Hungary XVI century
Countess Elizabeth Bathory de Nadasdy,
this high court presided by the supreme judge of the realm,
Lord Theodosius de Szulo,
and the noble governor, Gyorgy Thurzo,
finds you guilty of the execrable crimes
of witchcraft, vampirism, and pacts with the devil.
Hence, you are sentenced to be immured in your chamber
and to stay there forever until the hour of your death.
Your servants, Iliona Hoff and Dorothea Sentes,
will be tortured and burned at the stake.
Your cousin, Moses Otvos, will be hanged.
And the rest of your criminal accomplices,
Darvula, Barsony and Torco will be beheaded.
Progeny of bastards, I will return,
I will rise from my ashes, and your world will turn into hell.
That woman is a monster.
She has drank human blood, practiced cannibalism,
and sold her soul to the devil.
Thousands of maidens and children were sacrificed
to satisfy the depravity of her assassins and her own.
Waldemar Daninsky, that Polish noble,
has served her faithfully.
He carries the Pentagon sign on his chest.
She dominated him with her satanic trickery,
and used him in her evil revenges.
Waldemar Daninsky,
this high court finds you guilty of the most horrible crimes.
It is proved that in full moon, and turned into a gigantic wolf,
you devoured hundreds of innocent souls.
Thus, your face will be covered with the mask of shame,
and your black heart will be pierced by the sacred cross
wrought with silver from the Bayerta Chalice.
At last my spirit will rest in peace.
Let justice be done,
and may God have mercy upon your souls.
Erika comes back from Munich next week,
and soon Transylvania, the Carpathians,
and their mysteries.
It's an exciting adventure! Like going back in time.
You are nuts!
Leaving amazing Rome to go to those places?
Such a waste of your holidays!
Guardala, che cretine! Your friend is completely mad.
Who still believes in ghosts, black magic, and all that?
Remember the other day, Renato?
She was drunk and started talking about the devil,
black masses, witchcraft...
And about that Romanian or Polish countess.
Hungarian, Renato.
Whatever.
I can't believe she said she talked to her spirit.
She was completely wasted, we should excuse her.
- Enough, leave our friend alone! - We are scientists.
We've been researching for many years.
As for Erika, she can think whatever she wants.
Scientists! You are too hot to have such a boring job.
C'mon, sweethearts, stop pretending to be smart,
you are always the first when it's time to party.
Always talking about anthropology, parapsychology,
and all those things ending with “-ology”.
They pushed you into the pool, uh?
This medallion belonged to countess Bathory.
The most valuable piece in my collection, certainly.
Professor, according to legend, if young woman's blood is spilt
over the countess' ashes and the medallion ritual is used
- to invoke Astaroth... - Yes, I know.
Elizabeth Bathory will come back to life.
Karin, Barbara and I have researched old libraries,
ruined castles, monasteries and all kind of documents...
You were my best students. I'm proud of your dedication.
Especially you, as you are the backbone of all that work.
Now, we know where to find the tombs of Bathory,
Otvos, her loyal servant, and Waldemar Daninsky, the werewolf.
You found them?
Why didn't you tell me earlier? You should have written.
Hmm. I wanted to tell you in person.
Where are they?
In a lost corner of the Carpathian mountains.
They were buried in Cachtice Castle, in Marbega.
We will go there.
C'mon, Yoyo, think about all the money I'll give you.
You know already how generous I am.
Yes, but stealing from the dead, especially from these, really...
My dear Yoyo, those corpses are just like any other.
They've been buried there for 400 years,
and they are only bones and dust now.
Yes, but stealing from the dead...
Once again, we are not stealing. I feel offended, my friend Yoyo.
I'm a philanthropist, and my only wish
is to save and donate those priceless artifacts...
To Budapest museum, so we don't lose them forever in the tombs.
We're making a huge contribution to culture tonight, my friend.
It took me years to confirm the existence of the tombs.
Yeah, right. Culture, Budapest Museum.
Did you say anything, dear Yoyo?
No, sir, just saying a prayer my poor mother taught me.
You, rural people, and your absurd superstitions.
Ah, ignorance...
I sincerely congratulate you, and wish you success.
My only regret is that my lifeless legs
prevent me from joining you.
Professor, let me take the medallion with us.
What are you saying?
We are not funfair charlatans.
We are scientists.
Munich University took pride in my professorship for years.
I won't let you betray that honesty path
with your superstitions or absurd black magic practices.
Mister Veres,
did you see that light in front of us?
It was a damned soul, I'm sure!
Again with your spooky stories?
I didn't see anything. Anything! Are we clear?
Carry on.
Finally.
“Here lies Waldemar Daninsky.
The sacred silver brought peace to his spirit.
Do not disturb his rest,
or those who dare will suffer the most horrible punishment.“
we are still on time, sir. Why don't we leave?
Nonsense, my friend Yoyo.
Let's get started. We must remove the stone.
It's been long since I embraced satanism
and black magic. I've talked to Elizabeth's tormented spirit.
She calls me.
She begs.
Erika, have you gone mad?
Karin and Barbara will come with me,
and their blood will be used in the ritual of resurrection.
Then, the three of us will enter a world without pain and death.
Aworld...
Of infinite power.
I will never give you my medallion!
Poor professor.
- You are just a cripple. - Huh?
Elke! Elke!
Come at once!
Don't bother, professor.
- The maid can't hear you. - What?
She is dead on the hall floor. I cut her throat when I arrived.
You are on your own now. Nobody knows I am here with you.
Elizabeth, I will finally answer your call.
I will finally free you from your eternal torture.
Oh, my lady.
Wolfsbane flowers and a silver cross piercing his heart.
May God help us.
A priceless piece indeed.
Please, Mr. Veres, don't do it, don't touch it!
Okay then, payment in dollars.
Here is your money.
Good, the car is yours.
It won't leave us high and dry, right?
It's almost 20 years old, and I know about cars.
I took good care of it.
Body is old, but motor is great, and you won't find another one.
That is a very good reason.
They have plenty of money, you know what to do.
And they are hot. We will have fun.
That's for sure.
We'll use the shortcut, and reach the crossroad first.
Look, ladies, it's none of my business.
Another one that wants to spoil our trip.
Shut up, Barbara.
If you want to tour the Carpathians,
choose another area,
but don't go near the castle ruins or its surroundings.
Terrible things happen there.
At night, strange lights lead unwary people to their deaths.
It's a hiding place for monsters and vampires.
Not long ago, two crazy men dared to go there.
They never came back.
I could tell you stories that would freak you out.
It's the devil who lurks around there.
Smoke comes out from the ruins, as if they were built over hell.
What a nice prospect.
Roads are terrible. Nobody uses them.
You might not get there.
On the other hand, I wouldn't recommend Morava.
You can come across bandits who steal and kill mercilessly.
Trust me, don't go.
Thanks for the advice, but we can take care of ourselves.
- The car keys. - Thanks. Let's go.
I'd like to stop over in Kisilova. It's a long trip.
Bye.
What a journey. Will we ever get there?
That man was right, these roads go straight to hell.
Stop complaining.
We knew it wouldn't be like a trip to Trevi Fountain.
Ah, Rome, you are so far away now...
First, the dough.
Then, all the valuables, and lastly a bit of pleasure.
Don't worry.
That way we compensate you for the inconveniences caused.
C'mon, baby.
Don't move, honey, and I promise I won't hurt you.
The dough.
Calm down!
Don't fight it.
Bastard.
I'm not going. I want to go back!
- I can't go on! - I won't let you leave!
I won't allow it!
Please, leave her!
What happened is horrible.
I think he tricked us.
What's going to happen now? How will we come back?
Don't worry, I'll find a way.
First, we'll visit the castle ruins.
That's why we are here, right?
I'll decide what to do about this later.
Let's go!
Let's go.
This is Waldemar Daninsky's tomb.
The werewolf.
Elizabeth Bathory's and Otvos' sepulchers must be near.
There is a crypt at the end of this gallery.
Erika, what are we going to do?
Find the other tombs. Come with me.
The top is made of silver, it can be useful.
At last, Elizabeth.
I'll finally free you from your eternal prison.
I'm sorry about your friend's accident.
Luckily, I believe she will recover in no time.
A fall in that hole...
I don't know why she is not dead.
I'm truly sorry I scared you. I thought...
Well, your clothes...
It's disturbing, to be honest.
It was just bad luck, but believe me, Mr. Burko,
we really appreciate your hospitality.
I wish I could offer you more, but this castle is all I have.
Regarding the food, there is only game around here.
I can assure you we are having a wonderful time.
- Thank you. - We'll go when Karin gets well.
Are we near any village? Going back on foot with Karin...
There are two villages beyond Cutthroat Canyon.
The way is intricate and dangerous, but I'll guide you.
Drink this. Mirkaya makes it with herbs that only grow here.
It'll soothe your nerves, and will help you sleep.
- Mirkaya, how is she? - She sleeps peacefully.
Drink your infusion.
I wrote that book for Munich University.
It is the main reason for our trip.
Did you find anything in the crypts?
- Yes. - No, nothing interesting.
Just rats and bats.
I would recommend to stay away from the ruins.
They are about to collapse and it is very dangerous.
Don't worry, we'll be careful.
Was... was that a wolf?
There are plenty in this region.
Sando, I don't like this damn place at all.
Just a pair of lunatics like us would dare to be here.
And on a full moon night. Such a good idea...
Look, Kinga,
Jula must have the tobacco early in the morning.
It's the shortest path, and this is a good shelter.
You heard what we were told in Baliavasta.
How can you believe all this crap about werewolves, ghosts?
If something comes up, this one will take care of it.
Those are children's tales.
Here, drink.
We could have a bit of fun.
What if we are late? Jula is waiting.
We'll be on time.
And he's not going anywhere.
Erika, what kind of place are we in?
This castle where time seems to have stopped scares me.
It suffocates and terrifies me.
And that man in those clothes, so far removed from our times.
Is he faking or is he a madman?
Neither, Barbara.
What do you mean?
He acts like a medieval man because he is one.
You can't be serious.
He just lied to us regarding one thing.
His name is not Janos Burko, but...
If you say that name I will believe you've gone mad.
Have you seen the emblem on his chest?
It shows a rampant wolf, a cross, and the moon.
Do you remember which lineage is that?
But that's impossible.
He was in the tomb where we found the two corpses.
He killed with his arrows the bandits that assaulted us.
He wants us to live because he needs us.
This is not real, it's a bad dream.
Stop talking nonsense!
Our host is Waldemar Daninsky.
The werewolf.
No! No!
And the cursed with the Pentagon on his chest
will only be free from his curse forever
if a woman who loves him enough as to sacrifice her life for him
uses sacred silver to pierce his heart on a full moon night.
One of us could be his savior.
Although remote, we are a possibility for him.
I guarantee you he won't hurt us.
The top of this cane is made of silver.
Bullets could be made from it.
I'll be ready if anything happens.
A werewolf.
But it can't be, werewolves don't exist!
They don't exist...
Waldemar, Karin is the chosen one.
She will love you,
and with her sacrifice, you will have eternal peace.
It was written in the stars, so it shall be.
Beware of Erika, Waldemar.
Her soul is dark, and evil lies in it.
I know she is evil,
but she is so beautiful...
Elizabeth, the big day is near.
Two full moons will have gone by soon,
and the stars' alignment will be favorable.
The ritual will be completed, and you'll return.
We'll have infinite power,
and the whole world will bow down before us.
We will be the masters of life and death.
Everything is coming true.
Soon, Waldemar will have eternal peace.
Mirkaya was accused of witchcraft
and sent to the stake.
Her body was burning when a storm extinguished the fire.
She was expelled from the village forever.
I found her soon after that.
It's an incredible story, and nowadays,
Sometimes I think that it's just a dream,
and that I'll wake up at any time.
I'm worried about Erika and Barbara.
They've changed. They hardly talk to me, I barely see them,
we were close friends, and now they are like strangers.
Once you leave this place, it will be as it was before.
I don't think I'll have the courage to leave you.
Innocents who will die tonight,
pray for the soul of wretched Waldemar
in the afterlife.
Oh, my god.
They removed the cross in his heart,
bringing him back to a cursed life.
I knew then it was my duty to help him.
From that moment, I'm beside him.
We found shelter in this old castle.
- Waiting. - You love him.
You love him, right?
He loves you, only you,
and you must free him.
Mirkaya, I'm not sure I can.
I fear I'm not brave enough.
Love will give you strength, and you'll fulfill your destiny.
And Erika and Barbara, where are they?
What happened to them?
Perhaps they are dead.
Perhaps, and that will be for the best,
but if they come back, use the cross.
It will protect you. Don't let them get close to you.
Erika, Waldemar must serve me again.
We need his strength, his thirst for death,
his invulnerability.
I won't have all my power back until the great ritual night.
Then, our lord Satan will answer my call,
and the kingdom of darkness will come to earth.
Until then, the werewolf must be under my command.
What should I do?
Find him and transfer him your stigma.
You belong in the darkness now,
and have the power to do so.
But first, I want you to bring me his loyal Mirkaya.
She will serve me too.
Be careful, and don't even make the slightest mistake,
because in that case, Waldemar will destroy you.
Karin, Mirkaya has disappeared.
I can't find her anywhere. I checked the house
and I fear the worst.
Waldemar, look, it's silk...
From Erika's nightgown.
In Baliavasta, Marbega, Bukovina...
In the whole region,
you only hear about murders committed by a werewolf.
People are terrified.
Many of them die with no blood in their bodies,
because there are vampires.
Dead coming out of their graves, and people getting sick.
The authorities are clueless, and panic is spreading.
There is only one solution: Garlic.
Lots of garlic, garlic even in your butt!
You're so rude, Krakus!
You only think about your stomach.
I don't know why I put up with you.
Garlic... that's not enough!
How do the vampires look? Has anyone seen them?
They say they are women.
Rumor has it one of them is countess Bathory herself.
Look, preacher, sometimes your boring speeches go too far.
What do you know, fool?
My grandfather used to say:
“A ten-minute sermon touches the heart.
A 15-minute sermon touches the soul.
And more than 15 minutes only touches the balls.“
you went right there today, hadn't I stopped you.
I'm doing my job.
Hey, you are not taking the preaching seriously, right?
Because you are only a shitty thief, same as me.
As soon as those lovebirds go to bed and start cuddling,
we will clean their house.
Tomorrow, we'll be far away with our pockets full of money.
Poor devils, such a terrible end.
I understand it was horrible,
but you know that only with a stake
through the heart and beheaded
we can make sure they won't become undead.
Yes, I know.
I'm sure the countess and those monsters will return.
Tonight, lock yourself in the room close to the cross.
Waldemar, why don't we look for them in the crypts
and try to destroy them?
I will only have enough power to face that demon
when the full moon comes.
From now on, you will serve me faithfully,
and soon your master will be also my slave.
That monster almost did it.
I never thought she could control me.
Waldemar, we can't waste more time.
We must go to the ruins.
If we don't act fast, many poor people
will become something horrible, like Barbara and Erika.
We'll go.
They found another refuge, but where?
This area is full of crypts and old vaults.
Let's get out of here.
We must keep looking.
- What if they come back? - I don't think so.
They left otvos in the crypt to take us by surprise,
but I don't think they'll come back.
Now, they need to find a new place to hide.
Waldemar...
It is still possible that they come back.
Let's wait until tomorrow, please.
Alright, we'll wait.
C'mon! Giddy up!
Whoa!
- This is the place, no doubt. - And what a place!
Let's go.
Let's unload the last coffin, and we are off.
What a job...
Robbing the old cemetery coffins and then bringing them here.
Yes, but we earned a lot of money.
Now we can quit,
have our own funeral business, and forget that exploiter.
That woman who hired us touched my skin,
and a shiver ran down my spine.
Her hand was as cold as marble. She...
She seemed dead.
Yes, but she paid with good old gold coins.
Forget about the rest, and let's go.
Giddy up!
It was all worthless.
We'll keep on looking, we'll find their hiding place.
Karin, time is running out, soon it will be full moon again.
Elizabeth Bathory will reach her maximum power.
All evil forces will be unleashed,
and when this happens, you must be far from here.
I know what I must do, and I will do it.
I'm totally exhausted and sleepy.
But I can't give up.
Must stay awake.
You will be mine when the next full moon comes.
And through you, Waldemar will be my slave again.
Karin, you will lock yourself in your room at night,
you will never leave the Bayerta Cross,
and whatever happens, whatever you hear, don't go out.
I'll be watching at all times. Those monsters will come.
I shouldn't have let you stay.
This is the Vidra area.
The countess might be hiding around there.
There are several crypts and abandoned vaults.
We'll explore the area. We hardly have any time left.
Alright, Waldemar.
Lord, help me. My lord, help me!
Tuisten, also help me.
Send 99 black cats.
I command you, for you are the supreme master of all cats.
You were asleep. I didn't want to wake you up.
Karin, you didn't leave the room, did you?
Don't worry, it was already daylight.
I had an awful nightmare.
Time is running out.
It will be full moon tonight.
I will turn into a bloodthirsty monster.
Countess Bathory will strike.
You will be completely on your own.
Remember the cross is your only hope.
Don't worry about me, Waldemar, nobody will hurt me.
I'll secure the windows and door
with Hawthorn, crosses in all of them.
I'll go now.
I'll be back soon,
but during my absence, lock you up again in your room.
I'll do as you say.
At sunset, I will go into the forest.
I don't want to be here when it happens.
That monster...
How didn't I realize this?
Her lair is here,
in the castle.
And Karin?
Karin!
You will obey me.
You were my slave once, and you'll be my slave again!
Obey!
Damn you! You will obey me!