BÁTHORY _{THE CURSED COUNTESS}

Cast aside on account of being a woman, she still embodies todaythe quintessential witch for many.
Élisabeth Báthory was born to a prominent family and grew up to become a countess and own Čachtice castle. Upon her husband’s passing, she handles her land and estate herself. Soon enough, word of her widowhood travels and her jealous neighbours and political opponents try to take advantage and discredit her. From childhood to conviction, Bathory is the story of the Hungarian countess’ life and the twists and turns of her 17th century trial. The fantasy and faith harnessing conspiracy that she falls prey to will end up leading her to court for a show trial. There, they accuse her of murder, torture on young girls and witchcraft, based on forced witness accounts from her house staff. Ever since, Elisabeth Báthory has been a legendary figure, inspiring both fear and erotic fascination. Was she a vampire, a serial-killer or a ‘regular witch’?