Cuadecuc, vampir
Vampir-Cuadecuc is a 1970 Spanish experimental feature film written, produced, and directed by Pere Portabella. It stars Christopher Lee, Herbert Lom, Soledad Miranda, and Jack Taylor. The film tells an abbreviated version of the Dracula story using behind-the-scenes footage from Count Dracula.
| Vampir-Cuadecuc | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Pere Portabella |
| Produced by | Pere Portabella |
| Written by | Joan Brossa Pere Portabella |
| Starring | Christopher Lee Herbert Lom Soledad Miranda Jack Taylor |
| Music by | Carles Santos |
| Cinematography | Manel Esteban |
| Edited by | Miguel Bonastre |
Production company | Films 59 |
| Distributed by | Ronin Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | Spain |
| Language | English |
Cast
- Christopher Lee as Himself/Dracula
- Herbert Lom as Himself/Prof. Van Helsing
- Soledad Miranda as Herself/Lucy Westenra
- Jack Taylor as Himself/Quincey Morris
Reception
J. Hoberman of The New York Times praised the film, calling it "ghostly" and "among the most highly regarded avant-garde films of the past half century".[1] James Evans of Starburst Magazine gave it seven out of ten stars, commending the cinematography, and soundtrack.[2]
References
- Hoberman, J. (December 22, 2016). "Elusive Vampire Film Steps Out of the Shadows". The New York Times. Retrieved December 16, 2020 – via NYTimes.com.
- Evans, James (December 10, 2017). "VAMPIR CUADECUC (1971)". StarburstMagazine.com. STARBURST Magazine. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
External links
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