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Angel Above - and the Devil Below
While reading the "Necronomican" one night, a teenage girl accidentally summons up the Devil. When he tries to have sex with her, she rebuffs him. As punishment, he sees to it that her vagina not only has a mind of its own, but can speak too.
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Plot Summary
A group of people on a hiking trip in the English countryside find themselves lost and targeted by a sadistic killer. As they try to survive, they uncover dark secrets about the area and its inhabitants.
Critical Reception
This film is a cult classic within the British horror genre, often praised for its unsettling atmosphere and graphic violence, though sometimes criticized for its simplistic plot.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its grim and suspenseful tone.
Noted for its early use of graphic horror elements.
Often cited as an example of Peter Walker's distinctive directorial style.
Google audience: Audience reviews are generally mixed, with some appreciating its shock value and vintage horror appeal, while others find the pacing and narrative lacking.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The Hands of the Ripper' before being changed, a title that was later used for a different Hammer Film Productions movie released in 1971.
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