Devil Story
Il était une fois le Diable
After their car breaks down in the French countryside, a young couple must fend off a Nazi mutant and his gypsy mother, a mummy, and a possessed horse.
Why it matters
A gonzo blend of Euro folk horror and grindhouse gore that’s as baffling as it is unhinged.
- A no-budget fever dream from French cult director Bernard Launois that defies coherent plotting but delivers relentless shock moments.
- Nazi mutants, a mummy, and a possessed horse make for one of the wildest monster lineups in 80s horror off the beaten path.
- Perfect for fans of regional European horror’s messy charm and those who appreciate nightmare logic over narrative sense.
- Practical effects lean DIY but add to the film’s outsider-art vibe, while the rural setting bleeds unsettling atmosphere despite the chaos.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
71
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
40
Creature
36
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
14
Survival
66
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