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Daughters of Darkness

1971·Movie
1h 40min·R
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic747.2Rotten Tomatoes85%61%
IMDb6.5Metacritic747.2Rotten Tomatoes85%61%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Scary and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance5
  • Melancholy5
  • Wonder5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Mystery and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

These are the Daughters of Darkness… They are waiting for you – They thrive on blood!

Ostend, Belgium. In a decadent seaside hotel, Stefan and Valerie, a newlywed couple, meet the mysterious Countess Báthory and Ilona, her secretary.
Vampire CountessDecadent HorrorLesbian VampirePsychological HorrorHistorical HorrorEuropean HotelMystery & IntrigueVisually StrikingErotic Horror

Crew

Directed by:
Harry Kümel, Paul Arias, Magda Reypens
Written by:
Jean Ferry, Harry Kümel, Pierre Drouot
Produced by:
Paul Collet, Paul Collet, Pierre Drouot
Composed by:
François de Roubaix, François de Roubaix, Henri Morelle

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Daughters of Darkness

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Where can I stream Daughters of Darkness legally?

PhiloFandango at Home FreeNight Flight+PlexFawesomeMidnight PulpTubi TV

Daughters of Darkness is included with a subscription to Philo, Night Flight+, and Midnight Pulp in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Daughters of Darkness worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Daughters of Darkness rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Daughters of Darkness?

1 h 40 min

Daughters of Darkness runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Daughters of Darkness?

Critics80
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Daughters of Darkness higher (80) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Daughters of Darkness in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Belgium, France, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Daughters of Darkness?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Daughters of Darkness in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Daughters of Darkness use?

SadistRepeat CutAsshole VictimKubrick StareOff-into-the-Distance EndingImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceEvery Car Is a PintoFeet-First IntroductionOur Vampires Are DifferentBlood CountessCannot Cross Running WaterBig Badand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Daughters of Darkness, including Sadist, Repeat Cut, Asshole Victim.