The Night of the Devils
La notte dei diavoli
In this adaptation of Tolstoy's story the Wurdulak, a mentally ill patient known as Nicola flashes back to horrifying experiences that he encountered while driving through the country. Upon damaging his car, Nicola sets out for help, only to meet a mysterious family that lives in total fear of someone or something. This evil force slowly penetrates the household and thrusts each of its members into a frenzy of absolute terror!
Why it matters
A brooding fusion of Gothic dread and folk horror that unspools the cursed Wurdulak myth through languid, unsettling atmosphere and psychological torment.
- Deep dive into isolation and madness, anchored by Nicola’s fractured psyche and a family unraveling under ancient terror.
- Slow-burn pacing rewards patience with richly textured character study rarely seen in 1970s European horror.
- Practical effects and eerie, shadow-drenched cinematography evoke a timeless, haunted forest vibe.
- Best for fans of atmospheric Gothic horrors and folklore-infused dread rather than jump scares or fast scares.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
85
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
71
Supernatural
60
Creature
73
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
71
Survival
83
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