The Brides of Dracula (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1960, The Brides of Dracula is a horror film directed by Terence Fisher, running about 86 minutes. “He Turned Innocent Beauty Into Unspeakable Horror.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young teacher on her way to a position in Transylvania helps a young man escape the shackles his mother has put on him. In so doing she innocently unleashes the horrors of the undead once again on the populace, including those at her school for ladies. Luckily for some, Dr. Van Helsing is already on his way.
Who’s in it. The Brides of Dracula stars Peter Cushing as Dr. J. Van Helsing, Martita Hunt as Baroness Meinster, Yvonne Monlaur as Marianne Danielle and Freda Jackson as Greta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Brides of Dracula has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Brides of Dracula page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Brides of Dracula tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Brides of Dracula (1960)?
- In US, The Brides of Dracula is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Brides of Dracula worth watching?
- The Brides of Dracula holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Brides of Dracula?
- The Brides of Dracula stars Peter Cushing, Martita Hunt, Yvonne Monlaur, Freda Jackson and David Peel.
- When was The Brides of Dracula released?
- The Brides of Dracula was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.