![]() ![]() Cut to reduce the final disintegration of Dracula.The cut version replaces this with a shorter shot from a different angle that obscures the muzzling and kissing. The original has Dracula muzzling her face and kissing her lip before pushing her backwards down on to the bed. Cut to reduce the erotic charge as Dracula leans over Mina preparing to bite.Cut to remove shots of blood during Lucy's staking.The US Theatrical Version restores the cut footage during Lucy's staking, but the cut footage from Dracula kissing Mina and his final disintegration is still missing. 2018 Warner Archives R0 Blu-ray at US Amazonįrom IMDB.US: The US Theatrical Version is MPAA Unrated for: UK: The US Theatrical Version was passed 15 without BBFC cuts for: ![]() Furthermore, although the film is atmospheric and generates some sense of threat, this is moderate in nature and distanced by the period setting and by the familiarity of the story, other versions of which There is no emphasis upon blood and injuries. Although the film contains some sight of blood (most notably when a vampire is killed using a stake) , Sustained moderate threat and menace are permitted'. ![]() There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood. State that 'Violence must not dwell on detail. In terms of current classification standards it was felt that the film could now be classified at '12A' for cinema re-release for mild bloody horror. It was originally classified 'X' for cinema release in 1958 (meaning that persons under 16 should not beĪdmitted) and was subsequently classified '15' for release on video. 2013 Lions Gate (RB) Blu-ray/(R2) DVD Combo at UK Amazonĭracula is a classic 1950s British adaptation of Bram Stoker's vampire novel 'Dracula'.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 releaseĪfter 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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