Daughters of Darkness (1971)

On their honeymoon, a young couple stops at a grand but nearly empty seaside hotel in Belgium, where they encounter the mysterious and alluring Countess Elizabeth Báthory and her silent companion. As the days unfold, psychological games and sensual tension build, revealing that the Countess may be far olderÑand deadlierÑthan she seems. Directed by Harry KŸmel, Daughters of Darkness is a hypnotic blend of eroticism, gothic horror, and European art cinema. With its dreamlike atmosphere, striking color palette, and haunting performancesÑespecially Delphine Seyrig’s elegant and chilling turn as BáthoryÑthe film is a slow-burning, stylish meditation on desire, control, and immortality. A cult classic of queer and vampire cinema.

BLU-RAY LIMITED EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES

¥ 4K restoration from the original negative by Blue Underground, approved by director Harry KŸmel

¥ Audio commentary by authors Virginie Sélavy and Lindsay Hallam (2025)

¥ New interview with director Harry KŸmel and critic Anne Billson (2025)

¥ Archival interview with Delphine Seyrig (1989)

¥ On-set footage with Harry KŸmel and stuntman Thierry Hallaert (1970)

¥ Behind-the-scenes footage of Delphine Seyrig and interview with KŸmel (1971)

¥ Interview with critic and author Kim Newman (2025)

¥ Immoral Tales Ð visual essay by Kat Ellinger (2025)

¥ Anna the Maid Ð short film by Harry KŸmel (1958, 5 mins)

¥ Aether Ð short film by KŸmel and Herman Wuyts (1960, 7 mins)

¥ Limited edition 80-page booklet with new writing by Suzanne Boleyn, Martyn Conterio, Joseph Dwyer, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, and Mairéad Roche

¥ Limited edition of 2000 copies in rigid box and Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip

Details

¥ Year: 1971

¥ Country: Belgium

¥ Cert: 18

¥ Format: Blu-ray

¥ Region: ABC

¥ Catalogue: RAD136BDLE

¥ EAN: 5060974682737

¥ Release date: 13/10/2025