Blood Of Dracula

Blood of Dracula is a horror film from 1957 that follows the story of Nancy Perkins, a troubled teenager who is sent to a boarding school by her father. She is bitter about the divorce of her parents and blames her mother for their separation. She is also quite rebellious and refuses to conform to the strict rules of the school. Nancy's troubles start when the sadistic headmistress, Miss Branding, and her assistant, Miss Rivers, start to use cruel and unusual methods to discipline her.

At the school, Nancy meets a group of girls who are members of a secret society that worships the devil. They introduce her to a ritual where they cut their hands and make an oath of loyalty to their leader, a woman named Mina. However, Mina is really a vampire who has been awakened by the group's ritual, and she intends to use Nancy as a means to exact revenge on the headmistress and her assistant.

As the story progresses, Nancy begins to change in appearance and behavior, becoming darker and more sinister as she becomes more entangled in Mina's world. She also develops a romantic relationship with a handsome science teacher named Mr. Patterson, who plays a crucial role in discovering the truth about Mina and her plans for revenge.

The movie is filled with gothic imagery, eerie music, and chilling scenes, making it a classic example of horror films from the 1950s. The acting is somewhat stilted, but the film's atmosphere and suspense more than make up for it. The transformation of Nancy's character is particularly well-done, as the audience can see her gradual descent into darkness and her struggle with the forces of evil.

Blood of Dracula is a unique take on the Dracula mythos, as it features a female vampire as the antagonist and focuses more on the corrupting influence of evil than on scares and gore. It may not be as well-known as other horror classics from the era, but it's definitely worth a watch for fans of old-school horror movies.