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Overview

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6.6/10   867 votes
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Director:
Harry Kümel
Writers:
Pierre Drouot (writer)
Jean Ferry (writer)
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Release Date:
3 December 1971 (West Germany) more
Genre:
Horror more
Tagline:
An erotic nightmare of vampire lust [DVD] more
Plot:
A newlywed couple are passing through a vacation resort. Their paths cross with a mysterious, strikingly beautiful countess and her aide. full summary | full synopsis
NewsDesk:
Daughters Of Darkness
 (From Fangoria. 8 November 2008, 4:26 PM, PST)

User Comments:
Slowly paced but gorgeous supernatural tale, just don't expect an orthodox horror flick going in more

Cast

  (Complete credited cast)
John Karlen ... Stefan
Delphine Seyrig ... Countess Bathory
Danielle Ouimet ... Valerie
Andrea Rau ... Ilona Harczy
Paul Esser ... Hotel clerk
Georges Jamin ... The Man
Joris Collet ... Butler
Fons Rademakers ... Mother
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Blood on the Lips
Blut an den Lippen
Children of the Night (video title)
Daughters of Darkness (USA)
Erzebeth
Le rouge aux Lèvres (Belgium: French title)
The Promise of Red Lips
The Red Lips
The Redness of the Lips
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Runtime:
USA:100 min (uncut version) | USA:87 min
Language:
Dutch | English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Canada:13+ (Quebec) (re-rating) (2005) | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) (2003) | Canada:18+ (Quebec) (original rating) | Iceland:16 | Australia:MA | West Germany:18 | UK:18 | USA:R
Company:
Showking Films more

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Trivia:
The dining room of Palais des Thermes (Ostend) with the coloured glass wall representing the sea with seagulls, where Valerie and Stefan are eating the first evening and where countess Bathory sees them for the first time, still exists but the trinkhall (300 meters from the hotel) with the seduction scene between countess Bathory and Valerie ("little Edelweis") is no longer there. The entrance hall is at Hotel Astoria (with the conversation with Pierre and where countess Bathory is knitting), but the rooms and windows are shot at the Grand Hotel des Thermes. If countess Bathory has been there 40 years ago, this is not probable because the hotel is build only in 1932 and the action takes place in 1970... more
Quotes:
Countess Bathory: I feel it in my bones, the night is dying... more
Movie Connections:
Featured in Shiver & Shudder Show (2002) (V) more
Soundtrack:
Daughters of Darkness more

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5 out of 5 people found the following comment useful:-
Slowly paced but gorgeous supernatural tale, just don't expect an orthodox horror flick going in, 26 September 2007
8/10
Author: TimothyFarrell from Worcester, MA

Many of the European sleaze flicks of the 70s had high art pretensions, particularly those by the likes of Jess Franco and Jean Rollin. However, "Daughters of Darkness" is one of the few to succeed as actual art and trashy exploitation. Its beautifully filmed with constantly gorgeous sets and actually well-developed characters (the later being a true rarity for the genre). On the other hand, it has plenty of nudity and a few cheap thrills to keep the drive-in fan entertained.

As I said above, this is a quality production all around. The direction by Harry Kümel is simply exquisite. The film is very slowly paced and will probably be considered dull by those expecting an actual horror film. There's few shocks to be had here, nor are there any seemingly conscience attempts to scare the audience. Kumel obviously had something else on his mind. The sets are also gorgeous and the cinematography constantly impresses. The film is certainly not for all tastes, but those who enjoy films that cross the line between cult and art will be fascinated.

Most of all, the story is very strong. Unlike many other lesbian vampire flicks, the character development is very strong. Countess Bathory is never portrayed as actually being the villain, and a superb performance from Delphine Seyrig ensures a memorable character. The couple is slightly less impressive but still fine in their own right. Its interesting how the true antagonist of the story shifts from Bathory to Stefen, the husband, midway through. All in all, "Daughters of Darkness" is one of the most beautiful supernatural films I've seen in a while. (8/10)

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