Blood for Dracula (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1974, Blood for Dracula is a horror film directed by Paul Morrissey, running about 103 minutes. “He couldn't live without a virgin's blood..... ...So a virgin had to die!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Deathly ill Count Dracula and his slimy underling, Anton, travel to Italy in search of a virgin's blood. They're welcomed at the crumbling estate of indebted Marchese Di Fiore, who's desperate to marry off his daughters to rich suitors. But there, instead of pure women, the count encounters incestuous lesbians with vile blood and Marxist manservant Mario, who's suspicious of the aristocratic Dracula.
Who’s in it. Blood for Dracula stars Udo Kier as Count Dracula, Joe Dallesandro as Mario Balato, the Servant, Vittorio De Sica as Marquis Di Fiore and Maxime McKendry as Marquise Di Fiore, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Blood for Dracula has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blood for Dracula page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blood for Dracula tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Blood for Dracula (1974)?
- In US, Blood for Dracula is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blood for Dracula worth watching?
- Blood for Dracula holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blood for Dracula?
- Blood for Dracula stars Udo Kier, Joe Dallesandro, Vittorio De Sica, Maxime McKendry and Arno Juerging.
- When was Blood for Dracula released?
- Blood for Dracula was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.