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Daughter of Dracula
🎬 Movie

Daughter of Dracula

1972 · 82 min Horror Mystery
3.9 / 10 · TMDB

Luisa is called to the bed of her dying mother Edith at Karlstein Castle. Before she dies, she tells Luisa that the Karlsteins are a family of vampires and that her ancestor, the original Count Karlstein, lies buried in the crypt. Afterwards, Luisa goes and finds the count's coffin and discovers that he is undead. As she takes Karine, her cousin as her lover, a police inspector, Ptuschko investigates a series of killings around the town, dismissing the locals who insist these are being caused by vampires.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film builds dread methodically, layer by layer. Genre tools are used skillfully — no cheap jump scares, relying instead on genuine unease.

Worth watching for those tired of predictable horror. There's character and internal logic here. If you want quick adrenaline — better choose something else.

For those who want films that work with feeling rather than plot mechanics.

Director: Jesús Franco

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: A dark evening when the house is quiet. Headphones mandatory — the sound is half the film.

🎭 Cast

Carmen Yazalde

Carmen Yazalde

Luisa Karlstein (as Britt Nichols)

Anne Libert

Anne Libert

Karine / Luisa's cousin / lover

Alberto Dalbés

Alberto Dalbés

Ptuschko / Inspector (as Alberto Dalbes)

Howard Vernon

Howard Vernon

Count Karlstein / Dracula

Daniel White

Daniel White

Count Max Karlstein

Jesús Franco

Jesús Franco

Cyril Jefferson

Fernando Bilbao

Fernando Bilbao

Charlie, the reporter (uncredited)

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Carmen Carbonell

Baroness Edith Karlstein / Luisa's mother (uncredited)

Conchita Núñez

Conchita Núñez

Margot / the waitress (uncredited)

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Eduarda Pimenta

Dorian / Stripper (uncredited)

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