“You see, in this world there’s two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. Sounds like a winner I the Hanmer Films arena! Countess Dracula - review. She uses this quirk to her advantage by pursuing the handsome (if you're into mustaches) Lt. Imre Toth by posing as her own daughter. With bright red blood that is iconic to seventies horror, it is aptly rendered on Blu-ray. This is a good release, and recommended definitely for Hammer fans as well as those fans who may have seen a lot of Hammer Films but never got to this one. We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience, personalise content and ads, provide social media features, and analyse our traffic. The countess wants to marry Toth, and Dobi argues that it’s too dangerous; she gets uglier each time she returns to her true age. 4K BLUsday for 10/27/2020 – FULL METAL JACKET 4K Digital Code GIVEAWAY! Much of it helped to keep a fine look to the picture as well as add to the sharpness. As the body count begins to rise, the Countess gets more & more desperate to keep her youthful looks but Dobi is getting frustrated & jealous of her blooming relationship with Toth. Countess Dracula Still Gallery – 78 promotional images, behind the scenes photos, posters and lobby cards from the film. Finally, Toth catches her in the act, and she convinces him that he killed the prostitute, and he was so drunk that heals killed the librarian. Its a very interesting game being played throughout and while I was scared or disturbed by “the horror” I felt it was just sort of the backdrop and device for which to tell this story. The countess reverts to an old woman right in the middle of the ceremony in front of everyone, and she ends up stabbing Toth to death in front of the whole church. There are not any fun facts or interesting stories of trivia being relayed throughout the audio commentary, making it barely worth listening to. There is a seven-minute long stills gallery of black and white photos that are primarily headshots of Pitt. Dobi doesn’t approve, but he doesn’t give her away. Synapse Films has released another film in their Hammer Horror Collection. from your own site. Our story takes place in 17th century Hungary, in the home of Countess Elizabeth Nadasdy. This entry is filed under Blu-ray Reviews . You can follow any responses to this entry through RSS 2.0 . Theater. The countess reverts to an old woman right in the middle of the ceremony in front of everyone, and she ends up stabbing Toth to death in front of the whole church. Starring the wonderful Ingrid Pitt in the lead role as Countess Elisabeth Nadasdy, Countess Dracula is a masterpiece of Hammer horror film making. It may not be regarded by many as one of the very best but it’s one I still enjoy. All rights reserved. I often joke around and say that when I'm older I'm probably going to look like Benicio Del Toro in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. trackback Film Review: Countess Dracula (1971) Adrian Halen 05/11/2014 Film Reviews. Unfortunately this appears to be no more than a high definition transfer meaning the resolution is vastly improved from the previous DVD release. It’s just the countess making one blood sacrifice after another to stay young. Its got a neat amount of extras that are quite enjoyable and informative and aren’t going to eat up your entire evening watching them. Until then this is the best version of the film currently available. The countess is constantly afraid of reverting, Dobi is tired of recruiting girls, Toth wants to get away from the insanity. Eventually, Dobi brings the real Ilona home to be the next victim. In exchange for his life, he offers the only knowledge that he has, which is the rest of the blood sacrifices chapter that Elisabeth and Dobi irresponsibly skimmed over, much like my Biology notes when I was in high school. This film came toward the latter end of Hammer Horror’s run, and when horror was beginning to make a turn to more modern tales instead of the Gothic period pieces Hammer was known for. Unfortunately this appears to be no more than a high definition transfer meaning the resolution is vastly improved from the previous DVD release. Also a healthy, welcome layer of grain. I was definitely brought in by the sinister nature of luring the innocent women in to be murdered followed by a literal blood bath from Elizabeth as she lathered herself in red to transform back to her youthful self. The end. He actually volunteers to assist them rather than be killed on the spot. Its a really pronounced and rich track that doesn’t feel 43 years old at all. It’s a shame Ingrid Pitt’s voice was dubbed, but I think the actress manages to shine through that (and there’s only a few scenes where the sync makes it painfully obvious she’s dubbed). Countess Dracula (US Blu-Ray Review) Posted by: Dima Ballin in Home Video, Slider May 10, 2014 0. With that being said, I still would not go through half of what Countess Elisabeth goes through to recapture and maintain her youthfulness in this film. Sasdy and Paul frequently boast their intelligence, using phrases like "pardon my education" after using words that aren't especially 'educated' such as 'quasi'. Set in 17th Century Hungary, Countess Elisabeth Nadasdy accidentally discovers that she can recover her youth temporarily by using the blood of young, virgin women. Audio Commentary with Ingrid Pitt, Kim Newman & Stephen Jones. Ingrid Pitt comes into it following her turn in The Vampire Lovers. The effect of the blood wears off, and she’s suddenly old again. Atmospheric Thriller THE RENTAL Debuts On Blu-ray December 1st! Hammer Film Productions sure loved the Count but you can hardly blame them as much of their success can be attributed to the legendary blood sucker. He’d just as soon have her old because he’s always loved the countess. Love the reversible artwork inclusion too. She soon starts looking years younger. Director: Peter Sasdy Cast: Ingrid Pitt, Nigel Green, Sandor Eles Year: 1971 Length: 93 min Rating: NR Region: A Disks: 2 (1 BD, 1 DVD) Label: Synapse Films Release Date: May 6, 2014. You dig.”, Horror time! This is one of the more underrated films from the latter days of the Hammer Films dynasty. Clarity/Detail: First off, wow! Her husband has just passed, and the reading of his will does not end up boding well in her favor. Delectably adult in nature, it’s age hasn’t soften most of its more violent & surprising moments. Liked it? Review von Countess Dracula (Countess Dracula - England 1970) - Peter Sasdy You really can’t take your eyes off of her throughout this film. I love their style, music and actors so when any such film makes its way on to Blu-ray I simply must take a look. Make no mistake Countess Dracula (1971) is certainly not one of Hammer’s best horror films. 4K BLUsday for 11/3/2020 – THE ADDAMS FAMILY 4K Digital Code GIVEAWAY! Countess Dracula is often unfairly viewed by fans and critics as a poor relation to The Vampire Lovers but it's an effective little chiller in its own right. Posted By: brian@brianschell.com The source has really been cleaned up and is extremely crisp and clean. The sounds, dialogue and score were all well balanced within this track’s recording. The one I’m looking at today is Countess Dracula from 1971. Fabia is soon found hanging in his library. Captain Dobi gets a bunch of old uniforms, not what he wanted. Besides that, the film is an enjoyable treat with splashes of blood & violence that fits into the narrative with a perceived threat from the Countess that is dripping from her every word. ‘Watch Dogs’ Third Time’s The Hack (Video Game Review). She really manages the cross between old and new very well. Countess Dracula is often unfairly viewed by fans and critics as a poor relation to The Vampire Lovers but it's an effective little chiller in its own right. 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