Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Graphic
- sensual
- eerie
- decadent
- late night horror viewing
- arthouse horror marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly regard the film as a stylish, influential, and atmospherically effective vampire horror work, despite some narrative disorder.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The deserted seaside hotel and Countess Elizabeth Báthory's pampered, aristocratic presence dominate the film's visual and atmospheric identity.
The Countess and Ilona's relationship, alongside the attraction and threat surrounding Valerie, make eroticized female vampirism central to the conflict.
The film combines blood-drained corpses and vampirism with languid sexuality, stylized performances, and an art-film sensibility.
The newlywed couple and mysterious guests converge at an extravagant, nearly deserted hotel while a detective watches the suspected Countess.
Films like Daughters of Darkness, and why
The Hunger
stylized vampire horror, erotic transgression, and decadent gothic atmosphere
Vampyros Lesbos
lesbian-coded vampirism, artful sensuality, and psychological unease
The Vampire Lovers
female vampire mythology, erotic horror, and dreamlike visual stylization
The Living Dead Girl
gothic sexuality, ambiguous supernatural menace, and aristocratic decadence
Movie Details
- Director
- Harry Kümel
- Release Date
- 1971-05-28
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (224)
Cast
- Delphine Seyrig
- John Karlen
- Danielle Ouimet
- Andrea Rau
- Paul Esser
- Georges Jamin
- Joris Collet
- Fons Rademakers
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, Night Flight Plus, Midnight Pulp
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Daughters of Darkness about?
- At a deserted Belgian seaside hotel, a deceptive newlywed couple become entangled with an aristocratic vampiress and her seductive companion.
- What is Daughters of Darkness like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Daughters of Darkness as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Daughters of Darkness violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Daughters of Darkness as graphic.
- What did critics think of Daughters of Darkness?
- Critics broadly regard the film as a stylish, influential, and atmospherically effective vampire horror work, despite some narrative disorder.
- Which films are like Daughters of Darkness?
- Films with a similar feel include The Hunger, Vampyros Lesbos, The Vampire Lovers, and The Living Dead Girl.
- How long is Daughters of Darkness?
- Daughters of Darkness runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch Daughters of Darkness?
- In United States, Daughters of Darkness streams on Philo, Night Flight Plus, Midnight Pulp.
