Dracula & Vampire Cinema of the ‘70s-Hammer and all the rest…

Above-One of two titles this film held aka Vampira (1974). This time Dracula has his hands full with a bevy of Playboy playmates. Photo by Rotten Tomatoes

The decade that proves a stake “in the heart” doesn’t mean the Count is down or out!!!

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Above-Not first adaptation for the screen but the one for all comparisons-This 1931 version featuring Bela Lugosi with a dynamic performance as the count. Photo by Finns Wake

Before we jump into the ’70s and the vampire happening I would like to say that today we celebrate World of Dracula Day in honor of the anniversary of the first publishing of Bram Stoker’s iconic novel-Dracula back in May of 1897. From the moment it hit the shelves the world has never been the same both in the literary world and pop culture. Just think of how many adaptations of the novel there has been and all those Hammer films featuring this same character.

The ‘70s-

Yeah, it was hard to keep a “good” vampire down especially in this decade of platform shoes and disco clothes… just think about all those Mandarin collars tied off shirts and halter tops with the exposed neck lines. It was enough to…