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"Mark of the Devil" (1970) is a horror movie set in medieval Germany. The story follows Willem Grimm, a charming young man who becomes an inquisitor along with his mentor Herbert Matem. As Willem delves deeper into his role, he encounters the corruption, violence and injustice that comes with the witch-hunting and heretic-hunting processes. The situation becomes increasingly dark as Willem begins to question the morality of his actions and the methods of the Inquisition.

Under Mayhofer's directorial helm, Mark of the Devil evokes an atmosphere of fear and paranoia, visualizing the brutal methods of the Inquisition and their devastating effects on society. The film is a strong representative of the exploitation genre, possessing horror scenes, tense drama and sociocritical undertones. Every frame is filled with tension, revealing the dark sides of human nature in the atmosphere of the Inquisitorial nightmare.

Review 4K Movie

Bloody hell!!! I tell you, I'm used to seeing rough and cruel horror films but I assure you this one is really hard to watch at times! You can either take that as a recommendation or as a warning! Mark of the Devil portrays the rites of witchfinding near Austria/ Germany in the 17th century. Honorable men who're satisfying their own bloody and perverted lusts by killing young women in the name of God Himself. This film shows a lot of resemblance to the British classic starring Vincent Price The Witchfinder General only it's a lot more explicit and rawin other words: a lot more `exploitation'-like! Mark of the Devil contains multiple sequences in which girls are severely tortured, mutilated and eventually killed! It may be disgusting at times, but it's a very realistic portrayal of the absurdity and horror that actually took place once. The arrogance and naiveté of the Catholic Church is terrifically presented through the performances of Herbert Lom (Lord Cumberland) and Reggie Nalder (Albino) who still their appetite for terror by abusing God's name. Potential viewers who're interested in medieval torture-techniques will have the time of their lives while watching this film! The whip plays a leading role in this film, along with other bizarre methods such as burnings, the ripping of tongues and fingernails, stretching people and a truly horrific ritual that involves freezing cold drops of water.

The scenery and used locations are magnificent and the guiding music is absolutely brilliant. Mark of the Devil really belongs to the greatest films ever made in the category of European nasty' exploitation. The film can even count on a solid cast including a very young Udo Kier! Here, he is at the very beginning of a rich career that is still growing to be more impressive. It's a thrill to see a film featuring this living Cult-cinema legend at young and promising age. Udo Kier plays Herbert Lom's pupil, a very devoted witchfinder-to-be. devoted that is, until he falls head over heals in love with a beauty who's accused of witchery! Mark of the Devil also stars a couple of ravishing girls (you'll learn that presumed witches are a damn good-looking species) that definitely live up to the Hammer beauties around that same time. Whatever you dodon't let the bad reviews scare you off! Mark of the Devil isn't nearly as bad as they sayJust because some people can't handle a share amount of graphic violence doesn't mean the film is awful.