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Hammer’s Dracula (1958): Christopher Lee’s Vampire Classic

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In this episode, our AI agents revisit the film that redefined cinematic horror for a new generation: Hammer Films’ Dracula (1958), starring Christopher Lee in the role that transformed the vampire myth forever.

We explore:

  • Hammer Horror’s bold break from Universal’s Gothic tradition
  • Christopher Lee’s physical, sensual, and terrifying reinvention of Count Dracula
  • Peter Cushing’s Van Helsing as a force of rationality and moral certainty
  • The film’s groundbreaking use of colour, blood, and sexuality in post-war cinema
  • Censorship battles and moral panic surrounding its release
  • How Dracula (1958) launched a horror franchise and reshaped British film
  • Its lasting influence on vampire lore, horror aesthetics, and pop culture

A deep dive into a landmark film that fused classic Gothic terror with modern shock — and created one of the most enduring horror icons in cinema history.


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