Eli Roth’s 2007 sequel may be known as a feminist version of his notorious and groundbreaking film Hostel, but its most memorable scene is pulled from a centuries old true crime story. The cinematic Mrs. Bathory (Monika Malácová) may occupy a single scene, but does the real life inspiration for this bloodthirsty character inform other aspects of Roth’s disturbing story? 

Joe and Jenn discuss the historical connections, socio-political messages, and surprising restraint of what is arguably Roth’s most successful film.  

Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on social media @murdermfiction (Twitter & Instagram) or send us an email: [email protected]

> Jenn: @jennferatu

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

Wanna support the show? Join us on Patreon: patreon.com/murdermadefiction for episode by episode coverage of American Horror Story: Hotel, plus mini episodes on Stay Alive (2006), Bathory: Countess of Blood (2008), and Lady of Csejte (2015).

Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express

Like the show? Please rate, review and subscribe!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Stay Alive.

Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! 

Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express  

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episodes 3 and 4 of American Horror Story: Hotel, “Mommy”  and “Devil’s Night”

Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! 

Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our first Elizabeth Báthory text is the Hammer horror text from 1971 starring Ingrid Pitt as the vain Countess who kills virgins to stay young.

It's a great foundational text: it includes several key elements, while also confusing others!

Plus: boobs and (a lack of) dick, debate if the film is feminist, and demanding more Ziza.

Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on social media @murdermfiction (BlueSky & Instagram) or send us an email: [email protected]

> Jenn: @jennferatu

> Joe: @bstolemyremote / @joelipsett (BlueSky)

Wanna support the show? Join us on Patreon (patreon.com/murdermadefiction) for episode by episode coverage of Lady Gaga in American Horror Story: Hotel, as well as 2006's Stay Alive.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episodes 1-2 of American Horror Story: Hotel as we consider Lady Gaga's Countess. 

Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! 

Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express  

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Countess Elizabeth Báthory is widely regarded as one of the world’s most prolific serial killers. She’s said to have murdered more than 650 young women while bathing in the blood of her unfortunate victims. But are these legends based in reality or legends created to vilify a powerful woman? Was the real Elizabeth a bloodthirsty killer, innocent victim or somewhere in between? 

Jenn walks Joe through the truth behind the vampiric legends and misconceptions about one of history’s most notorious figures. 

CW: torture and sexual abuse

Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on social media @murdermfiction (Twitter & Instagram) or send us an email: [email protected]

> Jenn: @jennferatu

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

Wanna support the show? Join us on Patreon: patreon.com/murdermadefiction for coverage of American Horror Story: Hotel plus a mini episode on the 2006 film Stay Alive.

Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express

Like the show? Please rate, review and subscribe!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 8 of Happy Face, "The Star." 

Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! 

Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express  

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 8 of Good American Family, “Blood on Her Hands”

Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! 

Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express  

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We conclude our Amityville coverage with a look back on supernatural true crime films, our criteria for defining an Amityville film, and which film(s) are our faves.

Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on social media @murdermfiction (BlueSky & Instagram) or send us an email: [email protected]

> Jenn: @jennferatu

> Joe: @bstolemyremote / @joelipsett (BlueSky)

Wanna support the show? Join us on Patreon (patreon.com/murdermadefiction) for full-length primers on both the Lutzs and the DeFeo murders, plus ongoing coverage of Good American Family and Happy Face.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon episode on Episode 7 of Happy Face, “My Jesperson Girls”

Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/murdermadefiction and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today! 

Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices