and with his accent and "graceful" way of moving.... these only added to the "creepy" aspect of his performance.... He was Not some mis-shapened hiedious beast .... he presented himself as a "smooth-talking" proper gentleman.... .. Presenting no "real threat" to his victims.... That was the way the Count was due to his royal upbringing... His manner would put his intended Victim at ease... Thus they seldom saw his attack coming....
The final battle in this film was great ... we still enjoy this one.....
Where as Hammer Films Dracula (Christopher Lee) could still act like a gentleman as well .... But could quickly become a ruthless blood-crazed Fiend....These British classics ... did get to show Much more Blood on the screen....
with those bloodshot contacts ...Lee made for rather "scary" Vampire....
"Vampires" were Not "sparkling" Teen Idols back then .... They were "Real" Monsters...
And Thanks again to that Great blog "Classic Movie Monsters" for many of these images....