 The New York Times gave Dracula 's Daughter a solid , albeit somewhat tongue @-@ in @-@ cheek , review upon its release , citing the film 's " blood @-@ curdling events " and noting that " Gloria Holden is a remarkably convincing bat @-@ woman " in concluding that the film is both " quite terrifying " and " a cute little horror picture . " Variety also praised the production and Holden 's performance in particular . Despite critical approval , Dracula 's Daughter did not have the same box office success as the original . 
