Dracula's Daughter

Released Jan 1, 1936

1h 12m

Horror

List

64%

Tomatometer

25 Reviews

43%

Audience Score

2,500+ Ratings

Although Count Dracula was destroyed by Van Helsing (Edward Van Sloan), who is now being tried for his murder, Dracula's daughter, the Countess Marya Zaleska (Gloria Holden), is still alive -- and her father's death has brought her no closer to eradicating her vampiric thirst for blood. When attempts to free herself of the disease fail, she turns to psychiatrist Dr. Garth (Otto Kruger) for assistance, but soon finds herself struggling with the desire to make him one of the undead as well.

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Critics Consensus

Dracula's Daughter extends the Universal horror myth in an interesting direction, but the talky script and mild atmosphere undermine its ambition.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

This 1936 release suffers from the absence of Bela Lugosi and the graceless hand of silent-western director Lambert Hillyer.

Dec 28, 2018

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David Thompson

Time Out

Apart from its haunting, low-key mood, the film is also notable for its subtle suggestion (hardly expected from a former director of B Westerns) of the lesbian nature of the female vampire.

Jun 24, 2006

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Frank S. Nugent

New York Times

A cute little horror picture. Be sure and bring the kiddies.

Mar 25, 2006

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Sara Clements

them.

One of the more fascinating entries. While many of the lesbian vampire films of old used the predatory lesbian and “bury your gays” tropes, this 1936 horror film is an introspective piece that leans into the experience of internalized homophobia.

Oct 26, 2022

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

Universal’s cut rate sequel to Dracula sans Bela Lugosi turns out to be an unexpectedly sleek and stylish movie.

Oct 15, 2022

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

More fascinating than effective, Dracula's Daughter nevertheless gave us a queer icon for the ages.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 5, 2021

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NiB Y

A terrible movie regardless of what critics say with their whole "mUh LeSbIaN VaMpIrE".

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/28/24

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Valerii Ege D

Opening and process offers some interesting final but you never get what you think. It should have been much much better. At least the movie introduced me to Marguerite Churchill and Nan Grey. Short-day profit.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/03/23

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Steve D

Takes the series in a great new direction with a sympathetic new monster.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/07/23

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Liam D

While not as good as Tod Browning's Dracula it's still an enjoyable sequel with some ahead of the times themes

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/04/22

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gary y

This is a fantastic sequel to the 1931 Dracula, and shows the curse of Dracula on a young woman who most desired to be free.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Picking up from where "Dracula" left off, this original sequel avoids being a rehash and is instead much more grounded in reality. Arguably more of a mystery flick with film noir elements than a horror movie, it nails and benefits from the refreshing tonal change. Janet is a promising supporting character and the Countess's ambivalence - her desire to fight the obsession which overpowers her - is a noteworthy plot point that broadens the film's scope even if the end is a little too conservative.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Lambert Hillyer

Director

Otto Kruger

Dr. Jeffrey Garth

Gloria Holden

Countess Marya Zaleska

Marguerite Churchill

Janet Blake

Irving Pichel

Sandor

Edward Van Sloan

Professor Van Helsing

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Dracula's Daughter: Official Clip - Stealing Dracula's Body

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Dracula's Daughter: Official Clip - The Music of Darkness

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Dracula's Daughter: Official Clip - Can Vampires Go to Therapy?

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Dracula's Daughter: Official Clip - She Was Beautiful When She Died... A Hundred Years Ago

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Dracula's Daughter: Official Clip - Death by Vampire Bites

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Dracula's Daughter: Official Clip - Van Helsing's Warning

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Dracula's Daughter: Official Clip - Attacking Dracula's Castle

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Dracula's Daughter: Official Clip - Marya Seduces Lili

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Dracula's Daughter: Official Clip - Burning Dracula's Body

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Dracula's Daughter: Official Clip - I Never Drink... Wine

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Synopsis

Although Count Dracula was destroyed by Van Helsing (Edward Van Sloan), who is now being tried for his murder, Dracula's daughter, the Countess Marya Zaleska (Gloria Holden), is still alive -- and her father's death has brought her no closer to eradicating her vampiric thirst for blood. When attempts to free herself of the disease fail, she turns to psychiatrist Dr. Garth (Otto Kruger) for assistance, but soon finds herself struggling with the desire to make him one of the undead as well.

Director: Lambert Hillyer
Producer: E.M. Asher
Screenwriter: John L. Balderston, Garrett Fort, David O. Selznick, Bram Stoker
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Universal Pictures
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 1, 1936, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 16, 2017
Runtime: 1h 12m
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)

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