The Bloody Lady (1981) w/ live score by Claire Rousay. Opening the night is Technicolor Band

Doors at 6:30pm This even was made possible, in part, by The Bloomington Arts Commission – 2025 Arts Project Grant. Presented by Cicada Cinema and the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre.
Widely considered one of Slovak animation’s crown jewels, The Bloody Lady is an improbable and bewitching fusion of gothic horror and classic children’s animation, retelling of the infamous Cachtická castle and Báthory folk tale which is often cited as the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Recently treated to haunting live score by celebrated indie musician claire rousay, this underseen gem is a new cult classic in the making.

The Bloody Lady is the centerpiece of Viktor Kubal: Father of Slovak Animation, a retrospective of the landmark Eastern Bloc animator’s pioneering work in much-loved children’s shorts as well as subversive – though no less groundbreaking – feature films.