The Seven Castles of the Devil (1901)

An oppressive droning score makes this rendering of the Faust legend quite disturbing to watch. The film itself consists of a number of impressive ‘appearing out of thin air’ effects, some lavish costumes, sets and backdrops. A climactic sword fight between a man and the Devil is a standout scene.

Released Oct. 8, 1901 11 min None+

Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Short

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