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The Blood Countess
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Ulrike Ottinger. With Isabelle Huppert, Birgit Minichmayr, Thomas Schubert.
4.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
The Blood Countess and her maid embark on a quest for the red elixir of life and a book that threatens the vampire realm. Hot on their heels are a police inspector, two vampirologists, a vegetarian nephew and his therapist.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe Blood Countess and her maid embark on a quest for the red elixir of life and a book that threatens the vampire realm. Hot on their heels are a police inspector, tw…
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MoviHero lists October 29, 2026 as the release date for The Blood Countess. Ulrike Ottinger is the listed director. The listed cast includes Isabelle Huppert as Countess Erzsébet Báthory, Birgit Minichmayr as Zofe Hermine, Thomas Schubert as Baron Rudi Bubi von Strudl zur Buchtelau, Lars Eidinger as Theobald Tandem. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 29, 2026
GenresMystery · Comedy · Fantasy · Horror
Runtime1h 59m
DirectorUlrike Ottinger
CastIsabelle Huppert as Countess Erzsébet Báthory, Birgit Minichmayr as Zofe Hermine, Thomas Schubert as Baron Rudi Bubi von Strudl zur Buchtelau, Lars Eidinger as Theobald Tandem
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Blood Countess runs 1h 59m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 4.0/10 from 2 votes. Updated Nov 15, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary7/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
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otherCountess Erzsébet BáthoryCountess Erzsébet Báthory in The Blood Countess (2026), played by Isabelle Huppert.Open character guide otherZofe HermineZofe Hermine in The Blood Countess (2026), played by Birgit Minichmayr.Open character guide otherBaron Rudi Bubi von Strudl zur BuchtelauBaron Rudi Bubi von Strudl zur Buchtelau in The Blood Countess (2026), played by Thomas Schubert.Open character guide
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