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Daughters of Darkness (1971) | Criteria

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Daughters of Darkness

Les Lèvres rouges

Belgium • English • 1971 • 1h 40m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Drama Thriller Horror

3.53/5·25.8K ratings·7.9K reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

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

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Starring Delphine Seyrig
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Additions: October 2020
Position 29

Credits

Crew

DirectorHarry Kümel

WriterJean Ferry, Pierre Drouot, Harry Kümel

CinematographerEduard van der Enden

ComposerFrançois de Roubaix

EditorDenis Bonan, August Verschueren

ProducerPaul Collet, Henry Lange

Cast

Delphine Seyrigas Countess Elizabeth Báthory

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70's Horror

Position 3

as Stefan Chilton

Danielle Ouimetas Valerie Chilton

Andrea Rauas Ilona Harczy

Paul Esseras Hotel Concierge Pierre

Georges Jaminas Man

Joris Colletas Butler

Fons Rademakersas Mother