daughters of darkness
Harry Kumel's Daughrers of belgian horror film Daughters of Darkness is one of the most stylistic erotic vampire films of the genre. The film plays on the story of Hungarian Countess Bathory who was accused of torturing and killing hundreds of servant girls. Legend has it that she would bathe in their blood to retain her youth and beauty. Although several lesbian vampire films were made at the time, Daughters of Darkness offers complex character along with its eroticism. The hushed tones and inviting atmosphere only brings attention to the imminent danger surrounding them.
In the film, two young newlyweds go to a lonely hotel on a cold night where they encounter the Countess and her protege. The film is described as chic and sensual. The lavish and empty grand hotel is filed with warm colours and the Countess is charming and stylish. Her proper demeanour and attention to dress and manner recall the aristocratic vampires of the Hammer films. As the newlywed husband is seduced by the Countess, issues around marriage and repression are also explored.
In the film, two young newlyweds go to a lonely hotel on a cold night where they encounter the Countess and her protege. The film is described as chic and sensual. The lavish and empty grand hotel is filed with warm colours and the Countess is charming and stylish. Her proper demeanour and attention to dress and manner recall the aristocratic vampires of the Hammer films. As the newlywed husband is seduced by the Countess, issues around marriage and repression are also explored.