Stephan and valerie just got married and are still enjoying their honeymoon. Daughters of darkness is not going to be everyones cup of tea that is for sure. However, the train has to stop in ostend and the couple lodges in the royal suite at a seaside hotel. Nov 02, 2016 we look at amazing, slightly salacious 1971 lesbian vampire movie daughters of darkness, about a pair of newlyweds drawn into the seductive web of a vampire countess whiling away her days at an. Daughters of darkness is a pitch perfect exercise in mood, tone and tension and, if youre willing to let it work you over, it casts a slick, strange and chilly spell that sticks long after the. I get the impression while watching it that i am missing something or that i may have liked it better if i was living in italy in 1971. Daughters of darkness 1971 newlyweds stop at a posh french hotel on their way to england. A couple of course but not enough to say i watch german films. A newlywed couple are passing through a vacation resort. One of a handful of early 1970s films dealing with the truelife exploits of countess elisabeth bathory peter sasdys countess dracula and jorge graus the female butcher being other prime examples, daughters of darkness is a belgium production directed by film teacher harry kumel, and his only one shot in the english language. This directors cut of daughters of darkness 1971 has 12 minutes of additional footage including violence and full frontal male and female nudity. Overview of daughters of darkness, 1971, directed by harry kumel, with delphine seyrig, daniele quinet, john karlen, at turner classic movies.
Daughters of darkness in france, les levres rouges, and in belgium, le rouge aux levres, both literally translated as the red lips. The film had a strong feminine feel to it with the female cast outnumbering the male, and. But there are exceptions of course, and the 1971 film daughters of darkness by director harry kummel is one of them. But if you are a lover of the vampire as the erotic there is going to be some appeal. They meet a beautiful redlipped woman whom the hotel owner swears had been there 40 years ago, even.
Daughters of darkness 1971 cast and crew newlyweds stop at a posh french hotel on their way to england. Daughters of darkness of 1971 is the most artistically made, mesmerizing and atmospheric film this particular subgenre has put forth. Daughters of darkness in france, les levres rouges, in belgium, le rouge aux levres the former literally translated as the red lips and the latter as the red on the lips and in the netherlands, dorst naar bloed meaning blood thirst is a 1971 belgian horror film with dialogue in english, directed by harry kumel. The highlystylized vampire feature with strong erotica overtones offers an interesting story full of mystery and the macabre, one genre fans and cult enthusiasts can enjoy. Daughters of darkness in france, les levres rouges, in belgium, le rouge aux levres the former literally translated as the red lips and the latter as the red on the lips and in the netherlands, dorst naar bloed meaning blood thirst is a 1971 englishlanguage belgian.
Daughters of darkness takes place in a deserted outofseason hotel. The score for harry kumels 1971 erotic vampire film daughters of darkness has long been a white whale for soundtrack collectors. Daughters of darkness les levres rouges 1971 rotten. Daughter of darkness, a 1990 film made for television. Daughter of darkness, a 1993 hong kong horror film daughter of darkness song, a 1970 song by tom jones daughters of darkness song, a 2012 song by the hard rock band nightcore. A young married couple, stefan and valerie, honeymoon at a deserted oceanside resort where they meet countess elisabeth bathory and her companion ilona.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Blue underground has officially won us over with their. Daughters of darkness 1971 rare opening titles duration. Released 1971, daughters of darkness stars delphineseyrig, danielleouimet, johnkarlen, andrearau the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 27 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. This week im talking about lesbian vampire classic, daughters of darkness. Watch daughters of darkness online 1971 movie yidio.
Overall most european films leave me wanting something and they tend to all reek of pretentious art house drek or film student fodder. The movie follows two young newlyweds on their honeymoon. Nov 05, 2014 horror 1971 100 minutes color original title. The last movie 1971 rescue force 1990 season of the witch 1972 black sunday 1977 supermarkt 1974 subwaystories tales from the underground 1997 radio inside 1994 appointment at eleven 1959 memories of murder 1990 uno koichiro no nurete noru 1982 cat girls gamblers naked flesh paid into the pot 1965 domination 1994. One of a string of lesbian vampire films from the era, daughters of darknesss cold detachment matched with its aboveaverage cast makes it more than a ploy for titillation. Updating the old chestnut about the butch countess who. The original trailer in high definition of daughters of darkness directed by harry kumel and starring delphine seyrig, john karlen, danielle. They meet a beautiful redlipped woman whom the hotel owner swears had been there 40 years. It is offseason, so the couple are alone in the hotel.
Daughters of darkness dvd, 2003 for sale online ebay. Daughters of darkness on bluray 8270587096 from blue underground. Daughters of darkness 1971 aka les levres rouges, dorst naar bloed directed by harry kumel two days after getting married in switzerland, valerie and stefan chilton travel by train to take a boat to england to visit stefans mother at the chilton manor. Jul 08, 20 daughters of darkness is not going to be everyones cup of tea that is for sure. Daughters of darkness in france, les levres rouges, in belgium, le rouge aux levres the former literally translated as the red lips and the latter as the red on the lips and in the netherlands, dorst naar bloed meaning blood thirst is a 1971 englishlanguage belgian horror film directed by harry kumel and starring delphine seyrig.
Daughters of darkness 1971 the movie database tmdb. Daughters of darkness les levres rouges 1971 rotten tomatoes. Their paths cross with a mysterious, strikingly beautiful countess. Daughters of darkness 1971 the sexy belgian vampires. One of a handful early of 1970s films dealing with the truelife exploits of countess elisabeth bathory peter sasdys countess dracula and jorge graus the female butcher being other prime examples, daughters of darkness is a belgium production directed by film teacher harry kumel, and his only one shot in english. They go to a beautiful and classy hotel at the beaches in belgium where they intend to spend.
Daughters of darkness 1971 stream and watch online. Its saturated reds and blues are a feast for the eyes, and three gorgeous actresses at least one of whom is frequently naked dont hurt either. Daughters of darkness 1971 trailer video dailymotion. I bought this dvd after i heard john karlen plug it at the current dark shadows festivals replayed on you tube.
Nov 03, 2017 delphine seyrig stars in this classic horror movie as elizabeth bathory, a sinister and ageless countess whose ancestor found eternal youth by bathing in the blood of 800 virgins. Daughters of darkness in france, les levres rouges, in belgium, le rouge aux levres the former literally translated as the red lips and the latter as the red on the lips and in the netherlands, dorst naar bloed meaning blood thirst is a 1971 englishlanguage belgian horror film directed by harry kumel and starring delphine seyrig, danielle ouimet, john karlen, and andrea rau. Considered next to other eurotrash imports flooding into the states during that newly permissive era, the film likely bored drivein audiences lusting for a. Daughters of darkness 1971 feature video dailymotion. Their paths cross with a mysterious, strikingly beautiful countess and her aide. The film had a strong feminine feel to it with the female cast outnumbering the male, and the distinctly feminist portrayal of the countess. She mesmerized her audience as no actress of her generation could. The original trailer in high definition of daughters of darkness directed by harry kumel and starring delphine seyrig, john karlen, danielle ouimet, andrea rau and paul esser. I talk about why i love lesbian vampires so much and get turned on by delphine seyrig. Rent daughters of darkness 1971 starring delphine seyrig and john karlen on dvd and bluray. May 01, 2014 a couple of course but not enough to say i watch german films. Daughters of darkness delphine seyrigs silver lame presence and harry kumels evocative direction make this an abovepar vampire tale. Daughters of darkness 1971 posters the movie database. Though certainly sleek and sexy, the film is noteworthy for its exploration of interpersonal female relationships and how they are transformed and manipulated through sex.
Heartland sea son dvd complete thirteenth season, 4disc set new. Daughters of darkness is a 1971 horror film from filmmaker harry kumel and features a memorable performance by delphine seyrig as the legendary elizabeth bathory. The problem comes that on a certain level, the film succeeds. Mar 21, 2015 daughters of darkness not to be confused with daughter of darkness is a slowmoving horror film from the 1970s with a distinctly european feeling to it. Delphine seyrig was one of the greatest stars france had ever had. The film entitled daughters of darkness is centered on the experiences of a young couple, stefan and valerie, who are newly weds.
Oct 29, 2008 i wish i had some highly intelligent argument against daughters of darkness. Joris collet, harry kumel, daughters of darkness 1971 les l vres rouges. One of several elizabeth bathory films that came out at the same time. Daughters of darkness 1971 cast and crew moviefone. Rent daughters of darkness 1971 on dvd and bluray dvd. I wish i had some highly intelligent argument against daughters of darkness. Heartland sea son dvd complete thirteenth season, 4disc.
Lesbian vampire films had their heyday in the early 70s, and belgian cult director harry kummels les levres rouges aka. Staring delphine seyrig, andrea rau, danielle ouimet and john karlen. Existing in some uncomfortable nomans land between the arthouse and the grindhouse, harry kumels 1971 cult classic daughters of darkness appeals to that narrow subset of viewers who want their lesbian vampire movies classed up a bit. Daughters of darkness 1971 original trailer hd 1080p. Daughters of darkness 1971 david and lisa david icke.
Les levres rouges daughters of darkness is a stylish, fascinating, very erotic vampire film based on sheridan le fanus camilla, the classic tale of a lesbian vampire. Worth a blind buy if youre into erotic euro horror, one of the better ones imo. Daughters of darkness online full movie 1971 patrick hills. We look at amazing, slightly salacious 1971 lesbian vampire movie daughters of darkness, about a pair of newlyweds drawn into the seductive web of a vampire countess whiling away her days at an. Daughters of darkness 1971 daughters of darkness 1971. It is an unsettling, mindscrewing horror film, getting under your skin and making you uncomfortable. The film maintains an exceptionally eerie and surreal atmosphere throughout its 100 minutes, the score is one of the most beautiful and ingenious horror film soundtracks ive ever heard, and delphine seyring. This directors cut of daughters of darkness 1971 has 12 minutes of additional. Sep 24, 20 daughters of darkness 1971 rare opening titles duration. Het titelnummer daughters of darkness werd ingezongen door lainie cooke.
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