Sangue per Dracula (1974)

"Sangue per Dracula" (1974), also known internationally as "Blood for Dracula" or "Andy Warhol's Dracula", is a horror-comedy film directed by Paul Morrissey, with some involvement from Andy Warhol in production. The film follows Count Dracula (Udo Kier), who, weakened by the lack of virgin blood in Transylvania, travels to Italy with his servant Anton (Arno Juerging) in search of a virgin bride whose blood he requires to survive. They encounter the decaying aristocracy of the Marchese di Fiore (Vittorio De Sica), whose daughters are not as chaste as promised, leading to darkly comedic and grotesque situations. The movie satirizes class distinctions, sexual liberation, and the myth of the vampire, mixing horror with elements of black comedy and social critique. This ensemble cast brings the darkly comedic and grotesque tale of Count Dracula's search for virgin blood in Italy to life, with notable performances, especially from Udo Kier as the titular character and Joe Dallesandro, who adds a layer of proletarian commentary to the narrative.