Review of The Devils (1971) by Loomis M — 25 Sep 2007

Visually scrumptious, deeply blasphemous and perverted .. what's not to love ?!

This review of The Devils (1971) was written by Loomis M on 25 Sep 2007.

The Devils has generally received positive reviews.

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