The Devil Rides Out Movie Review 1968

Considered by many to be Hammer's finest achievement, though several other of the studio's films rate serious consideration. This one's a solid witchcraft tale written by Richard Matheson. In 1925, the Duc de Richleau (Lee), a "good" warlock, and the evil Mocata battle each other over De Richleau's friend Simon (Mower). Some of the effects are a little dated now, but director Terence Fisher builds suspense through a stately pace. Production values are highlighted by the usual excellent sets and a fleet of vintage cars. Lee's performance is one of his strongest in a conventionally heroic role.

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Available on DVD
Running time 95 minutes.
Originally from British.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Witchcraft, Satanism, Hammer Films: Horror, Supernatural Horror

Screenplay

Richard Matheson

Cast

Christopher Lee, Charles Gray, Nike Arrighi, Leon Greene, Patrick Mower, Gwen Ffrangcon Davies, Sarah Lawson, Paul Eddington

Cinematography

Arthur Grant

Director

Terence Fisher

Music

James Bernard