A chilling new supernatural horror inspired by the infamous legend of Elizabeth Bathory is preparing to emerge from the shadows.
The Bloodline of Bathory, produced by Natasha Tosini, blends gothic horror, psychological tension and dark humour into a claustrophobic nightmare where history refuses to stay buried. The production utilizes extensive practical effects work to recreate the brutality and physical horror associated with the Bathory legend.
Set against the eerie backdrop of a supposedly historic Bathory site in Yorkshire, the film follows a group of young women whose overnight stay inside a commercialized tourist attraction spirals into terror after they uncover a disturbing diary tied to Bathory’s blood-soaked legacy. As the house twists into an inescapable labyrinth and a supernatural force awakens within its walls, the group soon realizes they are trapped inside something far older… and far more dangerous than they could have ever imagined.
Combining gothic European folklore with claustrophobic survival horror, The Bloodline of Bathory aims to resurrect the atmosphere of classic supernatural cinema through a modern lens. The film merges historical mythology, practical effects-driven horror, and psychological dread into a contemporary nightmare.
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SYNOPSIS
The Bloodline of Bathory follows four young women who visit what they believe to be a historic Elizabeth Bathory attraction in Yorkshire, only to discover it is little more than a staged Airbnb experience built upon ancient ground. But when a double booking forces them to stay overnight, their harmless getaway quickly descends into something sinister after they uncover a disturbing diary connected to Bathory’s legacy.
As darkness falls, the house itself begins to change. Doors lead to impossible places, exits loop endlessly back inside, and reality slowly fractures around them. When an ancient evil awakens within the walls, the survivors are thrust into a brutal fight for survival against a blood-obsessed descendant tied directly to the spirit of Elizabeth Bathory herself.
Blending supernatural horror with psychological dread, The Bloodline of Bathory explores themes of vanity, immortality, obsession, lineage, and the terrifying idea that some legends never truly die.
Cast
- Kelly Rian Sanson as Nia
- British actress known for independent horror and fantasy cinema.
- Previously starred as Cinderella in Cinderella’s Curse.
- Natasha Tosini as Kim
- British actress, producer, and filmmaker.
- Also originated the story for The Bloodline of Bathory and produced the film through TAW Entertainment.
- Jasmine Sumner as Bailey
- Actress known for warm, emotionally driven performances in independent films.
- Brings vulnerability and charm to the role.
- Claudia Gregory as Ambereen
- British actress known for The Arbiter and A Mistaken Obsession.
- Recognised for balancing grounded realism with emotional intensity.
- Gemma Gordon as The Descendant
- London-based actress and model.
- Portrays the mysterious Descendant, a character closely tied to the legacy of Elizabeth Bathory.
- Michael Geary as Martin the Tour Guide
- British actor whose credits include Outlander, Dune Drifter, and Midsomer Murders.
- Plays the eccentric and increasingly unsettling tour guide, Martin.
Additional cast: Sean Bingham, Phil Deguara, Richard Jackson, Martin T Brooks, Beverley Rendelle, and others.
