This movie tends to be underrated. The special effects aren't that great but they are pretty good for it's time. The dialogue suffers but the acting is good.
A parody of monster movies and political thrillers (yes you read that right), the case can be made that this is Roger Corman's best film. It's good for several chuckles as well as some better than given credit for acting & dialogue.
An all-time silent film classic and one of the first (if not the first) vampire & horror films made. It has a very eerie feeling permeating throughout.
Bela Lugosi (as in most of his films) does a fantastic job. The cast as a whole also does well. It has good pacing and good (for its day) special effects.
The plot and acting are better than you may think from an aging horror/sci-fi flick. This movie resonates with a theme about vanity and what some would do to maintain beauty.
This is one of the better horror movies overall from the last several years. It isn't a mindless gore flick. It has good pacing. Nice soundtrack. I'd recommend it to anyone as a good friday night rental.