The Devils Bath
The Devil's Bath is a natural sinkhole, located in the village of Ashcott, Somerset, England. The site is a large, circular depression in the earth, approximately 50 feet in diameter and 15 feet deep. The sinkhole is surrounded by a ring of trees, which adds to the eerie and isolated atmosphere. A small stream runs through the center of the sinkhole, which is said to be the source of the strange and unexplained occurrences.
One of the most enduring legends associated with The Devil's Bath is the story of a young woman who was accused of witchcraft and thrown into the sinkhole to her death. According to the legend, the woman was innocent, and her spirit has been trapped at the site ever since, searching for justice. Visitors have reported seeing the ghostly apparition of a woman, dressed in a long, flowing gown, standing at the edge of the sinkhole, staring out into the distance. the devils bath
The character of Agnes is a composite, based on the real-life cases of Eva Lizlfellnerin (an Upper Austrian peasant who lived from 1736–1762) and Agnes Catherina Schickin. The film's prologue—showing a mother dropping her baby over a waterfall—is based directly on these historical records, as is the film's devastating climax. The Devil's Bath is a natural sinkhole, located