In 1683, three women were put to death in the rural town of Devonsville, branded as witches. Three hundred years later, the citizens of the town fear they may be falling victim to a curse when three new women move in and upset the order.
Subgenres: magic, social commentary
Director: Ulli Lommel
Starring: Suzanna Love, Robert Walker Jr.
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This is a rather slow-moving story, but it's well-acted and has a good atmosphere. In the bad column is the fact that the finale just kinda happens--there's no buildup. However, what I really liked about The Devonsville Terror was its examination of sexism. It implies, and rather well, that mysogyny based in men's sexual guilt was responsible for the deaths of the witches 300 years before--and that not much has changed. What can I say, except--they're right? (Sep 27, 1999) | ||||||
Available in a DVD two-pack with The Boogeyman.
