This marked the end of an era. It was Christopher Lee's final outing as Dracula and he wouldn't make a film with Cushing again until ten years later. Hammer was winding down its film operation and the baton passed to others. I enjoyed this when I first saw it on TV but it seemed less impressive on a second viewing although Lee has more dialogue than any of the previous films and the odd hint of sympathy in the script.
Secret agent Peter Torrence ( William Franklyn ) is investigating odd goings on, involving prominent people, at a country house, latterly aided by policeman Murray ( Michael Coles ) who also appeared in Dracula AD 1972. He suggests calling in Van Helsing who identifies the culprit but, this time round, the dastardly count wants to do more to humanity than just bite a few necks .
Joanna Lumley ( as Jessica Van Helsing )
Sex : No
Death : Survives
Joanna took over the role from Stephanie Beacham. She doesn't actually have much to do as Jessica is just window dressing in this one.
Valerie Van Ost ( as Jane )
Sex : Jane's blouse hangs open
Death : Staked through the heart by Murray
This was Valerie's last film role though she made a few more TV appearances before moving into casting.
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