The gruesome tale of countess elizabeth bathory, the most notorious murderess in the history of humankind. Unfollow countess bathory to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It was jakubiskos first englishlanguage film and an international coproduction between the cinemas of slovakia. Bathory was born in 1560, the daughter of george and anna bathory.
With anna friel, karel roden, vincent regan, hans matheson. Read the blood countess erzebet bathory of hungary. The film is based on the story of elizabeth bathory, a 16th17th century hungarian countess. Elizabeth bathory was born on a family estate in nyirbator, kingdom of hungary, in 1560 or 1561, and spent her childhood at ecsed castle. Because its unclear where all the money was spent on this one. Countess of blood pelicula completa subtitulada en espanol, bathory. A true euro pudding, the film was made in the czech republic with a mish mash of nationalities among its players, with lead roles going to english actors notably of course the gorgeous anna friel as the infamous countess herself, with a massive hairdo and yet still damn sexy and for. Bathory, elizabeth article about bathory, elizabeth by. Countess of blood is a 2008 historical drama horror film written and directed by juraj jakubisko. Please dont make me watch the lessexpensive films then. The b movies of the 20th century completed the metamorphoses of bathory and dracul into the count and countess of blood. Bathory, elizabeth 15601614 pop culture e lizabeth bathory, a slovakian countess who was said to have tortured and murdered numerous young women, became known as one of the true vampires in history. She got caught because she moved on from peasants, to girls who would be missed by those with power and who cared. Elizabeth bathory by edward eaton, the blood countess by andrei codrescu, the progeny by tosca lee, in search of drac.
The name of elizabeth bathory is associated with blood and fear. Staring anna friel, hans matheson, franco nero and monika hilmerova. Drama completed 2008 the rise and fall of the notorious countess bathory who fell a victim to love, conspiracy and her own murderous vanity. With an unquenchable thirst for blood, countess elizabeth bathory was one of the most prolific serial killers in history. The countess is a 2009 frenchgerman drama historical film written and directed by julie delpy, who also composed its score. Paloma picasso,delphine seyrig,julie delpy,anna friel,ingrid pitt. Countess of blood hd 3d regarder en francais english subtitles, bathory. The following weapons were used in the film bathory. Countess of blood 2008 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
She is perhaps less wellknown only than the infamous vlad dracula, known also as tepes the impaler and he although noted for his savage and very public methods of execution was no vampire, but has merely been cited as the inspiration for bram stokers fictional count. The filming started in december 2005, and the film was released in july 2008. Get down to the bottom of the legend and save your sister in bathory. Bathory is a 2008 fantasy film written and directed by juraj jakubisko. Countess of blood internet movie firearms database. Nov 29, 2017 countess elizabeth bathory of hungary is perhaps the most prolific female serial killer of all time. She got caught because she moved on from peasants, to girls who. She tortured her victims, exclusively women, before killing them. Countess of blood is a 2008 historical drama written and directed by juraj jakubisko. Her father was baron george vi bathory of the ecsed branch of the family, brother of andrew bonaventura bathory, who had been voivode of transylvania, while her mother was baroness anna bathory 15391570, daughter of stephen bathory of somlyo. Nov 22, 2008 bathory is based on the legends surrounding the life and deeds of countess elizabeth bathory known as the greatest murderess in the history of mankind. Oct, 2016 the film is based on the story of erzsebet bathory, a hungarian countess in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Countess elizabeth bathory wikipedia entry was a hungarian noblewoman who was almost a precise contemporary of shakespeare bathory. Billed as slovakias most expensive film ever, bathory is scheduled for a january 2008 premiere. Bathory, elizabeth article about bathory, elizabeth by the. Though frequently cited as hungarian, due in large part to the shifting borders of the hungarian empire. In addition, filmmaker don glut has recently completed a film trilogy in which a contemporary bathory now assuming the title countess dracula as the widow of the infamous transylvanian count who goes in search of a formula that will allow her to walk in the daylight without harm. She is perhaps less wellknown only than the infamous vlad dracula, known also as tepes the impaler and he although noted for his savage and very public methods of execution was no vampire, but has merely been cited as the inspiration for bram stokers fictional count dracula. King matthias ii assigned george thurzo palatine of hungary to investigate bathory after several complaints were made against her. Upon conviction she was walled up in her room alive. Based off of the evidence, there is a case to be made one which i believe to be true that elisabeth bathory is innocent. The gruesome tale of hungarian countess elizabeth bathory 1560 1614, notorious yet obscure, has been recounted by historians, writers, poets, playwrights, musicians, painters, and moviemakers. Oct 25, 2017 most people know something of erzsebet aka elizabeth bathorys story she was a countess who reputedly bathed in the blood of virgins to stay young forever. The bloody countess, an eerie hidden object puzzle game. Contrary to popular belief, elizabeth bathory was a modern renaissance woman who ultimately fell victim to mens aspirations for power and wealth. Poza o poti vedea in marime naturala daca apesi pe ea.
Countess of blood full movie english subtitles, bathory. Buckle up, for i am about to dump the biggest bucket of cold water on all this malarky as i can possibly muster. This film is not currently playing on mubi but 30 other great films are. Countess of blood 2008 juraj jakubisko slovak film dvd pal region all. Contrary to popular belief, elizabeth bathory was a modern renaissance woman who ultimately fell victim to mens.
Anna friel nude, hana vagnerova nude, michaela drotarova nude bathory countess of blood 2008. The blood countess elizabeth bathory naked history. Elizabeth bathory, the blood countess elizabeth bathory. It is based on the life of the notorious hungarian countess elizabeth bathory. Bathory countess of blood sex scene, bathory countess of blood nude scene, bathory countess of blood actress nude, bathory countess of blood sexy scene. From the oscar nominated director of two days in paris. The blood countess, erzabet elizabeth bathory of hungary born august 7, 1560 died august 14, 16 she was considered a vampire by many, having killed many young girls to bathe in their blood to remain young forever. Thanks to her active years 15851609, its hard to know for certain just how many she killed. Countess of blood is for me the second best film on her life. Veteran director juraj jakubisko has already completed filming the epic, and the movie is now in postproduction.
Combining both horror and drama into one film, with a brilliant lead performance from actress anna friel, this is a well made feature that is haunting, tense and terrifying mainly due to the crimes of bathory, which are some of the most. Aug 02, 2001 elizabeth bathory, the blood countess, is one of the most famous of all historical vampires. This film is really an apology for those who engage in such acts. However, early word is that the film plays down the gore element, portraying bathory as a woman who was framed by rival noble dynasties. The erotic rites of countess dracula 2003, countess dracula.
From an early age, she witnessed her fathers officers torture the peasantry that lived near her familys estate. She is said to have suffered from fits and outbursts of rage possibly even epilepsy. But now, few centuries later her story seems to receive a thrilling continuation. See more ideas about elizabeth bathory, hammer horror films and 30 days of night. But it is clear that she was uncommonly gifted at kidnapping, torturing, and killing young women. Dman2010 bathory is a european coproduction film written and directed by the slovak filmmaker juraj jakubisko. In this retelling, the countess is a healer who conducts medical experiments and rudimentary autopsies in a hospital beneath her castle. There is, or at least there ought to be, some distinction drawn between the two cases. Oct 19, 2011 the gruesome tale of countess elizabeth bathory, the most notorious murderess in the history of humankind. Bathory is based on the legends surrounding the life and deeds of countess elizabeth bathory known as the greatest murderess in the history of mankind. Tearing flesh from bodies and bathing in warm blood, she delighted in an unholy quest for immortality while her country was being torn apart by a brutal and devastating civil war. On elizabeth bathory, the blood countess the life and deeds of countess elizabeth bathory, the blood countess to you and me, read like a reallife game of thrones.
The infamous countess erzsebet bathory, who is said to have maintained youth and beauty into her old age by bathing in the blood of virgins, has her life story told in a more balanced but still. Her story takes place in a part of the kingdom of hungary that is now slovakia. Ive watches some plain silly films in my time, but i think bathory. Her ancestral line included a dragon slayer which is why her coat of arms includes three dragons teeth. She was an absolute, unaccountable ruler in central europe at a time where the leader of a peasant revolt was roasted alive on an iron chair and had a redhot. Elizabeth bathory, also known as the blood countess is a 16th century hungarian aristocrat ranked in none other than the guinness book of records as the most murderous murderess of all time. Bratislava news bathory films bathe in bloody legacy. Elizabeth bathory, the blood countess, is one of the most famous of all historical vampires. The guinness book of records, for example, credits her as the top female. Filming began in december 2005, and the film was released in july 2008. Countess of blood on dvd 814838012391 from screen media films. The brand was discontinued in 2010, but after customer pressure, it was reintroduced in 2014 along with a special vintage celebrating the 400th anniversary of.
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