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Adapted by Richard Matheson from a novel by Dennis Wheatley, The Devil Rides Out admirably adopts a restrained approach to its horrific material. Christopher Lee plays a French nobleman, Duc De Richeleau, who is worried sick over the bizarre behavior of his friend Simon (Patrick Mower). Richeleau has every reason to be concerned: unless drastic measures are taken, Simon will lose his soul to Satan within three days. Two black masses are performed (one a bizarre Felliniesque orgy), but neither
Jan 1, 1968 Wide
Jul 25, 2000
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Fisher's direction makes one of the Satanic orgies a production highspot, aided by some frenzied choreography by David Toguri and apt mood music.
Superstitious moviegoers could do a lot worse.
With Fisher, arguably the auteur of Hammer Studios, behind the camera, and one of its top stars in front of it, the film works on all levels and truly earns its reputation as a classic of British horror.
Witty conceptions jolt Terence Fisher's somber surface
[This] is one of the last fine examples of the classic Hammer Horror style.
It all sounds silly, but it is directed with a style and flair that create a creepy mood.
Over the years, this film's reputation has grown enormously, and its cult status must be as high as any horror movie.
A curiously self-serious film, almost a message picture about black magic, albeit with great puffs of smoke, a giant spider, and a man in a goat costume
Lee seems to be sniffing out the evil.
I can't recall Christopher Lee being more animated and more enjoyable to watch.
Really lame version of the Wheatley novel with laughable effects.
Spectacularly silly, stunningly colourful, and grounded by concise, unexaggerated direction.
It's pace and length were perfect for the weak and boring characters, if the movie was any longer, it probably would have had a lower rating. I just need to sympathize with a character to be able to enjoy a movie. But nevertheless, it was entertaining enough to see a movie about a subject that tickles the imagination.
October 11, 2010Super Reviewer
The Devil Rides Out is a great film that has been overshadowed by Hammer's more famous films. With some special effects that might seem laughable today, the film's real treat comes in the form of the performances. Lead satanist Charles Gray's spellbinding glare is only matched by the intensity of Christopher Lee and
June 17, 2008
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