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Eye of the Devil, also known by its working title 13 or Thirteen, is a 1966 British mystery horror film directed by J. Lee Thompson and starring Deborah Kerr, David Niven, Donald Pleasence and Sharon Tate.
Eye of the Devil: Directed by J. Lee Thompson. With Deborah Kerr, David Niven, Donald Pleasence, Edward Mulhare. Workers employed at a French vineyard quietly follow old pagan rituals that call for the life of the marquis owner to save his crops during dry seasons.
- (3.2K)
- Horror, Mystery
- J. Lee Thompson
- 1968-03-31
The family of Marquis Philippe de Montfaucon (David Niven) has long been the major landowner in Bellenac, a wine-growing region in France. Philippe heads back to the family vineyard from his home in Paris when he learns that problems in the fields are threatening the crops.
A French winegrower (David Niven) returns to Bordeaux with his wife (Deborah Kerr) and family to face ritual sacrifice for another bad year.
- (44)
- J. Lee Thompson
- Horror
- Deborah Kerr
Overview. A French nobleman deserts his wife because of an ancient family secret. Robin Estridge. Novel, Screenplay.
Eye of the Devil (1966) is one of the most underrated and underviewed horror films. It is widely available on Apple, Criterion, Amazon, and Vudu. This classic horror film embodies the brilliance of folk horror that Ari Aster and Robert Eggers channel into their films in contemporary cinema.
Deborah Kerr and David Niven star in this supernatural thriller about a modern vintner who faces human sacrifice to save the villagers who tend his vineyards. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started.
