This film is actually extremely well-made, being one of the earlier Hammer horrors, and not suffering from the lack of Imagination that plagued some of the films. Playing the role of Count Dracula for only the second time, Christopher Lee is superbly menacing even though he does not utter a single word. The scene in which he is brought back to life is especially good, and the atmosphere is kept at a high tension throughout. Special mention must also go to the wonderfully designed sets