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An American actress named Rebecca Fairbanks travels to rural Romania to star in a thriller about Belle Gunness, a woman who killed dozens of people for money during the turn of the century. To prepare for the part, Rebecca utilizes an immersive acting technique while living on a gloomy set under the guidance of her mother. As she portrays the historical killer's violence, the distinction between her scripted role and her actual life disappears, leading to dangerous consequences for those around her.

The film was directed by Duncan Roy and followed his previous work, AKA. The screenplay was written by Katie L. Fetting, and the production involved companies from the United Kingdom, Romania, the United States, and Switzerland. The main cast features Elizabeth Hurley in the lead role, appearing alongside Jeremy Sisto, Oliver Tobias, Carmen du Sautoy, Sam Douglas, and John Barrowman. The production included 42 credited cast members and 115 credited crew members.

Released on June 16, 2004, the movie has a runtime of 92 minutes. Audience reception was mixed, as reflected by a rating of 4.8/10 on TMDB based on 20 votes.