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Daughters of Darkness 4K Ultra HD 1971 Blu-ray Radiance UHD Delphine Seyrig
Daughters of Darkness 4K Ultra HD 1971 Blu-ray Radiance UHD Delphine Seyrig
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Harry Kümel’s landmark vampire tale gets the Radiance 4K Treatment!
Introducing Radiance Film's Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (Region B) for 1971's Daughters of Darkness. This Euro-horror classic is an opulent fever dream, weaving a Sapphic subtext and feminist undercurrent beneath its baroque surface. Thematically rich. Harry Kümel’s vampire tale transcends convention and is presented in a stunning 4K restoration for the first time in the UK.
Newlyweds Stefan and Valerie are travelling through Europe when they make a detour to a deserted seaside hotel. Their romantic idyll soon takes a dark turn when they meet the enigmatic countess Báthory (Delphine Seyrig, Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles) and her mysterious companion Ilona, whose unsettling charm and aristocratic poise mask a deadly intent.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This set contains 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Region Free) and Blu-ray (Region B) Discs. An all-region Blu-ray player is required to read Region B Discs. Standard U.S. Blu-ray players will NOT read Region B Discs. Looking for all-region players? We got your covered!
Limited Edition Features:
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwor
- Limited edition 80-page perfect bound booklet featuring new writing by Suzanne Boleyn, Martyn Conterio, Joseph Dwyer, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Mairéad Roche
- Limited edition of 5000 copies, presented in rigid box and full-height Scanavo packaging with removable OBI strip leaving packaging free of certificates and markings
Features:
- 4K restoration from the original negative by Blue Underground, approved by director Harry Kümel
- 4K UHD with Dolby Vision HDR and Blu-ray presentation of the feature
- Audio commentary by authors Virginie Sélavy and Lindsay Hallam (2025)
- New interview with director Harry Kümel and critic Anne Billson (2025)
- Archival interview with Delphine Seyrig in which the actor discusses her career (1989)
- On set footage with Harry Kümel and stuntman Thierry Hallaert (1970)
- Behind-the-scenes footage of Delphine Seyrig shooting a scene from the film and an interview with Harry Kümel (1971)
- Interview with critic and author Kim Newman (2025)
- Immoral Tales: Daughters of Darkness, Class, Cruelty, and the Cinematic Legacy of Bathory - a visual essay by Kat Ellinger, author of the monograph on the film (2025)
- Anna the Maid - Harry Kümel’s short film based on a Jean Cocteau poem about a murderous maid (1958, 5 mins)
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Aether - Harry Kümel’s short film about the surreal visions of a man following an accident (1960, 7 mins, co-directed by Herman Wuyts)
Technical Specs:
- Year: 1971
- Region Code: ABC/B
- Audio: Mono
- Picture: 1.66:1
- Runtime: 100
- Language: English
- Subtitles: English
