Black Death

Plague tears through medieval Europe while rumors bloom about a village untouched by the illness. Whispered legends speak of a necromancer who sits at its heart, commanding the dead as a shield against the pestilence. A fierce knight named Ulric, a small band of soldiers, and a novice monk are drawn into the mystery when the church tasks them with investigation. Their path winds through ruined towns, cold forests, and wary villages where fear gnaws at every step. As they close in on the sanctuary, the travelers realize the danger may lie not only in disease but in the human darkness that worships power, fear, and survival. The moral strain tests their faith and loyalty as the plague presses in.

Directed by Christopher Smith, Black Death arrived in 2010 as a grim medieval drama inspired by Dario Poloni's original concept. The film blends historical setting with feverish, Gothic horror to tell its story.

Box office receipts were modest, with the film earning about 382 thousand dollars worldwide. Limited release and niche appeal for historical horror limited its commercial footprint compared with major blockbuster genres in its year.

Weaker cultural footprint means the film is mostly noted by audiences who enjoy stark period settings and bleak atmosphere. Ulric and Osmund performances register, with Langiva's enigmatic presence sparking discussion about necromancy and religious zeal. It is a grim, abrasive slice of historical horror that stays contained to its world.

Critical reception was mixed, with praise directed at mood, setting, and the cast, while some critics found the pacing uneven. The film foregrounds themes of fear and suspicion in a plague era, the way religious institutions interpret danger, and how power corrupts under stress. It also probes how communities decide who to trust when survival depends on brutal choices, letting the horror come from both the plague and human brutality.