In addition, it gives an interesting portrayal of politics, religion and royalty of the time. Historical inaccuracies aside and the unnecessary humour injected usually by the monk, this incarnation of the legend is very interesting and adds food for thought to the tale of Báthory. You'll also either love or hate the involvement of painter Caravaggio. As a TV film, in several parts, the Monks narration and involvement arguably fits, however, as a film it may have benefited from the omission of the character entirely. The setting is fantastic and breathtaking, however, the exterior scenes lack the Gothic feel that the interiors have. This is a comprehensive fictionalised TV version directed and written by Juraj Jakubisko with mixed production values in both tone and atmosphere. This story follows the rise and fall of one of history's most prolific serial killers, Countess Báthory who supposedly bathed in virgins blood to stay youthful.
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