Among contemporary reviews, An anonymous reviewer in "The Los Angeles Times" commented that the film was "replete with the same thrills that characterized the original stage play" and that Count Dracula was "excellently portrayed cy Carlos Villarias." The review noted that George Melford's direction was "unusually good, except for some parts, which tend to be slightly episodic in form. This has been offset by the splendid dialogue of B. Fernandez Cue, who has been responsible for not a few of the better adaptations."