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A bloodthirsty countess, twin sons, and a virgin shortage spark undead chaos in Transylvania.

MAMA DRACULA

1980 · 1h 30m · NR · Comedy / Horror / Thriller

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.

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What is Mama Dracula about?

Mama Dracula is a 1980 comedy horror thriller directed by Boris Szulzinger about a countess who enlists a haematologist to create artificial blood, as her supply of virgins for her rejuvenating baths runs dangerously low.

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Synopsis

Haematologist Peter Van Bloed is brought to Transylvania by Countess Dracula who offers him a million dollars if he can come up with an artificial blood substitute. The Countess explains that her longevity is due to bathing in the blood of virgins. Her two twin sons Vladimir and Ladislas obtain virgins by abducting women from the clothing store they run. Van Bloed requires a large supply of virgins for his experiments. When the policewoman Nancy comes investigating the disappearances, the Countess has her imprisoned. After encountering Nancy, Van Bloed falls in love with her.
Details & Specs
Director
Boris Szulzinger
Writers
Marc-Henri Wajnberg, Pierre Sterckx, Boris Szulzinger, Tony Hendra
Release
1980
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Comedy, Horror, Thriller

Why Cult

Virgin Shortage Farce

The film leans into absurdity as Mama Dracula struggles to source virgins for her age-defying baths, poking fun at both horror and modern morals.

Fletcher as Vampire Matriarch

Louise Fletcher trades her Oscar-winning nurse's cap for fangs, embodying a campy, commanding Countess Dracula.

Transylvanian Twin Hijinks

Vladimir and Ladislas, the Countess's twin sons, run a clothing store doubling as a front to abduct their prey, adding a twisted family business vibe.

Policewoman in Peril

Maria Schneider's Nancy Hawaii is a policewoman whose investigation leads her straight into the clutches of Mama Dracula.

Questions from the Vault

What is Mama Dracula about? +

Mama Dracula centers on a countess who relies on bathing in virgins' blood to stay alive, but faces trouble when virgins become scarce, leading her to recruit a haematologist for a synthetic solution.

When was Mama Dracula released? +

Mama Dracula was released in 1980.

Who directed Mama Dracula? +

Boris Szulzinger directed Mama Dracula.

How long is Mama Dracula? +

Mama Dracula runs for 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 stream on SassyFlix.

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