Offscreen Notes
Ingrdi Pitt (1937-2010)
The woman dubbed the “first Lady of British horror” by her fans died Nov. 23, 2010, at the age of 73. Born in Poland, and with a life history fraught with more drama than her films (see bio linked), Pitt exploited her ‘exotic’ (i.e. East-European) looks for a successful career during a period and studio (Hammer) which introduced busty women, sexuality, and carnality to the horror film. Perhaps best known for her lesbian turn in the Sheridan Le Fanu-influenced Carmilla role in The Vampire Lovers (1970, Roy Ward Baker) and her portrayal as Countess Bathory-like Countess Elisabeth Nodosheen in Countess Dracula (1971, Peter Sasdy). Visit her official website for memories and condolences.
