55 Years Ago, A Horror Legend Starred In An Unexpectedly Brilliant Sequel

55 Years Ago, A Horror Legend Starred In An Unexpectedly Brilliant Sequel

Warner Bros.Ten years after The Brides of Dracula proved Hammer Horror could make a Dracula movie without the iconic bloodsucker himself, the legendary studio held up a crucifix to their star attraction once more. At least, that was the plan.1970’s Taste the Blood of Dracula was initially intended to shun the character Christopher Lee made his own, and instead focus on the fall and rise of his servant Lord Courtley. But, inevitably worried about…