ReaderKenka Let's be realistic.

Matialth Good concept, poorly executed.

Gurlyndrobb While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Jakoba True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

Mr-Fusion I'm not even sure how many times I'd watched this special as a kid. Often enough to commit Dracula's mini-tirade to memory: "Eeeeegor, you did it again! How many times do I have to tell you? Keep the tomb door open at night and closed in the day. Open at night and CLOSED IN THE DAY!"Judd Hirsch owns in this movie, and he's who I conjure whenever hearing the name Dracula (is it any wonder I'm more comically inclined rather than horror?); his facial expressions, comedic timing and willingness to play such a goofy role. But he's not backed by lightweights. Mariette Hartley plays the curmudgeonly witch to a T (her annoyance is infectious), while Henry Gibson hands up an Igor performance almost as memorable as that of Marty Feldman. I dig the playfulness of this thing, and the movie's daffy sense of humor. It's one of those annual specials worthy of being passed down to the next generation. Get off your asses, Disney, and give this thing a proper release.9/10

James Matthews I saw this special back in 1979, but at age 17 I was at least 10 years too old for it. Not that Halloween specials are known for their sophisticated humor, but this one manages to be inept even by that standard.THAT thing won an Emmy? It must have been a very weak year. This is for you if you're so young that you think showing four actors running fast-forward is clever. Showing people repeatedly swinging on a rope unsuccessfully definitely has its limits, even for slapstick. The appearance of the little kids at the climax was especially shameless. (I know they're supposed to seem "cute" and all, but call me WC Fields.)I know that Judd Hirsch and Mariette Hartley were talented comedians, but here those talents are definitely wasted. I must have seen a different show from what these other reviewers saw.Urrgh.

shasel I found this one year after trick-or-treating. I had no idea what it was at the time, but I thought it was hilarious. Of course, I couldn't find it again. My only issue with this gem is the disco music. Dear God, help me! I also loved Henri Gibson, along with John Schuck and Jack Riley. They were great in these roles. Then, like another viewer discovered, Disney Channel did a Halloween night, probably about ten years ago. I was able to record this, along with "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" with Bing Crosby. Why these are not shown, along with "Garfield's Halloween", I'll never know. Guess the world only loves "The Great Pumpkin". I do as well, but there's more out there, people!

stigs84 Lol, when I saw this movie listed on imdb.com, it made me laugh. I have this movie lying around my house somewhere, under the title "The Night Dracula Saved the World" I dont know why I watched it all the time as a little kid, I guess because it was sorta kinda funny. I laugh now thinking of the corniness of the short little crappy 70's video,like the disco dancing and the cheap special effects and the really bad acting, especially those damned kids. If you ever come across this little oddity, and I doubt you will, view it for a good laugh