Countess Dracula
Director: Peter Sasdy
Actors: Ingrid Pitt, Nigel Green, Sandor Elès
PlotIn a small Hungarian village, the aging Countess Elisabeth discovers that bathing in the blood of young maidens restores her youth and beauty. Cunning and desperate to reclaim her former allure, she embarks on a sinister plan, murdering local girls to sustain her gruesome beauty regimen. With her newfound youth, Elisabeth masquerades as her own daughter, Ilona, wins over a handsome lieutenant, and ingratiates herself into the social elite, all while concealing her lethal secret.
As the countess's deception deepens, tension builds within her castle. The concerned castle steward and a loyal servant start piecing together the disappearances and Elisabeth's mysterious rejuvenation. Meanwhile, her actions draw increasing scrutiny from the villagers and other members of the nobility. The web of lies tightens, setting the stage for a confrontation driven by greed, vanity, and betrayal. As secrets unravel and allegiances shift, the true cost of the countess's monstrous vanity comes shockingly to the forefront.
Writers: Jeremy Paul, Alexander Paal, Peter Sasdy
Release Date: 11 Oct 1972
Runtime: 93 min
Rating: PG
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, Latin
Home Video Reviews
Countess Dracula's intriguing plot and Ingrid Pitt's performance make it a Hammer gem, with Synapse Films' Blu-ray offering impressive visuals and informative extras.
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