Son of Dracula (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 2.8
Released in 1974, Son of Dracula is a comedy, horror and music film directed by Freddie Francis, running about 90 minutes. “The First Rock-and-Roll Dracula Movie!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Due to be crowned King of the Netherworld by his mentor Merlin the Magician, Count Downe–the son of Count Dracula–falls in love with the beautiful but human Amber and finds himself in conflict with Baron Frankenstein, who is vying for the same honorary title.
Who’s in it. Son of Dracula stars Harry Nilsson as Count Downe, Ringo Starr as Merlin, the Magician, Freddie Jones as The Baron and Suzanna Leigh as Amber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.8/10, Son of Dracula has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Son of Dracula page.
If you liked it. Fans of Son of Dracula tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Son of Dracula (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Son of Dracula change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Son of Dracula worth watching?
- Son of Dracula holds an audience score of 2.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Son of Dracula?
- Son of Dracula stars Harry Nilsson, Ringo Starr, Freddie Jones, Suzanna Leigh and Dennis Price.
- When was Son of Dracula released?
- Son of Dracula was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.