Hammer to re-release 1958 Dracula in UK with long-lost footage added
Summary
The 1958 Hammer Films movie Dracula, starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, will be rereleased in UK cinemas with restored footage that was believed lost for over 60 years. The new version includes scenes cut for being too scary or intense and has been restored in high-quality 4K.Key Facts
- Dracula was originally released in 1958 and starred Christopher Lee as Dracula and Peter Cushing as Van Helsing.
- The newly restored film includes footage only seen before in Japan and discovered in a Warner Bros warehouse near Los Angeles.
- Some removed scenes were cut because audiences fainted or reacted strongly to frightening or sexual content.
- The restoration brings back important scenes that show Dracula’s fangs and violent attacks.
- This version is fully restored in 4K resolution for better picture quality.
- Hammer Films’ CEO John Gore described the recovery as finding lost British film history.
- The rerelease is timed for October in UK cinemas and will also be available on home entertainment formats.
- The announcement was made on World Dracula Day, May 26, which is also Peter Cushing’s birthday; Christopher Lee’s birthday is May 27.
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