I watched this yesterday for the first time in decades and loved it... I remember thinking it was "okay" many, many moons ago on my only other viewing, but I think that I was just disappointed that Lee wasn't in it way back then in my youth... Watching it yesterday, I was thrilled! Cushing's Van Helsing is one of his best and most athletic performances - I love the way he casually steps off a moving carriage, and how he lunges at the Count to protect Marianne... He's absolutely at the top of his form in this one! And Peel does make a great Meinster... or is that Monster? Lastly, the new Universal release is a beautiful print - it looks and sounds fantastic! I'm really thrilled to have this one in my collection....