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Ken Russell being his quirky self. When the film tries to further the plot it's a little dull and lifeless, but when it simply has fun with some strange local folklore it becomes a pretty amusing romp. It's a little cheesy and definitely on the lighter side of horror cinema, but there are some memorable scenes you won't find anywhere else. Decent filler.
I never sought out Ken Russell's films specifically, though maybe I should comb through his oeuvre in search of more interesting titles. Not that I'm his biggest fan, but at least his films are something unique and memorable. The Devils is a bit long and can get a tad wordy, but that's not all it is. The cinematography is interesting, the scenes of madness and debauchery don't miss their target and the finale is pretty animated. I didn't really care for the performances and in between the livelier scenes the film does slow down just a tad too much, but this was quite a bit better than expected. That said, my expectations were pretty low.Read all
