The Blood Countess
Die Blutgräfin
The Blood Countess and her maid embark on a quest for the red elixir of life and a book that threatens the vampire realm. Hot on their heels are a police inspector, two vampirologists, a vegetarian nephew and his therapist.
Why it matters
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
14
Supernatural
40
Creature
18
Disturbing
0
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
57
Survival
0
Phobia triggers
Pairs Well With
Production History
Intelligence Brief
Ulrike Ottinger's 'The Blood Countess' marries arthouse sensibilities with vampire lore in a surreal quest narrative.
- Why it matters: Ottinger, known for her avant-garde cinema, brings a fresh, European arthouse lens to vampire mythology, diverging from typical genre tropes.
- What we know: The film follows the Blood Countess and her maid seeking a life-extending elixir and a dangerous book, pursued by a motley crew blending police procedural with vampirologists and a vegetarian nephew.
- Who's involved: Led by Isabelle Huppert's commanding presence, supported by Birgit Minichmayr and Lars Eidinger, with Ottinger’s direction promising a visual feast and narrative complexity.
- The buzz: Early festival whispers highlight the film's rich atmosphere and thematic depth, signaling a cerebral take on vampire horror that challenges genre conventions.
Trailers
DIE BLUTGRÄFIN - TEASER
Production Intel
- Status
- Released
- Filming Locations
- Austria, Luxembourg, Germany