The Devil's Church
Originally released in 1919. The Devil's Church is a drama/horror film. directed by Hans Mierendorff. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hans Mierendorff, Agnes Straub, and Paul Rehkopf
Synopsis
In a prologue and four acts (the prologue and the first act are lost so is necessary to describe what happens with title cards) the film depicts the terrible dream of Asmus wherein the devil joins the human world disguised as a tinker. He meets Frau Ane, Asmus' wife; Ane yearns to have a baby but in vain so the devil takes advantage of Frau Ane's motherly inner desire by making a deal with her but for his own purposes. As a result, the farmer's wife comes under the devil's spell and then seduces the local priest, giving the devil to chance to build his own church to replace the old church that has burned down.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1919
107 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Lucifer-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Devil's Church about?
In a prologue and four acts (the prologue and the first act are lost so is necessary to describe what happens with title cards) the film depicts the terrible dream of Asmus wherein the devil joins ...
Who directed The Devil's Church?
The Devil's Church was directed by Hans Mierendorff.
How long is The Devil's Church?
The Devil's Church has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was The Devil's Church released?
The Devil's Church was released on January 1, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Devil's Church?
The main cast of The Devil's Church includes Hans Mierendorff, Agnes Straub, Paul Rehkopf, Helga Mjön, Fred Immler.