The return of the blood countess: Hollywood icons turn in Vienna!

The return of the blood countess: Hollywood icons turn in Vienna!

Augustinerstraße 12, 1010 Wien, Österreich - in Vienna, filming for the highly expected vampire film "The Blood Countess" started. Staged by the renowned director Ulrike Ottinger, the film will tell the fascinating but also cruel legend of the Hungarian countess Erzsébet Báthory, who lived in the 16th century and is considered the greatest serial killer of all time. According to reports from orf , Báthory is said to have murdered no less than 600 young women after the death of her husband to bathe in her blood and to achieve eternal youth. The fact that she lived in Vienna and is even said to have committed numerous crimes here brings an additional historical charm to the film.

The top -class line -up includes international stars such as Isabelle Huppert, Birgit Minichmayr and Conchita Wurst, all of which will be seen in front of the camera. "The world is upside down, and events are repeated in a scary way," said director Ottinger in a press release. This could be the perfect time for the blood countess to awaken from her deep sleep, ”she is quoted. The film is not only shot in Vienna, but also at other locations in Lower Austria, Luxembourg and Cologne, such as Kurier . Amour Fou Luxembourg and Home Film produced.

The legend of Báthory, which is honestly referred to as vampire and serial killer, offers a lot of material for an exciting cinematic adaptation. Her possessions stretched from Transylvania to Austria, and it is often seen as the inspiring figure behind many artistic interpretations of the vampire legend. A truly scary and captivating topic that will surely captivate the audience.