Slant Magazine concludes, "Lee’s performance pushes The Devil Rides Out from being merely one of Hammer’s better films into the territory of horror classic." Variety calls it "a suspenseful pic, with several tough highlights, and gets major effect by playing the subject dead straight and getting similar serious performances from his capable cast."
Empire Online says Lee gives "a memorable and unusual performance as the sorcerer, the hero of the film." Time Out says, "Over the years, this film's reputation has grown enormously, and its cult status must be as high as any horror movie." Rotten Tomatoes has a critics' score of 94%.
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...I hope that the devil rides out of Washington soon.
ReplyDeleteAmen, and amen!
DeleteNot really a big horror film person. Or at least not a blood and guts film person. Is this one gory? Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI remember this one as more atmosphere and occultism with little violence at all.
DeleteMy sister always enjoyed this movies, luckily she watched them whilst I was in bed ...lol 😀. Happy weekend! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeletelol Hammer Horror will grow on you ;)
DeleteSounds like a good afternoon pick
ReplyDeleteI was impressed with this one.
DeleteI actually saw this one many moons ago, I used to love horror films, but not any more! The world is scary enough! Valerie
ReplyDeleteThis one's a good one. Tastes do change. I hope things'll ease up after January, but I can't say I'm confident.
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