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The Satanic Rites Of Dracula
''The Satanic Rites of Dracula'' is a 1973 British horror film directed by Alan Gibson and produced by Hammer Film Productions. It is the eighth film in Hammer's ''Dracula'' series, and the seventh and final one to feature Christopher Lee as Dracula. The film was also the third to unite Peter Cushing as Van Helsing with Lee, following ''Dracula'' (1958) and ''Dracula A.D. 1972'' (1972). Plot In 1974, a Secret Service agent barely escapes from an English country house, in which satanic rituals are being celebrated. Before he dies of his wounds, he reveals to his superiors that four prominent members of society – a government minister, a peer, a general and a famous scientist – are involved in a cult led by Chin Yang. Photos of the four dignitaries taken by the agent are developed, and a fifth photo, apparently showing an empty doorway, is assumed to be a mistake. In order to avoid any reprisals by the minister, Secret Service official Colonel Mathews calls in Scotland Yard' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Gibson (director)
Alan Gibson (April 28, 1938, London, Ontario, Canada – July 5, 1987, London, UK) was a Canadian director active in British film and television. He was particularly notable in his early years for his work in horror. The films he directed include ''Journey to Midnight'' (1968), ''Crescendo'' (1970), ''Dracula A.D. 1972'', ''The Satanic Rites of Dracula'' (1974), '' Checkered Flag or Crash'' (1977), ''Witness for the Prosecution'' (1982) and ''A Woman Called Golda'' (1982) starring Ingrid Bergman. His television work includes ''Eh Joe'' (1965), '' The Capone Investment'' (1974), ''Churchill and the Generals'' (1979) and '' The Charmer'' (1987). Alan Gibson came up with the idea for ''The Flipside of Dominick Hide'' (1980), a ''Play for Today'' he co-wrote with Jeremy Paul and directed. As a child he had overheard his family discussing a recent UFO report and thought to himself: "Since there had been sightings of flying saucers recorded throughout history, it occurred to me that they ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |