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Daughters of Darkness

1971Movie1 h 40 minR

72
GoodGoodWatch score
72
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Ostend, Belgium. In a decadent seaside hotel, Stefan and Valerie, a newlywed couple, meet the mysterious Countess Báthory and Ilona, her secretary.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Cast

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Directed by
Harry Kümel

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Facts

May 28, 1971 · 1 h 40 min · R

Released
May 28, 1971
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Belgium, France, Germany
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Sadist, Repeat Cut, Asshole Victim +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Daughters of Darkness?"

Questions about Daughters of Darkness

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Daughters of Darkness?

In the United States, Daughters of Darkness streams on Night Flight+, Metrograph, and Midnight Pulp, and it is free with ads on Plex, Fandango at Home Free, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Daughters of Darkness worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 74). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Will Daughters of Darkness scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Daughters of Darkness?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

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 tropes for it, including Sadist, Repeat Cut, and Asshole Victim.