Once upon a time, there was a magical castle called Madrigal. Nestled in a lush green valley, the castle stood tall and proud, exuding an air of mystery and enchantment. It was said that within the castle walls, a spell had been cast, transporting visitors to a world of magic and wonder. The castle itself was a masterpiece of architecture, with towering turrets and intricate stone carvings. The walls were adorned with colorful tapestries depicting ancient tales of knights and dragons. As soon as one stepped through the castle gates, they were transported to a realm where imagination was the only limit.

Angels of Darkness (aka Styria)

Beginning March 1, 2015 the motion picture Styria aka Curse of Styria aka Angels of Darkness will begin airing on Showtime Cable. This most recent major film adaptation of Joseph Sheridan LeFanu’s gothic classic Carmilla has been in the works for several years and vampires.com has been covering it for nearly as long! We even published a three-part interview with writer-director Mark Devendorf (his co-writer-director was Mauricio Chernovetsky ). The production company organized a crowd-funding campaign to finish post-production, eventually exceeding their goal.

In essence, this adaptation of what is in many ways the very first story of lesbian vampires eschewed fangs and ripped bodices for more disturbing, nightmarish fare. Resetting the tale into not-quite-modern times, the film takes place in the 1980s behind the Iron Curtain. This parallels the original, because Austria was widely seen as a police state for readers in 1872. Lara, the lead (played by Eleanor Tomlinson who’s gone on to co-star in The White Queen as well “The Labours of Hercules” for Poirot ), has just been expelled from boarding school. We never learn precisely why, a nice touch in keeping with the overall atmosphere of mystery. Her father must take her therefore with him on an expedition for which he has been years planning. Professor Hill (Stephen Rea, best known perhaps for Interview With the Vampire as well as V for Vendetta and of course The Crying Game ) intends to save a series of murals painted many decades past in the old Karnstein Castle. Estranged father and daughter almost immediately run afoul of locals, in a variety of ways. Yet in truth they cannot or will not turn to one another.

Enter Carmilla (Julia Pietrucha), a secretive local girl fleeing the secret police who becomes a friend and confidante, maybe more to the desperately lonely Lara.

Soon events begin taking a bizarre turn. Local young women begin going mad, then committing suicide in clusters. Villagers look upon the strangers–Lara and her father–with blame. Lara herself finds a hitherto-unknown mural, while more secrets slowly reveal themselves about this place and this time. Carmilla proves to be not at all what any of us (including the audience) might think. Unspoken truths emerge between father and daughter. Fears and hopes bleed into one another while reality itself seems to shimmer into something else.

Now the film is available on both Amazon and on iTunes. Likewise Monolith Films will be releasing the motion picture in Poland soon (many of the supporting players were Polish actors). This marks one of several different versions of Carmilla to have emerged in the last four years. Frankly this and others seem to mark a new direction in the wave of vampire media, a more mature and disturbing, less easy-going or fun-loving approach to the idea of the living dead who drink the blood of the living. More, the filmmakers explicitly sought to explore the idea of feminine power repressed.

Having seen the film, allow me to say for the record this enjoys truly superior performances by the entire cast. The visuals remain eerily beautiful, often startling in composition. Location shooting at a gorgeous Hungarian castle certainly helped a lot. Most of all, the script treated its subject matter with total seriousness. Exploitive, no. Fascinating and disturbing? Very much yes. Both screenwriters delved into the very heart of what the “gothic” was all about–inherited evil, dark desires, a blur between the real, the lie and dream, coupled with the kind of intense passion the very young adults (what we today call teenagers) feel about the world.

The Curse of Styria

Depicts the intense and fractured relationship between a lonely teenager and a beautiful stranger.The Curse of Styria featuring Stephen Rea and Eleanor Tomlinson is available for rent or purchase on Google Play, available for rent or purchase on Prime Video, and available for rent or purchase on YouTube. It's a fantasy and horror movie with a less than average IMDb audience rating of 4.9 (3,562 votes).

As soon as one stepped through the castle gates, they were transported to a realm where imagination was the only limit. Inside, the castle was a hive of activity. Magical creatures roamed the corridors, casting spells and performing tricks.

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The air was filled with the melodic tunes of harps and flutes, creating an ethereal atmosphere. Visitors were greeted by friendly fairies and charming elves, who guided them through the enchanting castle. The centrepiece of Madrigal castle was the grand ballroom. With its high vaulted ceilings and gleaming chandeliers, it was a sight to behold. Every night, a magnificent ball would take place, where guests would dance under the soft glow of candlelight. It was a spectacle of color and grace, as wizards and witches twirled alongside princesses and princes. One could spend days exploring the many rooms and chambers of Madrigal castle. Each room held its own magical surprise, whether it be a hidden treasure or a secret passage. The library was a favorite among visitors, with shelves stacked high with ancient spellbooks and mystical texts. Here, one could learn the secrets of potion-making or delve into the history of magical beings. However, the true magic of Madrigal castle lay not only in its grandeur and beauty but in the sense of wonder it instilled in all who entered. It was a place where dreams came to life, where reality and fantasy intertwined. From the youngest child to the oldest visitor, everyone left Madrigal castle with a newfound belief in magic. As the sun set on the magical castle of Madrigal, its towers glimmered like diamonds in the fading light. It stood as a beacon of enchantment, a place where imagination prevailed. Within its walls, the spirit of adventure and the power of dreams were kept alive. And so, Madrigal castle remained a timeless symbol of the magic and wonder that exists in all of us. **The magical castle of Madrigal was a place where imagination thrived and dreams came to life. With its breathtaking architecture, lively inhabitants, and hidden treasures, it captured the hearts of all who entered. It stood as a testament to the enduring power of magic and the belief that anything is possible.**.

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