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The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires

The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires

Action · Horror · 1974

Professor Van Helsing had been asked to help against the tyranny of skeletal creatures that are responsible for terror and death amongst the peasants in rural China. He is the only person qualified to deal with the cause of these phenomena, for the undead are controlled by the most diabolical force of all.... Count Dracula. But he is not alone- to aid him comes a mystical brotherhood of seven martial arts warriors.

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The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires

“Hammer Horror! Dragon Thrills! The First Kung Fu Horror Spectacular!”

1974 Action · Horror 1h 29m

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5.8 / 10

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Professor Van Helsing had been asked to help against the tyranny of skeletal creatures that are responsible for terror and death amongst the peasants in rural China. He is the only person qualified to deal with the cause of these phenomena, for the undead are controlled by the most diabolical force of all.... Count Dracula. But he is not alone- to aid him comes a mystical brotherhood of seven martial arts warriors.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Roy Ward Baker · Chang Cheh

Written by

Don Houghton

Peter Cushing

Peter Cushing

Professor Lawrence Van Helsing

David Chiang Da-Wei

David Chiang Da-Wei

Hsi Ching / Hsi's Ancestor

Julie Ege

Julie Ege

Vanessa Buren

Robin Stewart

Robin Stewart

Leyland Van Helsing

Shih Szu

Shih Szu

Hsi Mai-Kwei

J

John Forbes-Robertson

Count Dracula

R

Robert Hanna

British Consul

Court is in session

Put The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires on trial.

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The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.