We are sad to report that horror queen Ingrid Pitt has passed today at the age of 73. Famous for The Vampire Lovers, Countess Dracula, The Wicker Man, and The House That Dripped Blood (a personal favorite), Ingrid Pitt did not just play sexual characters, but strong female leads that were an inspiration for future filmmakers and actresses.
Her daughter, Stephanie, had some great things to say about her: "She could be incredibly generous, loving, and she'll be sorely missed,..." "... She added that she wanted her mother to be remembered as the Countess Dracula with the "wonderful teeth and the wonderful bosom"."
With her films still being watched 30-40 years after their release, Ingrid Pitt will no doubt be remembered as "Countess Dracula" for decades to come.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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