Bathory: Countess of Blood (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2008, Bathory: Countess of Blood is a fantasy and drama film directed by Juraj Jakubisko, running about 141 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Bathory: Countess of Blood stars Anna Friel as Elizabeth Bathory, Karel Roden as Juraj Thurzo, Hans Matheson as Caravaggio and Vincent Regan as Nadasdy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Bathory: Countess of Blood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bathory: Countess of Blood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bathory: Countess of Blood tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bathory: Countess of Blood (2008)?
- In GB, Bathory: Countess of Blood is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bathory: Countess of Blood worth watching?
- Bathory: Countess of Blood holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bathory: Countess of Blood?
- Bathory: Countess of Blood stars Anna Friel, Karel Roden, Hans Matheson, Vincent Regan and Franco Nero.
- When was Bathory: Countess of Blood released?
- Bathory: Countess of Blood was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.