The Devil's Rock (2011) movie poster

The Devil's Rock

2011 ·1h 23m · ★ 5.6 (127)

Set in the Channel Islands on the eve of D Day, two Kiwi commandos, sent to destroy German gun emplacements to distract Hitler's forces away from Normandy, discover a Nazi occult plot to unleash demonic forces to win the war.

Why it matters

A tense wartime horror that blends WWII grit with occult dread, delivering a rare blend of historical thriller and supernatural terror.

  • Practical effects showcase old-school creature design that recalls Bottin’s work, grounded in grimy realism.
  • For fans of occult WWII horrors like *Dead Snow* and *Overlord* — nails the uneasy mix of military action and demonic menace.
  • The Channel Islands setting offers a claustrophobic, fog-drenched atmosphere that deepens the creeping sense of dread.
  • Solid performances from lesser-known leads keep the stakes grounded amid escalating supernatural chaos.

Horror DNA

Gore
71
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
0
Supernatural
60
Creature
18
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
14
Survival
100
Occult

Content Warnings

Body HorrorDehumanization

Phobia triggers

Religious Imagery

TMDB Keywords

black magicnazinew zealandsuccubus

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