Matilda’s nephew returns from war with a high-ranking French prisoner, Jacques de Saint Amant. Matilda hopes to use him as a ransom chip to free her husband and clear her massive debts to a predatory local bishop.
Originally released as Anazapta , it was retitled Black Plague for its 2002/2004 video and international releases to capitalize on the historical setting. Black Plague (2002)
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. Matilda’s nephew returns from war with a high-ranking
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 As the village is ravaged by a sudden,
It is generally regarded as a "medieval murder mystery romp"—a hybrid of a period drama and a supernatural thriller. You can find more details and user ratings on the Black Plague IMDb page . Black Plague (Video 2002) - IMDb