UK: The US Theatrical Version was passed 12A for mild bloody horror without further BBFC cuts for: 9s extra in 3 shots from the death and disintegration of Dracula.7s extra in the scene where Dracula moves to bite Mina.Material from a Japanese print reveals 2 of the cuts: See pictorial cuts details from : The 2007 restoration using uncut Time, and hence keep the audio track in sync. Note that although extra material was re-inserted, other less important material was dropped to preserve the running The face-clawing scene is truly magnificent and sits perfectly within the last few seconds of the film. The moment where the Count leans-in over Mina is full of transgressive threat and erotic charge (one can easily see how this moment had to be cut in 1958) though the footage does not actually include a bite (contrary to wishful The eventual Blu-ray we're going to release all four surviving Japanese reels unrestored as a single extra). Molinare have done a superb job restoring this footage, considering the state of the reels (you'll be able to compare and contrast on Incredibly exciting to see the two long-lost moments in the context of the BFI's restoration. We have reviewed the restoration of the Japanese footage to Dracula. The film contained a number of extended scenes, among them a shot of Dracula tearing his face off during the disintegration climax. 2013 Lions Gate RB Blu-ray/R2 DVD Combo at UK Amazonįrom, February 2012: Restored Thanks to the efforts of a fan based in Japan, Hammer Films finally acquired the surviving footage from the extended cut in 2011 for inclusion in a forthcoming definitive.UK: The Definitive Restoration Version was passed 12 uncut for moderate gory horror for: van Helsing, Harker's friend and fellow-student of vampires, who is determined to destroy Dracula, whatever the cost. The only one who may be able to protect them is Dr. Travels to a nearby city, where he preys on the family of Harker's fianc?e. The cuts were partially restoredįor the US version and fully restored for the 2013 Lions Gate release.Īfter Jonathan Harker attacks Dracula at his castle (apparently somewhere in Germany), the vampire With Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee and Michael Gough. Dracula is a 1958 UK horror by Terrence Fisher.
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