i think rona da ricci ( maria ) be one of the most beautiful woman i have ever see . if anyone have any picture and information or her phone number and i would be very interested . this be a horrifically dark adaptation of edgar allen poe story and set in the oppressively religious society of spain at the time of the inquisition . the film be well write and although a few thing do not quite sit right with me . firstly and the comic relief character be a bit vacuous . ( at least and i think he be suppose to be funny . ) secondly and there be reference to the roman catholic church try to stop the grand inquisitor from murder innocent people in the name of god . i somehow doubt that the organization that instigate and perpetuate these massacre over the century and in whatever manifestation work for the time and place and would turn so vehemently against it at any stage and let alone against a wing of it own organization . i think it be something of a cop out on the part of the creator of this film . apart from this and however and the film be enthral and intriguing and predominately well act ( though the male lead leave something to be desire ) . also and the cinematography deserve a mention . not for everyone and but if you have a strong stomach and it definitely worth a look .