Review of The Devils (1971) by Ken S — 19 Apr 2012

Probably one of the most bizare films I have ever seen. Superb though, Oliver Reed at his finest and Venessa Redgrave as the insane Hump ridden Nun. To Bizare to explain!

This review of The Devils (1971) was written by Ken S on 19 Apr 2012.

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