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Still from Daughters of Darkness — Daughters of Darkness (1971) — Harry KümelPhotographed by Eduard van der Enden

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Harry Kümel

Daughters of Darkness

Les Lèvres rouges

Belgium / English / 1971 / 1h 40m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Thriller Horror

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

John Karlenas Stefan Chilton

Danielle Ouimetas Valerie Chilton

Andrea Rauas Ilona Harczy

Paul Esseras Hotel Concierge Pierre

Georges Jaminas Man

Joris Colletas Butler

Fons Rademakersas Mother

Daughters of Darkness (1971) | Criteria