Christopher Lee’s debut as the vampire in 'The Horror of Dracula' is the scariest performance that he has ever given.

Admittedly, you'd be hard-pressed to find a Count Dracula that was as seductive or memorable as Bela Lugosi 's, or even as masterfully evil in presence as Christopher Lee 's.

As a result, Lee constructs a version of Dracula that felt uniquely his own, predating the more explicit overtones of ‘60s horror a decade later. The Lord of The Rings Image Credit: New Line Cinema.

And when the lights came up, people were looking at me, stunned.” DRACULA A.D. 1972, Christopher Lee, 1972© Everett Collection ...

Find out more about our reviews policy. Former Nazi hunter, Charlemagne descendant, definitive Dracula, and all-around screen legend Christopher Lee is lovingly profiled in this biographical doc.