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A pure orphan at a girls’ school faces unholy torment when demonic possession takes hold.

MAGDALENA, POSSESSED BY THE DEVIL

...was she possessed by the Devil or by sex?

1974 · 1h 20m · R · Drama / Horror / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

Poor Magdalena is a sexy orphan who lives at an all girls boarding school. She soon becomes possessed by The Devil and breaks down in violent sexual fits. From here on out she's hell bent on annihilation. Can science save Magdalena? Can God save Magdalena? And if not, what fate awaits us all?

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What is Magdalena, Possessed by the Devil about?

Magdalena, Possessed by the Devil is a 1974 German drama, horror, and thriller film directed by Walter Boos about an orphaned girl at a boarding school who becomes possessed by a demonic spirit.

Programmer's Pick

If Exorcist fever swept through a German girls’ school and nobody bothered with restraint, you’d get Magdalena. Come for the unholy possession, stay for the decadent giallo flair and a wild ride through 1970s exploitation cinema.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

At an isolated girls’ boarding school, Magdalena Winter—a sheltered orphan—tries to recover from the trauma of her parents’ fatal accident. Her innocence is soon shattered when she suffers a violent seizure and becomes the vessel for a foul demonic spirit. As Magdalena transforms into a disruptive, sexually obsessed force, the school becomes a battleground where science and medicine falter, leaving only the prospect of religious intervention. This German giallo-tinged shocker blends supernatural horror, exploitation, and eroticism, focusing on the mounting dread as Magdalena’s possession threatens all around her. The setup promises psychotronic menace, forbidden desires, and a collision between faith, science, and the occult.

Details & Specs

Director
Walter Boos
Writer
August Rieger
Release
1974
Runtime
1h 20m
Country
Germany
Language
German
Genres
Drama, Horror, Thriller
Also Known As
The Devil's Female, A donde vas Magdalena?, Magdalena, la poseída por el demonio, Original title: Magdalena, vom Teufel besessen

Cast & Crew

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Director: Walter Boos Writer: August Rieger
Dagmar Hedrich Dagmar Hedrich Magdalena Winter Werner Bruhns Werner Bruhns Professor Falk Michael Hinz Michael Hinz Dr. Stone Peter Martin Urtel Peter Martin Urtel The Satanist / Magdalena's grandfather Rudolf Schündler Rudolf Schündler Father Conrad Karl Walter Diess Karl Walter Diess Commissioner Günter Clemens Günter Clemens Inspector Elisabeth Volkmann Elisabeth Volkmann Madame Stolz EK Eva Kinsky Hilde Preis Petra Peters Petra Peters Nurse Ursula Reit Ursula Reit Accident Witness HR Helena Rosenkranz Prostitute TT Toni Treutler Old Lady Sascha Hehn Sascha Hehn Driver in Accident Eleonore Leipert Eleonore Leipert Lesbian Schoolgirl Manfred Maier Manfred Maier Fritz Claus Tinney Claus Tinney Physician Puppa Armbruster Puppa Armbruster Disk Shop Assistant AN Achim Neumann Harry (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Demonic Possession Exploitation

This film goes for broke with its portrayal of sexualized demonic possession in a strict girls’ boarding school.

German Giallo Vibes

A psychotronic blend of Euro-horror and giallo, shot through with lurid 1970s style and occult menace.

R-Rated Female Nudity

Unapologetically explicit in its depiction of female nudity and sexuality, pushing boundaries for its era.

Science vs. Religion

The battle over Magdalena’s soul pits modern medicine against faith, raising the stakes on every front.

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Threat File

Trigger

Magdalena suffers a violent seizure

Threat

Demonic possession of Magdalena

Effect

Transforms Magdalena into a dangerous, sexually obsessed host; endangers others at the school

Countermeasure

Science and modern medicine fail; religious intervention is attempted

Setting

Girls’ boarding school

Questions from the Vault

When was Magdalena, Possessed by the Devil released? +

Magdalena, Possessed by the Devil was released in 1974.

Who directed Magdalena, Possessed by the Devil? +

Walter Boos directed Magdalena, Possessed by the Devil.

How long is Magdalena, Possessed by the Devil? +

The film has a runtime of 80 minutes.

What genre is Magdalena, Possessed by the Devil? +

It is a drama, horror, and thriller film.

How does demonic possession manifest in Magdalena? +

Magdalena’s possession causes violent seizures and transforms her into a sexually aggressive and obscene person, endangering those around her.

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