Peter Martin Urtel emerged in the early 1970s as a distinctive actor in the realm of cult cinema. He is best known for his roles in Deep End (1971), where he explores the complexities of youthful desire, and Bluebeard (1972), a film steeped in erotic intrigue. Urtel's work in Magdalena, Possessed by the Devil (1974) further cements his place in the exploitation genre, where he navigates themes of possession and moral ambiguity. His performances contribute to the rich tapestry of narratives that define the era's provocative filmmaking.
Magdalena, Possessed by the Devil
The orphaned, pure, and innocent, Magdalena Winter, has been living at a girls’ boarding school since her parents died in a horrible car accident, secluded from temptation. However, things will soon take a terrifying turn for the unexpected, when poor Magdalena suffers a violent seizure, and turns into the mean, obscene, and sexually obsessed host of an unclean demonic spirit. Now, everyone is in harm’s way, and when science and modern medicine fail, religion takes over. But, can a priest save the Devil’s female?
