Title: If they'd only gotten rid of the big rubber demon!
Review: This is one heck of a stylish, well-paced thriller. The story centers on a character loosely based on Aliester Crowley, a well-known thaumaturgist and devil-cult guru. To rebuff investigations into his legitimacy, he unleashes an ancient demonic curse as proof of his arcane powers.One is immediately struck by the startlingly effective cinematography--the pristine black and white textures, the gloom-filled night scenes, the sumptuous tones. The acting is remarkably natural for a piece from the 1950's, and the story is taught, well-crafted, and thoroughly engaging.I'm told that the studio insisted on having a "real" demon for the audience to see. What a shame. Without the rubbery, stiff-fingered demon, this film would have easily earned five stars.
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