THE VAULT

Mark of the Devil (1970) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.6/100

Positively the most horrifying film ever made

The Premise

In 1700s Austria, a witch-hunter's apprentice has doubts about the righteousness of witch-hunting when he witnesses the brutality, the injustice, the falsehood, the torture and the arbitrary killing that go with the job.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Exploitation, Cult Classic, Mark of the Devil taps into fundamental fears. The 6.6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of rape, torture, religious fundamentalism continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.