Daughters of Darkness
Les Lèvres rouges
“These are the Daughters of Darkness… They are waiting for you – They thrive on blood!”
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 28, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Kümel
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry Kümel, Jean Ferry, Pierre Drouot
- Original Score
- François de Roubaix
- Original Title
- Les Lèvres rouges
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Showking Films, Maya Films, Ciné Vog Films, Roxy Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Kümel
Harry Kümel, Jean Ferry, Pierre Drouot
François de Roubaix
Eduard van der Enden
Denis Bonan, August Verschueren
Henry Lange, Paul Collet, Alain-C. Guilleaume
Department Leadership Roster
Denis Bonan
Editor
François de Roubaix
Original Music Composer
Henry Lange
Producer
August Verschueren
Editor
Eduard van der Enden
Director of Photography
Harry Kümel
Director
Paul Collet
Producer
Harry Kümel
Screenplay
Jean Ferry
Screenplay
Pierre Drouot
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daughters of Darkness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Daughters of Darkness about?
Ostend, Belgium. In a decadent seaside hotel, Stefan and Valerie, a newlywed couple, meet the mysterious Countess Báthory and Ilona, her secretary.
Who directed Daughters of Darkness?
Daughters of Darkness was directed by Harry Kümel.
Who stars in Daughters of Darkness?
The principal cast of Daughters of Darkness includes Delphine Seyrig, John Karlen, Danielle Ouimet, Andrea Rau, Paul Esser.
When was Daughters of Darkness released and how long is it?
Daughters of Darkness was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Daughters of Darkness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Daughters of Darkness was composed by François de Roubaix.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Daughters of Darkness?
Daughters of Darkness holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).