THE VAULT

The Devil Rides Out (1968) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 7.1/100

The beauty of woman...The demon of darkness...The unholy of union.

The Premise

The powers of good are pitted against the forces of evil as the Duc de Richelieu wrestles with the charming but deadly Satanist, Mocata, for the soul of his friend. Mocata has the knowledge and the power to summon the forces of darkness and, as the Duc de Richelieu and his friends remain within the protected pentacle, they are subjected to ever-increasing horror until thundering hooves herald the arrival of the Angel of Death.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Supernatural, Cult, British Horror, The Devil Rides Out taps into fundamental fears. The 7.1/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of based on novel or book, supernatural, satanism continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

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