The Devil Rides Out
A debonair occult expert battles a satanic cult to rescue two young people from a supernatural initiation.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- eerie
- suspenseful
- menacing
- classic horror night
- occult cinema marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's atmospheric color photography, suspenseful occult premise, Christopher Lee's commanding performance, and Terence Fisher's direction, while some found the script longwinded and routine.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The plot centers on a satanic cult, baptismal rites, black magic, and summoned demonic figures.
Duc de Richleau is proficient in black magic and deploys that knowledge to rescue Simon and Tanith.
Hammer's beautiful color photography and period detail frame the Angel of Death, Goat of Mendes, and occult ceremonies.
Nicholas and Rex discover that Simon's guests belong to Mocata's satanic cult and abduct the intended victims.
Films like The Devil Rides Out, and why
The Wicker Man
shared occult horror, satanic ritualism, supernatural menace, and vivid period atmosphere
The Masque of the Red Death
shared Hammer horror tradition, gothic supernatural conflict, and charismatic evil antagonist
Rosemary's Baby
shared satanic cult themes, ritual horror, and escalating supernatural dread
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
shared classic British horror craftsmanship, occult subject matter, and stylized supernatural spectacle
Movie Details
- Director
- Terence Fisher
- Release Date
- 1968-07-20
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (215)
Cast
- Christopher Lee
- Leon Greene
- Patrick Mower
- Niké Arrighi
- Charles Gray
- Sarah Lawson
- Paul Eddington
- Patrick Allen
- Rosalyn Landor
- Gwen Ffrangcon Davies
Common questions
- What is The Devil Rides Out about?
- A debonair occult expert battles a satanic cult to rescue two young people from a supernatural initiation.
- What is The Devil Rides Out like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Devil Rides Out as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Devil Rides Out violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Devil Rides Out as mild.
- What did critics think of The Devil Rides Out?
- Critics broadly praised the film's atmospheric color photography, suspenseful occult premise, Christopher Lee's commanding performance, and Terence Fisher's direction, while some found the script longwinded and routine.
- Which films are like The Devil Rides Out?
- Films with a similar feel include The Wicker Man, The Masque of the Red Death, Rosemary's Baby, and The Satanic Rites of Dracula.
- How long is The Devil Rides Out?
- The Devil Rides Out runs 96 minutes.
