets Tennessee Williams.
May 24, 2003
Fisher directs with characteristic fluency, and the cast is splendid.
May 09, 2005
Here is but another repetition of the standard tale of the vampire bugaboo who likes to sink his oversized dentures into the necks of pretty girls.
September 20, 2005
When the story lags (and it often does), at least you have copious eye candy to feast on.
