"Countess Dracula" is a 1971 British horror film directed by Peter Sasdy. It is loosely based on the life of Elizabeth Báthory, a 16th-century Hungarian noblewoman known for her alleged crimes, including the torture and murder of young girls. The film presents a fictionalized account of her life, focusing on themes of immortality and the supernatural. In the movie, the Countess, played by Ingrid Pitt, discovers that bathing in the blood of virgins can restore her youth. As she seeks to maintain her beauty and power, she becomes increasingly ruthless. The film combines elements of horror and drama, exploring the dark side of obsession and vanity.