Dracula vs. Frankenstein

Dracula vs. Frankenstein

Year: 1971

Runtime: 91 mins

Language: English

Director: Al Adamson

HorrorScience FictionHorror the undead and monster classicsChilling experiments and classic monster horrorCreepy chilling and terrifying horror

Dracula conspires with a mad doctor to resurrect the Frankenstein Monster.

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Timeline & Setting – Dracula vs. Frankenstein (1971)

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Time period

1960s

The events unfold in contemporary mid-20th-century America, with counterculture elements like hippies and LSD appearing alongside showbiz glitz. The setting mixes street-level crime, theatrical horror props, and a secret scientific menace typical of the era.

Location

Venice, California, Oakmoor Cemetery, Creature Emporium

The action centers on the Venice boardwalk in California, where the Creature Emporium sits as a haunted sideshow. Behind the emporium lies a hidden laboratory used by Dr. Duryea for experiments and the revived monster. Nearby Oakmoor Cemetery provides the grave site where Frankenstein's monster is exhumed, while the story also moves to a forested area and an abandoned church outside of Venice.

🎭 Horror 🏖️ Beach setting 🏚️ Haunted attraction 🗝️ Secret laboratory

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Main Characters – Dracula vs. Frankenstein (1971)

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Dr. Duryea (Dr. Durea), alias Frankenstein

Wheelchair-bound mad scientist and last descendant of the original Frankenstein, Duryea operates a hidden lab behind the Creature Emporium. He relentlessly pursues a serum to cure his paralysis, even if it means sacrificing others.

🧪 Science 🧠 Obsession 🩸 Danger 🧬 Experimentation

Groton

Duryea’s mute, simple-minded assistant who carries out brutal killings to advance the doctor’s experiments. His loyalty to Duryea is unwavering, though his actions reveal a dangerous, uncontrolled force.

😶 Silence 🗡️ Violence 🧷 Treachery

The Monster

Reanimated creature drawn from its grave, entangled in a plot of science, vampirism, and romance. It forms a protective bond with Judith and opposes Dracula’s schemes.

👹 Horror 🧟 Monster 🩸 Blood

Count Dracula

The classic vampire who arrives to gain the serum’s power and the ability to walk in daylight. His manipulation elevates the conflict between monster and scientist.

🧛 Vampire 🗡️ Power 🩸 Blood

Judith Fontaine

Las Vegas showgirl searching for her missing sister Joanie; she partners with Mike, falls in love, and confronts Dracula’s plans in a bid to escape.

🎭 Showbiz 💃 Determination 💖 Romance

Mike Howard

A friend who aids Judith, becomes entwined in the danger surrounding Duryea’s lab, and sacrifices himself in the climactic struggle against Dracula.

🎸 Music 💔 Sacrifice 🕵️ Plot

Sgt. Martin

Local police officer who initially doubts Judith but joins the pursuit as the threat escalates and the mystery deepens.

👮 Authority 🗺️ Investigation

Grazbo

Evil dwarf and ticket taker at the Creature Emporium; a schemer who dies in a laboratory accident, underscoring the peril surrounding Duryea’s schemes.

🪓 Violence 🧩 Mischief

Joanie Fontaine

Judith’s missing sister who frequented the Creature Emporium; her disappearance drives Judith’s investigation and search.

🎭 Showbiz 🧭 Mystery

Dr. Beaumont

A physician-scientist who discredits Duryea and becomes entangled with the revived monsters and their consequences.

🏥 Science 🧪 Research

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Major Themes – Dracula vs. Frankenstein (1971)

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🧪 Science vs Morality

Dr. Duryea's pursuit to cure his paralysis drives dangerous experiments that cross ethical boundaries. The creation of the serum hinges on fear and suffering, illustrating how the wish for power can corrupt science. The revived monster and Dracula embody the consequences of pushing life and death for personal gain.

🧛 Dark Ambition

Dracula arrives to obtain Duryea's serum, seeking extended power and daylight immunity. The alliance between vampire, scientist, and reanimated creature shows how ambition attracts opportunists and escalates violence, forcing characters to choose sides in a race for control.

🪞 Fear as Fuel

Judith's fear catalyzes the plot, shaping the serum's essential ingredient drawn from terror. The atmosphere of dread drives actions, reveals secrets, and fuels the final confrontation where fear becomes both motive and weapon.

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