Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1972, Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein is a horror film directed by Jesús Franco, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Dracula kills another innocent victim and Dr. Seward decides it's time to wipe him off the face of the earth. Armed with a hammer and a wooden stake, he arrives at Castle Dracula and duly dispatches the vampire Count. Next day, however, Dr. Frankenstein arrives with his assistant, Morpho, and a large crate containing the monster. Using the blood of a pub singer who has been abducted by his creation, the doctor brings Dracula back to life and uses him for his own ends. The Count and a female vampire continue to terrorise the town, so Dr Seward once again sets out for Castle Dracula. Unfortunately, he is attacked by the Frankenstein monster and left for dead. Amira, a gypsy, rescues him and summons up a werewolf to do battle with the forces of evil...
Who’s in it. Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein stars Howard Vernon as Dracula, Dennis Price as Dr. Frankenstein, Fernando Bilbao as The Monster and Geneviève Robert as Amira, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family, Troma NOW and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein (1972)?
- In US, Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family and Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein worth watching?
- Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein?
- Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein stars Howard Vernon, Dennis Price, Fernando Bilbao, Geneviève Robert and Carmen Yazalde.
- When was Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein released?
- Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.