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Race With the Devil (1975)

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Average Rating: 5/10
Reviews Counted: 5
Fresh: 2 | Rotten: 3

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1975 Wide

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This novel fusion of car-chase film and spooky horror became a surprise box-office hit in 1975. The story begins with car enthusiasts Frank (Warren Oates) and Roger (Peter Fonda) taking their wives, Kelly (Lara Parker) and Alice (Loretta Swit), on a vacation in a recreational vehicle. Their camping trip goes horribly awry when Frank and Roger accidentally stumble upon a group of hooded cultists committing a human sacrifice. The cultists give chase and the two couples barely escape with their

PG, 1 hr. 28 min.

Action & Adventure, Horror, Classics

Directed By: Jack Starrett

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1975 Wide

On DVD: Jun 28, 2005

Anchor Bay Entertainment

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Cast

Peter Fonda
Roger
Warren Oates
Frank
Loretta Swit
Alice
Lara Parker
Kelly
R.G. Armstrong
Sheriff Taylor
Clay Tanner
Delbert
Carol Blodgett
Ethel
Bob Jutson
Peggy Kokernot
Carol Cannon
Tommy Splittberger
Karen Miller
Kay
James N. Harrell
Gun Shop Owner
Phil Hoover
Mechanic
Paul A. Partain
Cal Mathers
Wes Bishop
Deputy Dave
Jack Starrett
Gas Station Attendant

Critic Reviews for Race With the Devil

All Critics (11) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (3) | DVD (4)

Peter Fonda makes a better badass in Dirty Mary than he does a milquetoast in Race with the Devil.

April 26, 2011 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Simon Abrams

Slant Magazine

It was just goofy fun--probably the reason it caught on as a cult classic favorite.

April 9, 2008 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Race with the Devil is the true definition of a drive-in classic, the kind of movie that really packed them in at the local passion pit

August 15, 2005 Full Review Source: DVD Verdict

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Bill Gibron

DVD Verdict

Pretty bad Satanist thriller

July 30, 2002 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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Not quite the insane road rage flick I was expecting to see, but still entertaining.

April 12, 2010

Tim Salmons

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This movie just feels inconsequential. It is mentally tiring to try and come up with anything to say about this movie other than there's a few cool shots, it's a very standard 'went down the wrong road story', and I think it has got some tense moments, but overall it's nothing impressive. Some dirtbikes,

March 19, 2008