Mark Of The Devil -1970- Remastered 720p Bluray... ((better)) Official
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Directed by Alfred Vohrer, "Mark of the Devil" tells the story of a young woman named Elisabeth (played by Karin Dor), who becomes embroiled in a sinister plot involving witchcraft and demonic possession. The film is loosely based on the true story of the 1676 witch trials in Vienna, where hundreds of people were accused and executed for allegedly practicing witchcraft.
Score: 4.5/5 (for quality of transfer) / 3/5 (for watchability) Mark Of The Devil -1970- REMASTERED 720p BluRay...
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Supplemental Material: Various boutique labels have released editions featuring extensive interviews with Udo Kier and director Michael Armstrong. These often include featurettes on the filming locations and commentaries detailing the difficult production process and creative clashes on set. Here’s a write-up suitable for a blog, review
Marketing Infamy: It is most famous for the US marketing slogan "Rated V for Violence" and the theatrical gimmick of handing out "vomit bags" to audiences.
Contrasting him is a young Udo Kier as Christian. Kier brings a wide-eyed, almost angelic innocence to the role that makes his eventual disillusionment impactful. His horror at the system he serves anchors the film emotionally, preventing it from becoming a nihilistic slide show of violence. These often include featurettes on the filming locations
in high definition today reveals a film that is more than its "rated V for Violence" marketing gimmick. It is a well-crafted, albeit brutal, examination of religious fanaticism
: The film was the result of a "war" between British director Michael Armstrong and Austrian producer Adrian Hoven, leading to a clash of styles that mixed sumptuous Hammer-style visuals with grit and extreme gore. Cast & Setting : Starring a young as Count Christian and Herbert Lom