The Devil Commands

A brilliant psychiatrist, Dr. Julian Barry, becomes obsessed with proving the existence of ghosts after the death of his wife. He develops a device to communicate with the dead, which he believes will allow him to speak with her. However, his experiments lead him down a path of madness and murder, as the voices he hears and the actions he takes blur the line between reality and delusion.

While not a major critical success upon its release, 'The Devil Commands' has since gained a cult following for its atmospheric horror and Boris Karloff's compelling performance. It is often cited as one of Edgar G. Ulmer's more ambitious B-movies.

• Praised for its moody atmosphere and Karloff's performance.
• Noted for its innovative (for the time) exploration of psychological horror.
• Some critics found the plot convoluted or the pacing uneven.

Google audience: Audience reception is difficult to gauge due to the film's age and limited widespread release, but it is generally appreciated by fans of classic horror for its unique premise and Karloff's presence.

The film was shot in just 10 days on a tight budget.