In the wake of the success (and massive controversy) surrounding — Ken Russell s The Devils, numerous filmmakers rushed to create their — own Inquisition horror films, most of them inspired by the true story — of satanic poss... more »ession and torture at the convent of Loudun. THE
DEMONS (Les démons) is Jess Franco s stellar entry in the
nunsploitation canon, with a degree of sadism and sexual explicitness
that overshadows its competitors.
The film begins with the torture and burning of an accused witch
who, before the flames consume her, manages to curse the principal
witchfinder and his minions. As a result, members of royalty and the
religious establishment are caused to suffer (or, some might say,
enjoy) a series of human depravities. Franco s camera lingers over
these episodes of torture, sex, and demon possession, and captures
them with a sense of tenderness that is both aesthetically pleasing
and deeply unsettling.
Previously unreleased on video in the U.S., this Redemption
edition has been mastered in HD from the original 35mm negative, and
represents the complete, uncensored version of the film.« less
Actor:Françoise Brion Director:Alain Robbe-Grillet Studio:Kino Lorber Format:Blu-ray DVD Release Date: 04/01/2014 Release Year: 2014 Run Time: 1hr 41min Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 2 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 6 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English See Also:
The Vincent Price Collection II House on Haunted Hill, The Return of the Fly, The Comedy of Terrors, The Raven, The Last Man on Earth, Tomb of Ligeia & Dr. Phibes Rises Again Director:William Castle