Overlooked Horror Films - Day 9 - Daughters of Darkness

Every day in October we will be highlighting one of our favorite overlooked horror films as a way to countdown to glorious Halloween. We are hoping to bring some attention to films that rarely get on horror lists during this time of year. We hope you enjoy!

Daughters of Darkness (1971)

What’s it about: The worst newlywed couple ever arrive at an gigantic, abandoned hotel in the middle of winter but are soon joined by a mysterious Countess (played the impossibly elegant Delphine Seyrig) and her beautiful young secretary, who seem to have plans for the tortured young bride. Lust and terror permeate the screen as the couple descend into a world of sadism, obsession, sex, death, and of course — lesbian vampires!

Why is it overlooked: Lesbian vampire films had a small run in the early 70's. Vampyros Lesbos from the same year gets way more attention but this is the real gem. The film is part horror camp and part art house film making it hard to classify. 

Why is it worth a look: The score is simply one of the best horror scores ever and that's just for start. The mood of this film is intoxicating. This is for fans of slower horror that builds its mood and tension peice by piece. The film is genuinely creepy at times thanks to the stunning Seyrig and nearly every frame is a piece of art.