Product: The Devil's Bride [VHS] (1968)
Rating: 3.0
Christopher Lee vs. the Powers of Darkness!
First off, for the Great Unwashed Movie Fan, seeing the name "Richard Matheson" as the screenwriter usually indicates an imaginative and intelligent treatment of original source material, being a veteran of the original Twilight Zone series nd countless other works. This is a perfect example of his work, with a nicely-paced film as a result. The Great Christopher Lee plays the good guy for this effort, helping to save his friends from a local devil worship group, led by the genuinely creepy Charles Gray. Yes, ol' Splitfoot makes an appearance, along with a rogues' gallery of cronies for your money. This is no Anti-Satan Afterschool Special. It's rarely boring, with plenty of movement and an uncomplicated script. Also, some truly nice surprises (the startling kind!) for the first-time viewer to boot. You'll spend a lot of the movie wondering "How Are They EVER Gonna Get Outta This One?",but the ride is the fun of it. Christopher Lee enjoyed it too, and you can tell he relished its twists and turns. Go have fun!