“Taste the Blood of Dracula” (Hammer Films/Warner Bros., 1970- R-rated *) Christopher Lee reprises his role for the fourth time as Count Dracula, now seeking to take revenge on the businessmen who killed his faithful servant. A sequel to highly successful “Dracula Has Risen from the Grave,” this film begins with the climactic scenes from the 1968 feature and picks up from there. Weary of the role, Lee demanded and got a higher salary from Hammer Films and even went on to play the count twice more. First time feature director Peter Sasdy handled well the film’s high production values despite a fairly low budget, with attractive sets and cinematography injecting style. James Bernard’s score supplied an additionally lush and even romantic
feel. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required. *No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian.

“Crescendo” (Hammer Films/ Warner Bros., 1970 – Rated PG) Stefanie Powers stars in this British psychological thriller as
an American girl who goes to the south of France to do her thesis research on a recently deceased composer. Directed by Alan Gibson, the film also stars James Olson and Margaretta Scott. The film was originally released on a double bill with “Taste the Blood of Dracula.” Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. No reservations required.