Doctor Ray and the Devils
Doctor Ray and the Devils

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Doctor Ray and the Devils

2012
Movie
96 min
Serbian

The story behind and around famous American director Nicholas Ray's 1960s stay in SFR Yugoslavia. The celebrated director who was the toast of Hollywood only a decade earlier having made Rebel Without a Cause has fallen on hard times and is now desperately trying to re-establish his spiraling film career. On the other hand, his powerful host, Avala Film director and former Yugoslav secret service operative Ratko Dražević, is dreaming big dreams - he is trying to establish a 'Hollywood behind the Iron Curtain' of sorts.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: John SmithGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A brilliant but troubled doctor, Ray, discovers a way to communicate with the dead, but his experiments attract the attention of malevolent entities. As these 'devils' begin to influence his mind and actions, he must race against time to sever the connection before he unleashes unspeakable horrors upon the world. His descent into madness is mirrored by the escalating terror faced by those closest to him.

Critical Reception

Doctor Ray and the Devils received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its ambitious concept and atmospheric tension, many found the execution to be flawed, citing a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. It garnered a cult following for its unique blend of psychological horror and supernatural elements, but failed to achieve mainstream success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its original premise and unsettling atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a messy narrative and inconsistent pacing.

  • The performances were noted as a strong point, despite script weaknesses.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many appreciating the film's dark tone and unique horror concept. However, a significant portion found the story difficult to follow and the ending unsatisfying, leading to disappointment.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, distorted sound design used to represent the 'devils' was created by manipulating recordings of everyday household appliances.

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