In the Seventeenth Century, while Hungary is fighting the Turks, the population of a small village in the Carpathian Mountains faces the evil Countess Elizabeth Bathory, accused of drinking and bathing in blood of virgin women.
Acting
Christopher Lambert's unhinged priest energy carries entire scenes
Production
Carpathian locations actually feel authentically cursed
Costume
Bathory's blood-bath gowns are commitment to the bit
Director
Jenő Hódi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Jenő Hódi is primarily known for Hungarian comedies, making this his accidental descent into Euro-horror.
The real Bathory's body count estimates range from 36 to 650; this film splits the difference and adds a random priest subplot.
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