Lady Death

ADV Films (2004)

Xvid

5.3

1,615

Action | Animation | Fantasy | Horror

USA | English | Color | 01:20

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When accused by the townspeople of being in league with the Devil, Hope finds herself in a satanic deal for her life. After refusing the terms of the deal, she transforms into the powerful Lady Death and vows to wrest control of hell from her father.

Cast View all

	Christine M. Auten	Lady Death
	Mike Kleinhenz	Lucifer
	Andy McAvin	Pagan
	Rob Mungle	Cremator
	Mike MacRae	Asmodeus
	Chris Patton	Niccolo
	Dwight Clark	Father Orbec
	Maureen McCullough	Marion
	Ted Pfister	Elderly Man
	Marcy Rae	Elderly Woman
	Greg Ayres	Young Man
	Jason Douglas	Matthais' Guards
	John Swasey	General Ahriman
	James Faulkner	General Utuk Xul
	Laura Butcher	Lucifer's Concubines
	Marizol Cabrera Ojeda	Lucifer's Concubines
	Shelley Calene-Black	Lucifer's Concubines
	Geana Lewis	Lucifer's Concubines
	Mary Marquez	Lucifer's Concubines
	Adam Conlon	Small Torture Troll
	Neal Barnes	Additional Voices
	Jonathan Brands	Additional Voices
	John Carrithers	Additional Voices
	Allen Divers	Additional Voices
	Jon Duckworth	Additional Voices

Crew View all

Director	Andy Orjuela
Writer	Carl Macek, Brian Pulido
Producer	Kevin G. Corcoran, Adam Goldfine, John Ledford, Sharon Papa, Brian Pulido, Young-Hwan Sang, Mark Williams
Musician	Bill Brown

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Edition details

Packaging	MP4
Nr Discs	1
Audio Tracks	Dolby Digital 2.0

Personal

Owner	Jackmeats Flix
Location	Flix To be Burnt
Purchased	On Jun 30, 2024 at YTS
Watched	Nov 20, 2024
Index	9067
Added Date	Jun 30, 2024 11:45:09
Modified Date	Jan 01, 2025 11:46:00

Notes

My quick rating - 5.0/10. I have always been a fan and this flick takes on the dark and dramatic story of Hope, a young woman accused of consorting with the Devil. When faced with a satanic deal for her life, she refuses the terms and undergoes a transformation into the powerful Lady Death, embarking on a quest to wrest control of hell from her father. Despite the rich source material of the Lady Death comics, this animated adaptation falls short of delivering the epicness it promises. The animation itself is average at best, lacking the finesse or uniqueness that could elevate the dark fantasy world. While serviceable, it feels uninspired, which is disappointing given the grand and otherworldly settings the story could have explored with more flair. The story also suffers from a lack of depth and urgency. The transformation of Hope into Lady Death should have been a pivotal and powerful moment, but it’s executed with little emotional resonance. Fans of the comics might find themselves torn. On one hand, the film doesn’t outright tarnish the reputation of the source material; on the other, it doesn’t bring the fire and drama that made the comics stand out. This adaptation lands squarely in the realm of mediocrity—a missed opportunity to translate an iconic anti-heroine into a compelling animated tale. Ultimately, I thought it was a bland rendition of a story brimming with potential. It’s not outright bad, but it’s forgettable, which may be its greatest sin.

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