Black Plague (2002) May 2026

The film explores the "moral contagion" of the village. The physical plague serves as a manifestation of the collective guilt and past sins of the characters. Cast: Lena Headey as Lady Matilda Ian McNeice as the corrupt, hedonistic Bishop David La Haye as the mysterious French prisoner Release Information

The prisoner is revealed to be an impostor seeking revenge for a past atrocity committed by Sir Walter and the village men against his mother. He uses occult rituals to "magically" inflict the plague upon his victims as a form of divine or demonic retribution. Key Themes and Production Black Plague (2002)

Originally released as Anazapta , it was retitled Black Plague for its 2002/2004 video and international releases to capitalize on the historical setting. The film explores the "moral contagion" of the village

As the village is ravaged by a sudden, violent outbreak that appears to be the Black Plague, it becomes clear that the deaths are not entirely natural. He uses occult rituals to "magically" inflict the