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The Night of the Devils

1972Movie1 h 29 minNR

Horror
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–55%

A nerve-racking, deeply unsettling horror movie about the mind and history.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

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Story

Creatures of the Living Dead!

In this adaptation of Tolstoy's story the Wurdulak, a mentally ill patient known as Nicola flashes back to horrifying experiences that he encountered while driving through the country. Upon damaging his car, Nicola sets out for help, only to meet a mysterious family that lives in total fear of someone or something. This evil force slowly penetrates the household and thrusts each of its members into a frenzy of absolute terror.

Feels like

  • Gothic Horror Adaptation
  • Psychological Dread
  • Slow-Burn Atmosphere
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Folk Horror Elements
  • Claustrophobic Tension
  • Uncanny Valley Feelings
  • Italian Genre Cinema

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Giorgio Ferroni
Written by
Aleksey Tolstoy, Eduardo Manzanos, Romano Migliorini
Produced by
Eduardo Manzanos, Luigi Mariani
Music by
Giorgio Gaslini

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Facts

April 29, 1972 · 1 h 29 min · NR

Released
April 29, 1972
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Horror
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy, Spain
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Night of the Devils worth watching?"

Questions about The Night of the Devils

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Night of the Devils worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.5).

Will The Night of the Devils scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The Night of the Devils?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Night of the Devils in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.