Review of Dust Devil (1992) by Tristan R — 23 Nov 2007

A strange, beautifull and cruel metaphore about the end of colonization in Namibia...

This review of Dust Devil (1992) was written by Tristan R on 23 Nov 2007.

Dust Devil has generally received positive reviews.

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Political undercurrents may have swam over my head, but Stanley's vision of a dying country and its demons is both overwhelming and beguiling…

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By Carl M (496) on 31 Jan 2013

Without equal, for better or worse. A strange mixture or southern gothic and psychedelic mysticism set in rural Namibia…

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By Stephen C (1,119) on 02 Aug 2011

Long seen as an uber cult movie Richard Stanleys second film is a reall let down for this viewer after finaly tracking it down on DVD…

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By Joe W (560) on 08 Sep 2015

Another crazy trippy Richard Stanley movie. Not exactly perfect but definitely A memorable and very original piece of horror about black magic…

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