The Devil's Nightmare
Seen it?1971 | 95 min | Horror, Fantasy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved The Exorcist, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1971: an older pace and style.
Seven tourists sent by Satan to a castle are caught by a ghastly woman as they commit deadly sins.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jean Brismée
- Erika BlancLisa Müller
- Jean ServaisBaron von Rhoneberg
- Daniel EmilforkSatan
- Jacques MonseauFather Alvin Sorel
- Lucien RaimbourgMason
- Colette EmmanuelleNancy
- Ivana NovakCorinne
- Shirley CorriganRegine
- Frédérique HenderNurse Gerda
- Lorenzo TerzonHoward