The Devil is a Woman

In this black comedy horror film, a group of tourists find themselves trapped in a mysterious mansion during a storm. Their host, a peculiar old woman, begins to reveal the house's sinister secrets and her own terrifying connection to them. As the night progresses, the tourists are picked off one by one in increasingly bizarre and humorous ways, highlighting the absurdity of their predicament.

The Devil is a Woman is a cult classic known for its unique blend of horror and dark comedy, though it was not widely released or critically acclaimed upon its initial debut. It has since gained a following among fans of low-budget, eccentric genre films for its campy performances and inventive, albeit sometimes crude, gore effects. Its reception is largely polarized, with some appreciating its bizarre charm and others dismissing it as amateurish.

• Praised for its inventive gore and black humor.

• Criticized for its low budget and uneven pacing.

• Considered a cult favorite for its unique, bizarre tone.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to its limited release, but those available often mention its quirky, low-budget charm and memorable death scenes, alongside criticisms of its amateurish production values.

This was one of Charles Band's earliest directorial efforts before he went on to found Empire Pictures and Full Moon Features, known for their prolific output of B-movies.