Countess Dracula
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1971 • 93 min • Drama · Horror
Synopsis
Hungary, XVII century. After being widowed, the old countess Elizabeth Nádasdy, of the Báthory lineage, fortunately discovers a way to become young again; but the price to be paid by those around her will be high and bloody.
Our family guide
Best from age 16- 100 Reviewers · 3 · 53%
- 58 Audience · 134 · 47%
In 17th century Hungary, a widowed countess discovers a grim method for regaining her youth. Her dark secret leads to a bloody price for those around her as she seeks eternal beauty.
- Violence & peril
- 7/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 4/10
- Scary moments
- 6/10
Heads up
- The film features scenes of blood, violence, and implied murder.
- Some suggestive situations and partial nudity are present.
- Themes of horror and psychological distress may be intense for younger viewers.
Talk about it after
- The historical inspiration for Elizabeth Báthory and the legends surrounding her.
- The dangers of vanity and obsession with physical appearance.
- The consequences of seeking power or youth at any cost to others.
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Top billed cast
Director: Peter Sasdy • Crew: Alexander Paal, Peter Sasdy, Jeremy Paul
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Reviewer notes
RecommendedThe elderly, and recently widowed “Countess Elizabeth” (Ingrid Pitt) is not quite ready to give up the ghost just yet, especially when she discovers a rather macabre method of regaining - for a time - her own youth. Of course, there’s no such thing as a free lunch, especially if you are one of the charming young girls who unwittingly end up on the menu.…
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersHammer’s Gothic drama/horror based on the infamous Countess Bathory RELEASED IN 1971-1972 and directed by Peter Sasdy, "Countess Dracula" chronicles events in medieval Hungary where the aging Countess Elisabeth (Ingrid Pitt) cruelly reigns with her Steward, Captain Dobi (Nigel Green). She discovers that washing in the blood of maidens makes her youthful and orders her servants to apprehend victims.…
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersCountess Bathory. Countess Dracula is directed by Peter Sasdy and written by Jeremy Paul. It stars Ingrid Pitt, Nigel Green, Sandor Eles, Maurice Denham, Patience Collier and Lesley-Anne Down. Out of Hammer Film Productions, music is by Harry Robertson and Eastmancolor cinematography by Kenneth Talbot. Why didn’t they just call it Countess Bathory? Or just Elizabeth Bathory?…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 5.8/10 (134)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0065580