Horror Story (1993)
"Krvavý román" (original title)

The film is based on the book of the same title (A Sanguinary Novel) by the very individual Czech painter, typographer, author and philosopher Josef Vachal, who squeezed adventure, love, ... See full summary »

Director:

Jaroslav Brabec

Writers:

Josef Váchal (novel), Jaroslav Brabec

Stars:

Ondrej Pavelka, Klára Jirsáková, Raoul Schránil

5 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ondrej Pavelka	...	Paseka, Mistr, Trason
Klára Jirsáková	...	Elzevíra
Raoul Schránil	...	Pedro de Rudibanera
Jakub Saic	...	Kurt
Vladimir Marek	...	Ignác
Veronika Freimanová	...	Kubová
Jirina Jelenská	...	Bruna
Rudolf Hrusínský	...	Kuba
Barbora Leichnerová	...	Hanicka
Pavel Pípal	...	Kalina
Jaromír Dulava	...	Trason
Barbora Hrzánová	...	Honolulu Woman
Martin Dejdar	...	Honolulu Man
Jitka Asterová	...	Klárka
Katerina Frýbová	...	Kocourková

Storyline

The film is based on the book of the same title (A Sanguinary Novel) by the very individual Czech painter, typographer, author and philosopher Josef Vachal, who squeezed adventure, love, horror and other parallel episodes into, what is called, decadent reading for maids. It takes you through the history of the cinema, from silent films, to the beginning of sound and up to the very present.

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Plot Keywords:

love | sepia | fairy tale | surrealism | dark comedy | 

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Genres:

Adventure | Horror

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Details

Country:

Czechoslovakia

Language:

Czech

Release Date:

6 May 1993 (Czech Republic)

Also Known As:

Horror Story

Filming Locations:

Prague, Czech Republic

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ceská Televize, Filmexport, Filmové Laboratore Barrandov

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Color:

Black and White Color

User Reviews

Wonderful homage to silent cinema.

"Krvavy Roman" is based on the book called "A Sanguinary Novel" written by famous Czech painter,typographer,author and philosopher Josef Vachal.He tries to put several stories into his novel.The stories which are delightfully weird and bloody.The use of colors in "Krvavy Roman" is particularly impressive for example we see red,green,brown,mauve and even black & white.The film looks like an outlandish fairy tale with nudity and occasional bursts of gore.The location sets are surreal and look like paintings.The piano/violin score is wonderfully melancholic.The gore is awesome for example we see fingers severed with a knife or multiple decapitations.7 pirates out of 10.An unique viewing experience.