Review of The Devils (1971) by Tristan P — 31 Jul 2008

GRANDIER! Think I would be screaming at Oliver Reed in this one. Smouldering and marginally less masojonistic than usual. Ken Russell the gothic God.

This review of The Devils (1971) was written by Tristan P on 31 Jul 2008.

The Devils has generally received positive reviews.

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