Countess Dracula
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.
Why it matters
A lurid plunge into Hammer’s gothic twilight, where bloodlust and vanity collide in a chilling retelling of the infamous Elizabeth Báthory legend.
- Ingrid Pitt’s mesmerizing performance anchors the film’s eerie atmosphere and tragic decadence.
- Classic Hammer production design meets grim fairy tale — lavish yet grimy, suffused with menace.
- A rare female-led horror exploring obsession with youth and the monstrous cost of vanity.
- For fans of gothic horror steeped in historical cruelty and macabre folklore, not vampire clichés.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
57
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
83
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
43
Survival
33
