Chastity Bites (2013)

In the early 1600's, Countess Elizabeth Bathory slaughtered more than 600 young women, believing if she bathed in the blood of virgins that she would stay young and beautiful forever. Still... See full summary »

Director:

John V. Knowles

Writer:

Lotti Pharriss Knowles

Stars:

Allison Scagliotti, Francia Raisa, Louise Griffiths

Cast

Credited cast:
Allison Scagliotti	...	Leah
Francia Raisa	...	Katharine
Louise Griffiths	...	Liz Batho / Elizabeth Bathory
Eddy Rioseco	...	Paul (as Eduardo Rioseco)
Chloë Crampton	...	Kelly
Amy Okuda	...	Ashley
Sarah Stouffer	...	Britney
Lindsey Morgan	...	Noemi
Laura Niemi	...	Jillian
Diana Chiritescu	...	Ilona
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Nathlye Abraham	...	High School Student
Melvin Abston	...	Louie
Samantha Acampora	...	Goth High School Student
Nidal Adam	...	High School Student (as Nidal)
Danielle Adams	...	High School Student

Storyline

In the early 1600's, Countess Elizabeth Bathory slaughtered more than 600 young women, believing if she bathed in the blood of virgins that she would stay young and beautiful forever. Still alive today, she's found a perfect hunting ground for her 'botox' as an abstinence educator in conservative America, and the young ladies of San Griento High are poised to be her next victims. But will her unholy ritual finally be stopped by Leah Ratliff, a feminist blogger and ambitious reporter for the school paper?

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Plot Keywords:

foot fetish | elizabeth bathory character | erszebet bathory character | reference to erszebet bathory | cabriolet | 

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Taglines:

Who says the virgin always lives 'til the end?

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Genres:

Comedy | Horror

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Укусы целомудрия

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Weirdsmobile Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The use of the color red was very controlled during production, appearing only when Liz is present (such as the high school auditorium and her home) or during the murders.

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Quotes

Noemi: I would never put anyone else down for their choice, but I think if I ever felt that tempted, I would just... get down on my knees and pray to God...
Liz Batho: NO!
[sound of a thunderclap]
Liz Batho: You must never mention His name in here! You see, my dear, we could get into a lot of trouble for having that sort of talk in a public school, yes? Well, I think that's enough for today. See you all next time.

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Connections

Referenced in The 50 Best Horror Movies You've Never Seen (2014)

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Soundtracks

Yo Oigo
Music by Girl in a Coma
Lyrics by Nina Diaz
Published by Jett Pack Music, Inc. / BMI
Performed by Girl in a Coma
Courtesy of Blackheart Records Group, Inc.

User Reviews

My Review Of "Chastity Bites"

John V. Knowles' "Chastity Bites" is a horror comedy that takes the classic 80's idea of fun-time slasher delights. Then mixes that with a fascination for vintage, supernatural idolatry, and upbeat, comedy-camp satire. The film stars Allison Scagliotti, Francia Raisa, Louise Griffiths, Eddy Rioseco, Amy Okuda, Jennifer Gimenez.. "Chastity Bites" is Knowles' directorial debut and my only thought is "why in the h*ll did it take this long?!". The style, feel, and look of the film is that of a seasoned director whose work is effortlessly executed.

"Chastity Bites" follows a group of high school students both frienemies and foes, challenged with the typical social hurdles and proclivities, facing a darker sinister force out to build them up just to tear them down-Lady Bathory. Liz Bathor is on an unholy mission to see that the young ladies of the local high school stay pure and chaste. It is a clever story that is energetic, quick witted and funny. The humor is both straight forward cheese ball humor blended with the darker satirical cultural quips that aren't as "surface". It is one of the few films that I have seen in a long while that fully completes the story arch fully with the same intensity and conviction from start to finish.

The acting is something that pleasantly surprised me, going into the film I was expecting some fumbling by the actors on the dialog and character interaction and elements meant to create a relatable foundation between the actor and audience. At times it seems those fears were to be met but in almost every scene the cast manages to keep the comedic timing without falling flat, and for the depth of dialog, pop culture referencing and repartee this film carries, it isn't an easy feat for Indie films to pull off. "Chastity Bites" is a modern classic that gives good 80's homage without coming off as cheap or forced.

The special effects and soundtrack are timeless and entertaining. The effects remind me of classic 80's horror techniques that never fade, offering good, visual kill scenes, with very minimal CGI. The fact that the film stays closer to the darker side the horror comedy than "spoof" films helps make "Chastity Bites" a film that will be enjoyable time and time again. Plus you can't get a better character than Elizabeth Bathory when dealing with virginity and eternal youth while poking fun at social obsessions and cultural hypocrisies. The soundtrack, both musical and sound effects, create a fun, energy that never holds the film back or feels out of step with Knowles intentions. I really enjoyed this film and think all horror/comedy fans and slasher fans alike should check it out!