Mark of the Devil (1970)
Positively the most horrifying film ever made
In 1700s Austria, a witch-hunter's apprentice has doubts about the righteousness of witch-hunting when he witnesses the brutality, the injustice, the falsehood, the torture and the arbitrary killing that go with the job.
Director: Michael Armstrong, Adrian Hoven
Genre: Horror, Drama, History, Thriller
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: February 19, 1970
Cast
- Herbert Lom - Lord Cumberland
- Udo Kier - Count Christian von Meruh
- Olivera Katarina - Vanessa Benedikt
- Reggie Nalder - Albino
- Herbert Fux - Jeff Wilkens - Executioner
- Johannes Buzalski - Advocato
- Michael Maien - Baron Daumer
- Gaby Fuchs - Deidre von Bergenstein
- Adrian Hoven - Nobleman
- Ingeborg Schöner - Nobleman's Wife
Screenplay
Music: Michael Holm
Cinematography: Ernst W. Kalinke
Production: Atlas International Film, Aquila Film Enterprises, HIFI Stereo 70
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, Italiano
Original Language: de
Themes
Psychological Torture and Mind Games, Torture Chamber and Deep Despair, Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Torture Chamber: Echo of Pain, Human Rights Violations and Effort for Justice
Keywords
rape, torture, religious fundamentalism, witch trial
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mark of the Devil about?
- In 1700s Austria, a witch-hunter's apprentice has doubts about the righteousness of witch-hunting when he witnesses the brutality, the injustice, the falsehood, the torture and the arbitrary killing that go with the job.
- Who directed Mark of the Devil?
- Mark of the Devil was directed by Michael Armstrong, Adrian Hoven.
- Who stars in Mark of the Devil?
- Mark of the Devil stars Herbert Lom, Udo Kier, Olivera Katarina, Reggie Nalder, Herbert Fux, Johannes Buzalski.
- How long is Mark of the Devil?
- Mark of the Devil has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Mark of the Devil?
- Mark of the Devil is a Horror, Drama, History, Thriller film.
- Where was Mark of the Devil produced?
- Mark of the Devil was produced in Germany.
- What are the themes of Mark of the Devil?
- The themes of Mark of the Devil include: Psychological Torture and Mind Games, Torture Chamber and Deep Despair, Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Torture Chamber: Echo of Pain, Human Rights Violations and Effort for Justice.