Lady of Csejte

Loosely based on the story of Elizabeth Bathory, almost turning it into a fairytale. I have no problem with such an approach, but there are some serious plot holes in this story. Sometimes you wonder why is this character doing this and why this man is with this woman, when they should be enemies, not a couple... (I'm avoiding putting spoilers, so no more details).

The setting is splendid - Corvin Castle in Transylvania. Much bigger than the actual castle of Elizabeth Bathory (I've visited both). The costumes are fine. The acting probably not so good. It's not a disaster, though.

Overall, probably among the better films about Bathory in recent years.

It's a tale about two gypsy orphans who find themselves in the care of the Countess. This movie is much better than I expected.

From the cheap wigs to the awful acting, I cannot express this enough: it was a total waste of time. Don't watch it, plain simple.

You're welcome.

No there isn't really a Drag Queen in this ... if you want to use those words against me, I mean the movie is dragging and there is a Queen in the center of it. Not just any ... but the infamous child killing one. At least that is what the rumors are saying.

Considering that story as background it is almost an achievement to make a movie as boring and full of cliches as this. Yes there may be worse horror movies or movies in general than this ... that does not make this better in any way shape or form. Especially the really ... I do not want to be mean actually. They are just kids, they may get better at the art of acting. But in this right here, they really add to the disaster and to the downfall.

I went into this with low expectations, however it wasn't half bad at all! The actress who played the girl did a fine job, and the plot was very interesting and deceptive.

The Countess is well acted and suitably creepy, the other actors were alright but didn't stand out to me, but the sets were pretty lavish and whilst not a masterpiece I think as a low budget film you can't get much better than this.

6/10: Original plot and good acting for a low budget film