The Bloody Lady (Krvavá pani)

The Bloody Lady (Krvavá pani) is a 1980 Slovak animated drama film directed by Viktor Kubal. The film is based on the legend of Alžbeta Bátoriová, a Hungarian countess who was accused of torturing and murdering hundreds of young women in the 16th century.

The film follows the story of a young woman named Anna who is sent to work as a maid at Bátoriová's castle. Anna soon discovers that Bátoriová is a sadistic woman who enjoys torturing and killing her victims. Anna is determined to escape from the castle, but she is met with danger at every turn.

The Bloody Lady is a dark and disturbing film, but it is also a beautifully animated and well-told story. The film's visuals are striking, and the characters are complex and well-developed. The Bloody Lady is a must-see for fans of animation, horror, and historical drama.

The film's animation is a mix of traditional cel animation and rotoscoping. The cel animation is used for the backgrounds and the characters' movements, while the rotoscoping is used for the more violent scenes. The rotoscoping gives the film a realistic and disturbing feel, which is perfectly suited to the subject matter.