The witches mark and the devils mark are both terms applied to essentially the same mark. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto. Interestingly, both diffring and nalder would go on to star in the semisequel, mark of the devil part ii 1973. It would be a vast understatement to say that mark of the devil is not for all tastes, for it is a genuinely and relentlessly sadistic movie. I can also now use this movie as a sort of barometer by which to judge other films it didnt suck as bad as mark of the devil part 2, or maybe it actually managed to suck even more than mark of the devil part 2.
Mark of the devilmark of the devil ii original motion. Mark of the devil 2020 spanish language movie trailer youtube. In america, it was advertised as positively the most. Mark of the devil part ii 1973 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Mark of the devil is one of those few horror movies that actually lives up to its reputation. Christian is sacrificed to the enraged villagers during the inevitable revolt at the film s climax, while the count makes a hasty escape thus enabling the birth of a sequel, mark of the devil. Evidence of the witches mark is found earliest in the 16th century, and reached its peak in 1645, then essentially disappeared by 1700. Mark of the devil, part ii 1973 cast and crew moviefone. It is most remembered for us marketing slogans devised by. The beliefs about the mark differ depending on the trial location and the accusation made against the witch. Adrian hoven, theres ken russells timeless favorite the devils, jess francos the bloody judge with christopher lee, bernardo arias nauseating the inqusitor, and jacinto molinas inqusicion as an eroticized spanish twist on the theme. Mark of the devil part ii 1973 mark of the devil part ii. Herbert lom in mark of the devil 1970 udo kier in mark of the devil 1970 udo kier and olivera katarina in mark of the devil 1970 herbert lom and. Marketed as the first film to be rated v for violence and positively the most horrifying film ever made, the west german import also arrived in theaters with barf bags for weakstomached audiences. Karl and tomas try to save her by starting a battle. Mark of the devil has earned its bloodstained spot on the shelf of movies that go one step or perhaps a few more beyond where most viewers are comfortable or even interested in going, and over thirty years later this movie still has the power to offend, disgust, provoke and amaze.
Mark of the devil part ii 1973 mark of the devil part. Find similar and related movies for mark of the devil ii 1972 adrian. Mark of the devil ii has been ranked 81 times, wins 25. With no hero attempting to put a stop to the practices depicted, mark of the devil part ii feels much more exploitative than the original. The young man is very much into his work, but his enthusiasm quickly goes away after he finds his master strangling a man to death.
The english dubbed version that was released in the us tones down a graphic beheading near the end of the film. Mark of the devil part ii photos mark of the devil part. The blue underground dvd is excellent, with some entertaining interviews, an insightful audio commentary, and an excellent presentation of the film itself. He believes strongly in his mentor and the ways of the church but loses faith when he catches lom strangling reggie nalder to death for calling him impotent. Armstrong claims the movie is a critique of the atrocities carried out during the religious panic of the witch trials, a viewpoint that would have a little more weight if the movie was something more potent than old men being horrible to. Mark of the devil the arrow video story too horrifying for youtube edition duration. Movies that remind me of my parents now including tv. See the full list of mark of the devil, part ii cast and crew including actors.
See the full list of mark of the devil, part ii cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. This britishgerman horrorama was the sequel todrum roll pleasemark of the devil 1970. Mark of the devil part ii 1973 movie trailer youtube. Oct 23, 2014 ones enjoyment of mark of the devil depends entirely on how much plot you like with your screaming. In the annuls of horror, few films are as infamous as mark of the devil. My friend and fellow youtuber, matthias rein recently created this fan vid for dorset doomers electric wizard. Pages in category 1973 horror films the following 84 pages are in this category, out of 84 total. Oct 09, 2012 udo kier is a witch hunter apprentice to herbert lom. Mark of the devil is a west german horror film released in 1970. Witches are violated and tortured to death, is a german horror film released in 1973. Vinyl, lp, deluxe edition, limited edition country. A documentary about the new wave of british horror directors and their films in the 1960s and 1970s. The mark of satan is upon them witchfinder general vincent price duration. May 02, 2011 329 videos play all 60s, 70s, 80s horrorscifithriller movie trailers.
Christian is sacrificed to the enraged villagers during the inevitable revolt at the film s climax, while the count makes a hasty escape thus enabling the birth of a sequel, mark of the devil part 2. Once proclaimed as positively the most horrifying film ever made, mark of the devil is a. Mark of the devil ii 1972 adrian hoven related allmovie. Witches tortured till they bleed is a 1970 west german horror film. In addition to the original mark of the devil and mark part 2, both courtesy of mr. He believes strongly in his mentor and in the ways of the church but loses faith when he catches lom strangle a man to death. Comparison between the us vhs and the dutch vhs tapes. Anton diffring was briefly considered for the role of albino before reggie nalder was cast. Mark of the devil of the devil is a period drama that was released in 1969.
Ravepad the place to rave about anything and everything. The 1970 film was only recently passed uncensored in armstrongs native great britain by their film board. I remember seeing this film in 1970 i still have the stomach distress bag. Mark of the devil is quite violent, even shockingly so at times. Check out the special issue of the cineexcess ejournal.
Mark of the devil part ii 1973 directed by adrian hoven. Mark of the devil 1985 after hes given 24 hours to settle his debt with a gangster, the rakish frank rowlett dirk benedict robs and kills hai lee burt kwouk, the owner of a tattoo shop. The moralist 1995 a serial killer slaughters those he feels are responsible for societys ills, while a cop and reporter are hot on his grisly trail. Written and directed by michael armstrong, its american distributor included vomit bags with every showing. Mark of the devil, part ii 1973 fanatical witch hunters brutally torment a countess erika blanc, nuns and other innocent female victims. Mark of the devil 2020 movie on netflix filmmelier. A tribunal interrogates, tortures and murders witches and heretics during the inquisition. I love the robust collection of extras that delve into every aspect of its production, providing a complete history lesson of one of horrors landmark films.
Mark of the devil and mark of the devil part ii could prove too slim a topic to sustain a conference, the talks and discussions covered an impressive range of related matters among them. Udo kier is a witch hunter apprentice to herbert lom. Anton diffring substitutes for herebert lom in part 2, but the basic premise remains intact. Erika blanc in mark of the devil part ii 1973 anton diffring in mark of the devil part ii 1973 erika blanc in. Yeah, some of the effects may look a little cheesy these days, but for the most part it all holds up really well. This german film has some questionable english dubbing, but if you want to be entertained in a gruesome oldfashioned way, i cant think of a better film than mark of the devil. The best mark of the devil part ii photos on ravepad. Find similar and related movies for mark of the devil ii 1972 adrian hoven on allmovie. Though heavily censored in many markets, it proved a big international success and an unrelated sequel, mark of the devil, part ii, followed in 1973. The overall tenor of the film is implicit in its alternate englishlanguage title, witches. It is most remembered for us marketing slogans devised by hallmark releasing corp.
The film follows a young apprentice to an interrogator during the spanish inquisition. A tribunal targets witches and heretics, who are then tortured and murdered. And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Mark of the devil part ii 1973 alternate versions imdb. Reggie was as ugly as they come, but he was a fine actor best remembered as the vampire in the 1979 tv version of salems lot. Mark of the devil originally featured a bizarre ending in which the dead arose to take their revenge, but the footage was lostdestroyed, and all that remains are a couple of stills. The original film starred herbert lom as a burning judge preying upon accused witches in 18th century austria.