Mark of the Devil 1998 Horror Movie Review
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The commanding Herbert Lom stars as a sadistic, corrupt inquisitor in this salacious exploitation thriller from Germany set in 18th-century Austria. A handsome young Udo Kier takes a rare romantic lead as a young baron who rescues an innocent peasant girl from the clutches of a local witch hunter (the villainous-looking Reggie Nalder), only to run afoul of Lom’s unholy warrior. An early entry in the “sex and sadism” genre, this production is an exploitation film with an intelligence behind it, but an exploitation film nonetheless: director Michael Armstrong revels in the most barbarous tortures as the impotent inquisitor punishes innocent young maidens for his own unclean desires. Strong performances from Lom, Kier, and Nalder and a cynical ending deliver a dramatic punch along with the grisly nastiness. This brutal thriller is not for all tastes: barf bags were handed out to audiences on its initial release. The new Collector’s Edition restores the film to its full, uncut gory—that is, glory. —Sean Axmaker
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About Mark of the Devil 1998
Title: Mark of the Devil
Year: 1998
Starring: Johannes Buzalski,
Dorothea Carrera,
Günter Clemens,
Gaby Fuchs,
Herbert Fux,
Rating: 3 / 5 stars from 5 users.
Rating: R (Restricted)
Runtime: 96 minutes
Director: Michael Armstrong,
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