A resurrected aristocrat leads a vampire cult beneath a Brittany cemetery.
DEVILS OF DARKNESS
Called from the Grave...To Follow a Mystic Cult of Evil
A secret vampire cult, which has its headquarters beneath the town cemetery, searches for victims for its human sacrifice rituals.
Quick Answer
Devils of Darkness is a 1965 United Kingdom horror film directed by Lance Comfort about a vampire aristocrat, Count Sinistre, who returns from the dead and preys upon visitors to a village in Brittany, France.
Programmer's Pick
Vampire aristocracy, voodoo dolls, and a cult with prime cemetery real estate—Devils of Darkness piles on the gothic trimmings with classic British restraint. Throw in a talisman chase and Brittany’s shadowy caves, and you've got a feast for fans of 1960s supernatural mood.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Lance Comfort
- Writer
- Lyn Fairhurst
- Release
- 1965
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Horror
- Also Known As
- Das Teufelsritual, Talisman, Diables des ténèbres, Orgie noire
Why This Matters
This film marks the final feature directed by Lance Comfort, concluding his career in British cinema.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
A secret society of vampires operates from hidden chambers under the village graveyard, orchestrating dark rituals.
The mysterious Count Sinistre returns from centuries-old death, marrying his victim and pursuing new prey.
A supernatural chase ignites when protagonist Paul Baxter snatches a powerful talisman from the scene of a crime.
A simple holiday getaway devolves into gothic horror as vacationers are targeted by undead forces.
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Questions from the Vault
When was Devils of Darkness released? +
Devils of Darkness was released in 1965.
Who directed Devils of Darkness? +
Lance Comfort directed Devils of Darkness.
How long is Devils of Darkness? +
Devils of Darkness has a runtime of 88 minutes.
What genre is Devils of Darkness? +
Devils of Darkness is a horror film.
Where can I watch Devils of Darkness? +
You can watch Devils of Darkness on SassyFlix.
How is the talisman important to the plot? +
The talisman, originally belonging to Count Sinistre, is taken from a murder scene by Paul Baxter, sparking Sinistre’s relentless pursuit and further killings.
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