Filmed back-to-back with the superior film "Dracula, Prince of Darkness," the above production suffers from a script devoid of any imagination and a plot that borders on wafer thin.
Christopher Lee is given the chance to play a role that actually allows him to act and to take centre stage. Being a bit "larger-than-life" was the right approach in my opinion. Barbara Shelley and Richard Pasco are also very good in their respective roles.
I can't help but chuckle every time I see the build-up to the climax. Christopher Lee's reaction to the poisoned wine and chocolate, is something you have to see!