The Blood Countess

About The Blood Countess

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.

The Blood Countess (2026) is a comedy fantasy film directed by Ulrike Ottinger. Isabelle Huppert stars as Countess Elizabeth Báthory, and Birgit Minichmayr as Maid.

At 119 minutes long, it arrived in October 2026. Written by Elfriede Jelinek and Ulrike Ottinger. Production companies include Amour Fou Luxembourg, Amour Fou Vienna, and Heimatfilm.