Son of Dracula (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1943, Son of Dracula is a fantasy and horror film directed by Robert Siodmak, running about 80 minutes. “BLOOD on his lips...! DOOM in his eyes...! an accursed VAMPIRE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Carpathian Count Alucard is invited to the U.S. by a young heiress. Her boyfriend and local officials are suspicious of the newcomer, who is interested in the "virile" soil of the new world.
Who’s in it. Son of Dracula stars Lon Chaney Jr. as Count Dracula, alias Count Alucard, Robert Paige as Frank Stanley, Louise Allbritton as Katherine 'Kay' Caldwell and Frank Craven as Dr. Harry Brewster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Son 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 Son of Dracula page.
If you liked it. Fans of Son of Dracula tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Son of Dracula (1943)?
- In US, Son 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 Son of Dracula worth watching?
- Son of Dracula holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Son of Dracula?
- Son of Dracula stars Lon Chaney Jr., Robert Paige, Louise Allbritton, Frank Craven and J. Edward Bromberg.
- When was Son of Dracula released?
- Son of Dracula was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.