Bathory: Countess of Blood
Seen it?2008 | 141 min | Drama, Fantasy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 21 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
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. Contrary to popular belief, Elizabeth Bathory was a modern Renaissance woman who ultimately fell victim to men’s aspirations for power and wealth.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$7 million worldwide on a $18 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 32K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Juraj Jakubisko
- Anna FrielErzsébet Báthory
- Karel RodenJuraj Thurzo
- Vincent ReganFerenc Nadasdy
- Hans MathesonMerisi Caravaggio
- Deana HorváthováDarvulia
- Franco NeroKing Mathias
- Antony ByrnePastor Ponicky
- Bolek PolívkaMonk Petr
- Jiří MádlCyril
- Monika HilmerováCountess Czobor