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MARK OF THE DEVIL (1970) – Episode 217 – Decades Of Horror 1970s

“She’s the one who had intercourse with the Devil on Goat’s Mountain! He took her to his den in the disguise of a little donkey and then they fornicated all night long! She’s the witch! She’s the witch!” A little donkey, eh? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Doc Rotten, Bill Mulligan, Chad Hunt, and Jeff Mohr – as they try to get their arms around another infamous film. This time it is Mark of the Devil (1970).

Decades of Horror 1970s Episode 217 – Mark of the Devil (1970)

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In 1700s Austria, a witch-hunter’s apprentice has doubts about the righteousness of witch-hunting when he witnesses the brutality, injustice, falsehood, torture, and arbitrary killing that go with the job.

Directed by: Michael Armstrong; Adrian Hoven (uncredited)

Writing Credits: Michael Armstrong (as Sergio Casstner) & Adrian Hoven (as Percy Parker) (original story and screenplay) 

Producer: Adrian Hoven

Music by: Michael Holm

Selected Cast:

Herbert Lom as Lord Cumberland

Udo Kier as Count Christian von Meruh

Olivera Katarina as Vanessa Benedikt (as Olivera Vuco)

Reggie Nalder as Albino

Herbert Fux as Jeff Wilkens – Executioner

Johannes Buzalski as Advocato

Michael Maien as Baron Daumer

Gaby Fuchs as Deidre von Bergenstein

Ingeborg Schöner as Nobleman’s Wife

Adrian Hoven as Walter – the Nobleman

Günter Clemens as Friedrich

Doris von Danwitz as Elisabeth

Dorothea Carrera as Young Lover

Percy Hoven as Christopher (uncredited)

Friedrich Schoenfelder as Narrator (uncredited)

Emile Stemmler as Monk (uncredited)

Get your barf bags ready! The Grue-Crew is reviewing the 1970 witch-hunter gore-fest Mark of the Devil (1970). The film features Herbert Lom, Udo Kier, and Reggie Nalder. While the special effects may be tame compared to modern films, their impact on early Seventies audiences is unmistakable. They’re graphic, disturbing, and often difficult to watch. Does this film still earn the reputation of requiring a barf bag to enter the theater? Perhaps not, but the film is surprisingly well made with a strong cast and, quite honestly, shouldn’t be missed by horror fans and Seventies cinema aficionados.

At the time of this writing, Mark of the Devil (1978) is available to stream from Amazon Prime and Tubi and is available on physical media as a 4K Ultra HD 3-disc Set from Vinegar Syndrome

Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1970s is part of the Decades of Horror two-week rotation with The Classic Era and the 1980s. In two weeks, the next episode, chosen by Doc, will be Vengeance of the Zombies (1973), a Paul Naschy (or if you prefer, Jacinto Molina Álvarez) flick. This one is sans Waldermar Daninsky, Naschy’s frequent role, but gives you an Indian mystic and women zombies. Yay!

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[mariocki]

Murder Without Crime (1950)

"No murderer can boast that he's committed the perfect murder if the body of his victim is discovered. Because the body itself is proof that the murder has been committed; thus the murder is immediately deemed imperfect."

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Those left behind in the city begin the fight in earnest.  Vampires, emboldened by no longer needing to hide, begin gathering humans to keep as livestock; the Order of the Dragonfly attempts a rescue mission to stop them.  Luther's pack picks up a small child and evades the torches and pitchforks of some zealous mortals.  The Last Resort becomes a hotly contested battleground as tensions inside run high.  Police chief Ron Luther and Detective Emil Hernandez are pinned down at a gas station by vampires, hoping for a miracle to escape.  And the Phoenix Court comes under attack by wizards who want the fae magic for themselves.  When the night is over, who will be left standing, and how will the city change?

Episode art by Bee. Sound editing by Kyle. Theme music by Avery Stemmler. Background music by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons 3.0.

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[mariocki]

Interpol Calling: Diamond SOS (1.8, ITC, 1959)

"I don't like being fooled."

"Especially by a woman?"

"Especially by a crook!"

[mariocki]

Interpol Calling: Dressed To Kill (1.34, ITC, 1960)

"You say this friend of yours is trained in police routine?"

"Yes, we've worked together before."

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Luther learns the troubling wherabouts of her packmate, Corgi, but isn't able to act on it.  It's too dangerous, and besides, Lucia has called together an emergency meeting, telling everyone to bring anyone they can trust.  Lesleigh comes alone after dealing with the feral wolf she captured, Branch begs Emil not to go to the ball before arriving, and Beckett brings someone special to hear Lucia's news...

Episode art by Bee.  Editing by Kyle.  Theme music by Avery Stemmler, with most other episode music coming from Incompetech.

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Lesleigh gets a surprise visit in her bunker, and addresses the uninvited guest before meeting Lena for coffee and conversation.   Branch, having gotten dressed and gotten out, meets with Emil to regroup after the botched investigation of the vampire's hideout.  After a disheartening conversation, he heads to the Nightstalker, where he is greeted with more bad news.  As Luther, Lesleigh and Branch talk about werewolves, vampires and phoenixes, Lucia discusses how she should handle Lena's vision with her human partner, Agatha, and Lena gets a visit from a strange and colorful woman...

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Preparation for the Vampire Ball kicks into high gear and the group makes their last minute preparations.  Patricia gets another visit from the Broker, who has a rather unusual and imposing request.  Branch buys some unusual equipment and gets a mission briefing from Emil, learning exactly what he's up against.  And while Lesleigh gets an emotional interview from Beckett, Lucia gathers her fae allies to make a startling plea...

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Branch, separated from Emil and aided by an invisible frat wizard, continues sneaking about the abandoned school, but finds his luck quickly running out.  Coming face-to-face with Lacey, he is forced to make a difficult choice.  Meanwhile, at the Summer Court, the rescue team finds themselves attempting to diplomatically end a conversation with the court's Judge, Sola. Lucia is pressed into divulging some of her past while Lena is overtaken by guilt.  Back in Pittsburgh, Luther and Serafine take refuge in the Nightstalker, but trouble is bound to come looking there sooner or later...

Episode art by Bee.  Editing by Kyle.  Theme music by Avery Stemmler, with most other episode music coming from Incompetech.

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