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... read more
Christopher Lee,
Charles Gray,
Nike Arrighi,
Leon Greene,
Patrick Mower
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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 Richel... read more
DVD Release Date: July 25, 2000
Stats: 215 reviews
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October 9, 2010
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 ... read more
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November 5, 2008
Thrilling film. The effects are pretty rubbish by today's standards, but the overall atmosphere of the film really makes up for it. Charles Grey gives an unnerving performance, and Christopher Lee as a hero is far more fitting that one would expect given his usual roles.
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November 4, 2008
a really spooky occult thriller with christopher lee trying to save his friends from a coven of witches. charles gray is fantastically evil and may look familiar to bond fans
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June 16, 2008
One of the best films Hammer made, this sees the studio casting about for new horror subjects and coming up with an adaptation of Dennis Wheatley's Satanist adventure. Richard Matheson, who had scripted many of the superb Poe films for Roger Corman, was drafted in to write. Lee i... read more
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April 18, 2008
Christopher Lee fights Satan and Blofeld in this Hammer Horror Classic. An obvious influence on Dr. Orpheus in the Venture Brothers.
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June 24, 2007
Still a great story and Christopher Lee acts his heart out, though if you want something even better you need to read "The Haunting of Toby Jugg" which is by far the best of Dennis Wheatley's work.
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January 16, 2011
Is Dennis Wheatley the Alistair Maclean of horror ?
This 1968 Hammer horror based on a Dennis Wheatley novel gets off to a sprint start and hardly stops for breath before it hits the finish line. It's amazingly full of magic, effects and action with heavyweight British actors ... read more -
February 26, 2009
I have seen so many of these late seventies occult thingies over the years that they seem to blend into one after a while. Ive seen this one but I am buggered if I can remember the plot.....sorry. Im sure it was great though.
Critic Reviews
Superstitious moviegoers could do a lot worse. Full Review
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. Full Review
Witty conceptions jolt Terence Fisher's somber surface Full Review
[This] is one of the last fine examples of the classic Hammer Horror style. Full Review
It all sounds silly, but it is directed with a style and flair that create a creepy mood. Full Review
Over the years, this film's reputation has grown enormously, and its cult status must be as high as any horror movie. Full Review
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 Full Review
I can't recall Christopher Lee being more animated and more enjoyable to watch. Full Review
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