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In Search of Dracula

In Search of Dracula

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In Search of Dracula

"The blood-curdling truth behind the legendary vampire."

1975

1h 26m

7.3(10 votes)

Horror

Documentary

Overview

A documentary exploring the legends of vampires, using books, paintings and early films on the subject.

Where to Watch

Stream

Iwonder Amazon Channel

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

Aspekt Telefilm

SFP

The people behind it

Cast & crew

3 featured cast members

Starring

Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee

Self – Host / Vlad Tepes / Count Dracula

Solveig Andersson

Solveig Andersson

Young Woman

Tor Isedal

Tor Isedal

Narrator

Creative team

Directed by: Calvin Floyd
Written by: Yvonne Floyd
Produced by: Calvin Floyd

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