The Devils
Taste attributes: dramahistoryhorrorbiographyhistoricalpsychologicalslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyintricatesurrealgrittyenclosedemotive & stirringcomplex relationshipfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardysocial commentarysolving the riddle/not as it seemstroubled leads
"Hell will hold no surprises for them..."
Boxlist takeHeavy and dark: an unhurried horror film, fresh rather than familiar. Best if you like edge over warmth.
Taste details
Pace: very slow · Originality: very fresh · Tone: very dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: intricate · Structure: surreal · Look: gritty · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score
Quality rating
7.5 /10
TMDB · 508 votes
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What lines up
- Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
- Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it
- Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Style & visuals: Gritty, where this profile leans balanced style & visuals
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Synopsis
In 1634 France, charismatic Father Urbain Grandier becomes the target of sexually depraved Sister Jeanne's accusations of witchcraft, which corrupt officials of church and state are all too happy to exploit.
Synopsis: TMDB
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Directed by
- Ken Russell
Cast
- Vanessa Redgrave
- Oliver Reed
- Dudley Sutton
- Max Adrian
- Gemma Jones
Details
- Genre
- Drama
- Year
- 1971
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Russo Productions
- Taste scores
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