This is a moody horror film sequel to the 1931 "Dracula" film. "Dracula's Daughter" was made in 1936 and was directed by Lambert Hillyer. The stars include Otto Kruger and Gloria Holden.
Set in both London and Transylvania, this film is about the beautiful daughter of Count Dracula. At the beginning of the film, Dracula has been killed by the vampire hunter, the Doctor Von Helsing. Watching over Dracula's burning body is his daughter named Countess Marya Zaleska. She visits Chelsea in London, England, searching for victims. She romanticises about becoming a living woman enjoying daylight, instead of a vampire at night. Despite her pleas for help, she's unable to control her bloodthirsty nature and look for more victims. It's one of those films that should last for several more hours!
Fun facts: The body of Dracula is a waxwork figure of Bela Lugosi. This film might've had a curse, when director Lambert Hillyer had an accident during filming on Friday the 13th. While "Dracula's Daughter" is loosely based on the story "Dracula's Guest" by Bram Stoker, other parts of the film was loosely based on "Carmilla" by Sheridan le Fanu.
Info: Many people have said there is subtle lesbianism in the film, when the countess insists that her female victim strip off. The countess was hoping to overcome her desire to drink blood.
Warning: Sandor is scarier than the vampire countess.
Rating: 7/10.
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