{"id":67080,"date":"2021-02-07T17:18:11","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T00:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=67080"},"modified":"2021-03-10T20:43:54","modified_gmt":"2021-03-11T03:43:54","slug":"andy-warhols-dracula-blood-for-dracula-1974","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=67080","title":{"rendered":"Andy Warhol\u2019s Dracula \/ Blood For Dracula (1974)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;My body can&#8217;t take this treatment anymore. The blood of these whores is killing me!&#8221; <\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Andy-Warhols-Dracula.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Andy-Warhols-Dracula-200x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-67081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Andy-Warhols-Dracula-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Andy-Warhols-Dracula-682x1024.png 682w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Andy-Warhols-Dracula-85x128.png 85w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Andy-Warhols-Dracula-180x270.png 180w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Andy-Warhols-Dracula.png 725w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><br \/>\nDesperately in need of virgin blood, sickly Count Dracula (Udo Kier) is taken by his loyal manservant (Arno Juerging) to Italy, where he intends to woo the supposedly &#8220;pure&#8221; daughters (Milena Vukotic, Dominique Darel, Stefania Casini, and Silvia Dionisio) of a landowner (Vittorio de Sica) and his wife (Maxime McKendry), not realizing that two of them are sexually involved with the family&#8217;s &#8220;Bolshevik gardener&#8221; (Joe Dallesandro).\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>\n<strong>Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Horror Films<\/li>\n<li>Looking for Ms.\/Mr. Right<\/li>\n<li>Paul Morrissey Films<\/li>\n<li>Vampires<\/li>\n<li>Virginity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Response to Peary\u2019s Review: <\/strong><br \/>\nPeary writes that while this horror satire is &#8220;not as popular as <a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=3121\"><em>Andy Warhol&#8217;s Frankenstein<\/em><\/a>, also directed by Paul Morrissey&#8221;, it&#8217;s &#8220;a much better film&#8221;. He describes it as &#8220;erotic, cleverly scripted by Morrissey and very funny, but concedes that it&#8217;s &#8220;so super bloody, gross, and violent that viewers will surely be scared away&#8221;. While Peary considers &#8220;the entire cast&#8230; impressive&#8221;, he notes that &#8220;best of all is Arno Juerging, who plays Dracula&#8217;s always angry assistant. He speaks in the most unpleasant tone imaginable and his argument-conversations with the overly-excited Kier are classics.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Kier-Jurging-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Kier-Jurging-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"334\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-69284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Kier-Jurging-2.png 640w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Kier-Jurging-2-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Kier-Jurging-2-128x67.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Kier-Jurging-2-517x270.png 517w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Peary calls out Juerging&#8217;s &#8220;bar-game scene with peasant Roman Polanski&#8221; as &#8220;also a highlight&#8221;. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Polanski.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Polanski.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"334\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-69286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Polanski.png 640w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Polanski-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Polanski-128x67.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Polanski-517x270.png 517w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I agree with Peary that this cult favorite is well worth a look: it&#8217;s sumptuously filmed, cleverly scripted, and offers plenty of atmospheric, tongue-in-cheek enjoyment. Chances are you&#8217;ll enjoy it more than you expected to. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Redeeming Qualities and Moments: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Numerous campily humorous moments<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Kier2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Kier2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"334\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-69285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Kier2.png 640w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Kier2-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Kier2-128x67.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Kier2-517x270.png 517w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Jurging.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Jurging.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"334\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-69282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Jurging.png 640w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Jurging-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Jurging-128x67.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Jurging-517x270.png 517w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Dallesandro.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Dallesandro.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"334\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-69281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Dallesandro.png 640w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Dallesandro-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Dallesandro-128x67.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Dallesandro-517x270.png 517w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Moment.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Moment.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"334\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-69278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Moment.png 640w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Moment-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Moment-128x67.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Dracula-Moment-517x270.png 517w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Fine cinematography and sets<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Cinematography2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Cinematography2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"334\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-69280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Cinematography2.png 640w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Cinematography2-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Cinematography2-128x67.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Cinematography2-517x270.png 517w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Cinematography.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Cinematography.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"334\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-69279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Cinematography.png 640w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Cinematography-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Cinematography-128x67.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Andy-Warhol-Cinematography-517x270.png 517w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Claudio Gizzi&#8217;s guitar-drenched score<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Must See? <\/strong><br \/>\nYes, as a cult favorite. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cult Movie<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Links: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0071233\/\">IMDb entry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thespinningimage.co.uk\/cultfilms\/displaycultfilm.asp?reviewid=9083\">Spinning Image Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/classic-horror.com\/reviews\/blood_for_dracula_1974.html\">Classic Horror Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.moriareviews.com\/horror\/andy-warhols-dracula-1973.htm\">Moria Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;My body can&#8217;t take this treatment anymore. The blood of these whores is killing me!&#8221; Synopsis: Desperately in need of virgin blood, sickly Count Dracula (Udo Kier) is taken by his loyal manservant (Arno Juerging) to Italy, where he intends to woo the supposedly &#8220;pure&#8221; daughters (Milena Vukotic, Dominique Darel, Stefania Casini, and Silvia Dionisio) of a landowner (Vittorio de Sica) and his wife (Maxime McKendry), not realizing that two of them are sexually involved with the family&#8217;s &#8220;Bolshevik gardener&#8221;&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=67080\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-67080","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-responses-to-peary"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67080","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=67080"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67080\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":70377,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67080\/revisions\/70377"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=67080"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=67080"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=67080"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}