“Countess Elizabeth” (Ingrid Pitt), who is elderly and has recently lost her husband, isn't prepared to die just yet, particularly after finding a rather disturbing way to temporarily restore her youth. Naturally, nothing comes without a price, especially for the young women who unknowingly become her sources of sustenance. Initially, her former lover “Dobi” (Nigel Green) assists her in acquiring these victims, but h…

Peter Sasdy directed "Countess Dracula," a 1971-1972 drama/horror film, which tells the story of events in medieval Hungary centered on the aging Countess Elisabeth (Ingrid Pitt) and her Steward, Captain Dobi (Nigel Green). The Countess discovers that bathing in the blood of young women restores her youthfulness and orders her staff to find victims. Posing as her daughter, Ilona, she attempts to win the affection of …

Countess Dracula was brought to the screen by Peter Sasdy, with a script from Jeremy Paul. The cast includes Ingrid Pitt, Nigel Green, Sandor Eles, Maurice Denham, Patience Collier and Lesley-Anne Down. It’s a Hammer Film Productions release, featuring music composed by Harry Robertson and Eastmancolor cinematography by Kenneth Talbot. It's puzzling why the title doesn't simply reflect its subject matter—why not C…