Lisa and the Devil

1974·Movie
1h 35min·R
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes64%50%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+KanopyShudderPlex

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Lisa and the Devil fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Violence6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Wonder5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor6
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

The mind, mystery, and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Ambiguity9
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction9
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Every corner of the soul is lost to the icy clutch of the supernatural!

Lisa is a tourist in an ancient city. When she gets lost, she finds an old mansion in which to shelter. Soon she is sucked into a vortex of deception, debauchery and evil presided over by housekeeper Leandre.
Surreal Gothic HorrorPsychological NightmareAtmospheric & DreamlikeSlow Burn MysteryUnsettling & BleakArthouse HorrorVisual MasterpieceExistential DreadDemonic Possession

Crew

Directed by:
Mario Bava, Lamberto Bava
Written by:
Mario Bava, Alfredo Leone
Produced by:
José Gutiérrez Maesso, Alfredo Leone
Composed by:
Carlo Savina

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Lisa and the Devil

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lisa and the Devil legally?

PhiloAMC+KanopyShudderPlexFawesomeTubi TVArtiflix

Lisa and the Devil is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, Shudder, and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lisa and the Devil worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 64%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lisa and the Devil rated?

RViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Lisa and the Devil?

1 h 35 min

Lisa and the Devil runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lisa and the Devil?

Critics64
Audiences56

Not quite. Critics rate Lisa and the Devil higher (64) than audiences (56). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Lisa and the Devil in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Germany, Italy, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch Lisa and the Devil?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lisa and the Devil in 128 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lisa and the Devil use?

Reincarnation RomanceDemonic PossessionMind ScrewDude MagnetAffably EvilMama's BoyCreepy HousekeeperAll Women Are LustfulFan Disservice

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for Lisa and the Devil, including Reincarnation Romance, Demonic Possession, Mind Screw.

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