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Title: Good script, bad acting
Review: The idea of a sequel to "Dracula" was a good one, and the script which resulted is also quite good. The problem with this film lies in the casting. When Bela Lugosi made the original, he set a very high standard. Unfortunately, the one-dimensional Chaney simply lacks the ability to portray his character. He sounds as if he is reading his dialogue from cue cards, showing his lack of depth at every turn. Universal must have thought so as well, as this was Chaney's only outing as Dracula (John Carradine played the role in succeeding films). In short, a good script is wasted on the untalented Chaney. Stick with the original - Lugosi was the only real Dracula.
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