Review of The Vampire's Ghost

I first saw this a few years ago and my reaction at the time was more mixed. I gave it a 5 rating then. I think this was largely due to a feeling that it was underwhelming and that the movie copped out on the premise. By that I specifically mean there isn't much in the way of what I expect from a vampire movie. I compare it to the disappointment one feels when you watch a werewolf movie and all you get is a dog instead of a wolfman. But upon rewatch I feel differently about it. It's an atmospheric, interesting and very different vampire movie from anything else being done at that time. John Abbott, a fine character who rarely got any role nearly this prominent, does a fantastic job. True he never bares any fangs nor wears a Lugosi cape or anything like that, but he gives his vampire an unassuming menace that's more effective than at least two of the Universal Dracula actors. With a better director and budget this might be a little more respected and well known. It's definitely worth a look for any classic horror completist.