# Race with the Devil (1975)

> Two vacationing couples become targets of a satanic cult after witnessing a ritual killing, turning a carefree motor-home trip into a relentless flight for survival.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/20114

## Facts

- Runtime: 88 min
- Genres: Action, Horror, Thriller
- Director: Jack Starrett
- Cast: Peter Fonda, Warren Oates, Loretta Swit, Lara Parker, R.G. Armstrong, Clay Tanner, Carol Blodgett, Phil Hoover
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073600/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: breakneck
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, propulsive, disturbing, late night horror marathon, drive-in movie night

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