Review of The Devil Rides Out (1968) by Grayson D — 14 Aug 2011
Quite possibly both Hammer and Terence Fishers best film ,which despite the sometimes dodgy special effects, still has the capacity to give you a bit of a a scare .
The biggest suprise for most Hammer lovers is that Christopher Lee is on the side of good in this film and very good he is too as the Duc De Richeleau.
who is determined to save his young friends from the evil clutches of Charles Grays Mocata.
The film relies on the good work of these two actors and Fishers knack for knowing what to show and what to hold back on.
It also helps that the script by Richard Matheson is a cracking yarn with plenty to keep you interested as it races to its final showdown between the forces of good and evil.
The rumour is that the new Hammer films are looking to remake some of the classic Hammer films,they could do a lot worse if they wanted to have a crack at this one although they will have to go a long way to beat it.
This review of The Devil Rides Out (1968) was written by Grayson D on 14 Aug 2011.
The Devil Rides Out has generally received positive reviews.
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