Watchable, if unremarkable, this is the second Universal horror film to tie three of their monsters together: Dracula, Frankenstein's monster and the wolf man. Having appeared in several films with Bela Lugosi, the tall and lanky John Carradine must have felt a sense of irony when he was asked to play the count in "House of Frankenstein". But he didn't make it half way through the movie, yet managed to find a way back here where he all of a sudden is seeking release. Lon Chaney Jr. returns for the fourth time as the wolf man, also trying again to find release. As for Glenn Strange as the monster, well, old Frankie boy has come back from the dead so many times, he should change his name to Phoenix.Carradine does his best to make the part his own, but he lacks Lugosi's old European manner and appears to be trying too hard to settle in. Chaney goes over the top as he did in "House of Frankenstein", making me glad that there was no "House of Woof Woof". Martha O'Driscoll and Jane Adams are the female members of the set, with pretty Adams playing a hunchbacked nurse, working for noble doctor Onslow Stevens who is biting more than he can chew providing monster cures. Lionel Atwill returns in yet another part, Still entertaining, this is just a sign of desperation from Universal studios, rushing out a script and making as good of a use of the back lot as it can. There are moments when it seems extremely intelligent, and others that really cross the line of dramatic license. Stevens comes off best in the cast, while Chaney goes way overboard and Glenn Strange just seems to be sleep walking as the monster who somehow ends up in cahoots with Chaney's monster wolf once again. A slew of strange minor characters try to add atmosphere but don't really add much but unnecessary groans.

A hugely entertaining slice of Universal hokum, this is from the period in the 1940s where they tried to increase interest in the films by having all the monsters appear together. The cast list of this film reads like a who's who of classic horror actors. They're all present and correct, apart from Bela Lugosi, who is missed in the proceedings; John Carradine is a good actor but no match for Lugosi's presence as Dracula.The main actor, Onslow Stevens, who plays the doctor, is great when he turns mad, and Lon Chaney Jr. is also given a large part in his most famous role. The only monster receiving a raw deal is Frankenstein's Monster, once again played by Glenn Strange. He is only revived in the last five minutes of the film before being apparently killed by fire.The film contains almost constant action, going back and forth between the three monsters. The doctor even has a hunchbacked assistant, although she is female this time around. There are many special effects, and those where Dracula turns into a bat are probably the most fun, although Chaney does get to turn into a werewolf again. With a film like this, typically not much thought is given to plot, but who needs plot when you have a synopsis like this? If you're into the Universal monsters then you really do have to see this film for the sheer fun value.

This is a sequel to the House of Frankenstein. House of Frankenstein is about Frankenstein Dracula and the wolf man. This movie is also about Dracula Frankenstein and the wolf man. Dracula come to a scientist who he think can make him human again. The wolf man come to the same scientist looking for a cure. The Frankenstein is discovered to still be alive. He stats out slow but give it time. It is really one of the scariest movie ever made. This movie is scarier then Frankenstein (1931). This movie is scarier then The bride of Frankenstein. It is very intense. If you like really scary movie then you need to see this movie.

House of Dracula is quick to pull you in right from the start of the film. The movie keeps a fairly quick pace - there is no "boring parts" within this flick. The story is simple: Dracula and Wolf Man Lawrence Talbot are both seeking cures for their supernatural states from Dr. Edelman but the way it plays out is far from being simple because there are quite a few problems with curing both creatures.This wonderful film has three of the most iconic Universal Monsters: Dracula, Wolf Man and Frankenstein's Monster. Carradine played Dracula quite well (imo), Chaney Jr. is great as Talbot/Wolf Man as usual and Strange makes a great Monster although his part is way to small. Also there is Dr. Edelman played by Stevens... Stevens portrayed the "Mad" Scientist turned Vampire so perfectly well.Someone said the only thing wrong with this film was that The Monster was not in it long enough and I do agree with that and is the only reason I'm not rating this movie a perfect 10 (but almost).Watch the House of Frankenstein first then follow up with House of Dracula to see them in order. 9.5/10