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**_Shocking bits and nudity can't make up for a flat story with a tepid close_**
In London, an occult novelist (Richard Widmark) is asked to protect a man's daughter, a young nun (Nastassja Kinski), from a cult of satanists led by a towe...
To the Devil a Daughter
1976Movie95 minEnglish
An American occult novelist battles to save the soul of a young girl from a group of Satanists, led by an excommunicated priest, who plan on using her as the representative of the Devil on Earth.
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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Peter Sykes•Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Plot Summary
An American novelist travels to West Berlin to retrieve his estranged daughter, who has been living with a Satanic cult. He becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy involving a powerful occultist and dark rituals. As he tries to save his daughter from being sacrificed, he uncovers a terrifying plot to bring about the Antichrist.
Critical Reception
To the Devil a Daughter received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised its atmospheric horror and the performances of Christopher Lee and Richard Widmark, others found the plot convoluted and the scares less effective than other horror films of the era. It is often considered a product of its time, with elements of Hammer horror but a more grim and nihilistic tone.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its dark atmosphere and compelling occult themes.
- Christopher Lee's performance as the menacing cult leader is a standout.
- Criticized for a confusing narrative and pacing issues.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'To the Devil a Daughter' is varied, with some appreciating its unsettling horror elements and classic occult thriller feel, while others found its plot difficult to follow and its scares not entirely convincing.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the 1958 novel of the same name by Dennis Wheatley, known for his controversial and popular occult fiction.
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