 In the UK it was released theatrically as "The Fantastic Disappearing Man".Later in 1958, the film "Horror of Dracula" appeared in theaters in both the UK and the US, and "Return of Dracula" was eclipsed as a result, due to Christopher Lee's new stardom as the Count.Leonard Maltin gave it 2 out of 4 stars, saying "Low-budget flick about the Count (Lederer) killing a European man, taking his papers, and coming to America to stay with small-town family.