Bela Kiss: Prologue (2013): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2013, Bela Kiss: Prologue is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Lucien Förstner, running about 106 minutes. “Jede Legende fordert neues Blut” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A true story, Bela Kiss was one of the the most brutal serial killers, who killed 23 young women during the beginning of the first World War. The blood-drained bodies were found in metal barrels, conserved in alcohol. According to rumors, he was still seen decades later, in different parts of the world. He never was found and so the whereabouts of this man are unknown, even today. Almost a century later, five bank robbers search for a hideaway in a remote hotel, as they flee from the police. Brutal and unforeseen events take overhand and build a bridge to the past. The assumed safe house turns into a nightmare... is Bela Kiss still alive?

Who’s in it. Bela Kiss: Prologue stars Kristina Klebe as Julia, Rudolf Martin as Bella Kiss, Fabian Stumm as Nikolai and Ben Bela Böhm as Felix, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Bela Kiss: Prologue has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bela Kiss: Prologue page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bela Kiss: Prologue tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.