Scars of Dracula is a 1970 British horror film directed by Roy Ward Baker and produced by Hammer Films. The movie stars Christopher Lee as Dracula and Dennis Waterman as Simon Carlson, one of the two innocent victims searching for his missing brother. The other victim is Sarah Framsen (played by Jenny Hanley) who is searching for her lover who was also killed by Dracula's mistress.
The movie begins with the resurrection of Dracula, who is brought back to life when his ashes are splashed with bat's blood. Dracula seeks revenge on his enemies, and his lustful vengeance begins when he targets Simon and Sarah for their involvement in destroying one of his brides. Dracula's attacks are particularly gruesome, showing him impaling victims on wooden spikes or biting them to drink their blood.
The movie also features the iconic castle necropolis setting, where Simon and Sarah discover the blood-drained corpse of Sarah's lover. The castle is filled with traps and horrors, making it an eerie and foreboding place where danger is always lurking.
Scars of Dracula is known for its graphic violence, gore, and sexual themes, which were controversial for its time. The movie was part of the Hammer Horror series, which was famous for its macabre and Gothic horror films.
