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The Fake Bat Army of Dracula
kcvidkid - wrote on 11/10/2008
Well, my predictions about the Hammer Dracula series after watching the last one ("Taste the Blood of Dracula") don't seem to be coming true as "Scars of Dracula" is quite a throwback to earlier days. In fact, if I didn't know better, I would swear it was made BEFORE "Taste".
I think the difference lies with the location for much of the action. Here, it is back to the castle with more interior sets (and close-ups of bloodshot eyes). And there is a complete regression of cinematography with Roy Ward Baker at the helm. I actually prefer the style; I think it better suits the subject.
Also, I complained last time about Drac's character not progressing. Here, it actually does, but I think in a distasteful manner. He begins to express sadism, especially in his treatment of …
