Bloodbaths get complicated when virgins are an endangered species.
MAMA DRACULA
A female vampire must bathe in the blood of virgins in order to stay alive. The trouble is that virgins are in short supply nowadays, and she is running into major problems in finding one.
Quick Answer
Mama Dracula is a 1980 Belgium/France comedy horror thriller directed by Boris Szulzinger about a female vampire who must bathe in the blood of virgins to survive but struggles to find any in the modern era.
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Louise Fletcher sinks her teeth into the role of an immortal countess with a unique skincare regime—just don’t ask her how she sources her moisturizer. This French-Belgian oddity blends gothic castles, satirical bite, and the existential crisis of a vampire in a world short on virgins.
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Why Cult
The film delivers a satirical take on the bloodsucker mythos, poking fun at the practical problems of the undead.
Oscar-winner Louise Fletcher dons the fangs and takes the lead as a vampiric matriarch with an appetite for virgins.
Set among castles and European oddballs, the film embraces its Belgian-French roots and macabre sensibility.
The running joke of a vampire struggling to find virgins in modern society gives the plot its darkly comic engine.
Questions from the Vault
When was Mama Dracula released? +
Mama Dracula was released in 1980.
Who directed Mama Dracula? +
Mama Dracula was directed by Boris Szulzinger.
How long is Mama Dracula? +
Mama Dracula has a runtime of 90 minutes.
What genre is Mama Dracula? +
Mama Dracula is a comedy, horror, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Mama Dracula? +
Mama Dracula is available to watch on Flashington.
