Hungary, XVII century. After being widowed, the old countess Elizabeth Nádasdy, of the Báthory lineage, fortunately discovers a way to become young again; but the price to be paid by those around her will be high and bloody.
Acting
Ingrid Pitt devours scenery as aging predator turned coquette.
Costume
Elizabeth's transformation from hag to glamour is grotesque perfection.
Director
Peter Sasdy
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Despite the title, this has zero connection to Dracula—Hammer just slapped the name on for marketing. Classic studio chaos.
The real Elizabeth Báthory allegedly killed 650+ girls; the film's tame by comparison, though it was controversial enough to be cut in several markets.
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