Monday Morning Maybe

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The Countess

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2009 | 100 min | Drama, History, Thriller, Mystery, Horror

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With rough reviews, a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and history buffs. If you loved The Zone of Interest or The Count of Monte Cristo, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Kingdom of Hungary, 17th century. As she gets older, powerful Countess Erzsébet Báthory (1560-1614), blinded by the passion that she feels for a younger man, succumbs to the mad delusion that blood will keep her young and beautiful forever.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    Mostly negative reviews

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $785K worldwide on a $9 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 31K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Julie Delpy

  • Julie DelpyErzsébet Báthory
  • Daniel BrühlIstván Thurzó
  • William HurtGyörgy Thurzó
  • Anamaria MarincaDarvulia
  • Maria SimonHelena
  • Sebastian BlombergDominic Vizakna
  • Adriana AltarasAunt Klara
  • Charly HübnerFerenc Nádasdy
  • Andy GätjenMiklós
  • Frederick LauJanós