Review of The Devils (1971) by Lilo C — 19 Sep 2007

Aya Ayi yayi Sheeeesh. This Movie is Crap.

This review of The Devils (1971) was written by Lilo C on 19 Sep 2007.

The Devils has generally received positive reviews.

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 28 Apr 2018

All the events and persons depicted in The Devils are intended to be confused with actual events and persons. How do I know? Ken Russell tells me so…

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By Alex H (1,416) on 28 Jun 2013

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