When information surrounding a strange satanic cult and their rituals begins to surface via the investigations of a group of Scotland Yard undercover agents, fear soon begins to spread as the names involved turn out to be high-ranking political officials, leading scientists and the like and the ritual practices seem inherently tied to vampirism. An expert on vampirism is called in to investigate, one Prof. Larimer Van Helsing (Peter Cushing) who soon comes to fear the worst...that these events are somehow tied to the one and only Count Dracula (Christopher Lee) who now it seems plans on using a deadly virus created by the scientists under his control to wipe out all humanity!
Yes I know the plot does sound somewhat convoluted and it ultimately comes across that way on the screen as well unfortunately. The ending feels extremely rushed although there is a neat showdown between Cushing Van Helsing and Lee's Count yet once more. I also enjoyed the performance of Michael Coles as Inspector Murray but was disappointed how he wasn't more actively involved in the film's conclusion. Could have been better.
Yes I know the plot does sound somewhat convoluted and it ultimately comes across that way on the screen as well unfortunately. The ending feels extremely rushed although there is a neat showdown between Cushing Van Helsing and Lee's Count yet once more. I also enjoyed the performance of Michael Coles as Inspector Murray but was disappointed how he wasn't more actively involved in the film's conclusion. Could have been better.