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The Devil

1972·Movie
2h 5min

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Scare5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, the mind, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacingGraphic violence bothers you

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About

Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.

Young Polish nobleman Jakub is saved from imprisonment by a stranger. In return, the stranger wants to obtain a list of Jakub’s fellow conspirators. As he follows his mysterious savior across the country, Jakub is affected by the overall chaos and moral corruption; he goes insane and becomes a mass murderer.
Gothic Historical DramaPsychological HorrorMoral Decay AllegoryVisually OppressiveExistential DreadPolish New Wave CinemaDemonic TemptationSlow-Burn Descent into MadnessCinematic Masterpiece of Darkness

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Devil worth watching?

71
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Devil rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themesStrong language

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, suicide themes, and strong language.

How long is The Devil?

2 h 5 min

The Devil runs 2 h 5 min.

What language is The Devil in?

PolishGerman

It was made in Polish, with some German. Produced in Poland.