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Elizabeth Bathory was said to have bathed in the blood of virgins, so naturally she's been the subject of many a horror film over the years. The Countess is once again gearing up for a return, and a hot young actress has been cast in the iconic role. Read on!

THR reports that The Wolverine star Svetlana Khodchenkova has landed the lead role in the upcoming film Lady of Csejte, a historical thriller that follows the 16th century Hungarian serial killer, labeled the most prolific female serial killer in history. The film will also star Isabelle Allen (Les Miserables).

The Transylvania shoot begins later this month.

Andrei Konst will make his directorial debut with the pic, from a script by Matthew Jacobs. Glacier Films is financing and producing the film, alongside Steven Schneider (Paranormal Activty, Insidious).

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Russian actress Svetlana Khodchenkova ("The Wolverine") has scored the title role in Andrei Konst's historical thriller "Lady of Csejte" at Glacier Films.

The story is based on the life of serial killer Countess Bathory, who killed hundreds of children in 16th century Transylvania. Isabelle Allen also stars.

Russian actress Svetlana Khodchenkova, who starred in The Wolverine and appeared in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, has been cast as the lead in horror-thriller Lady of Csejte. The film is set to shoot in Transylvania in January. Andrei Konst will make his directorial debut with the pic, from a script by Matthew Jacobs. Glacier Films is financing and producing the film, which will also star Isabelle Allen (Les Miserables).  The historical thriller follows the 16th century Hungarian serial killer Countess Elizabeth Bathory, labeled the most prolific female serial killer in history. Steven Schneider (Paranormal Activity, Insidious) is producing

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