FeistyUpper If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

Micransix Crappy film

Sexyloutak Absolutely the worst movie.

Josephina Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

Chase_Witherspoon Well photographed but ultimately disappointing tale of an elderly hermit who sells his soul to the devil and re-emerges as a a young man (Nelson) claiming to be the hermit's nephew. Despite his apparent good Samaritan turns, a spate of bizarre fatal accidents seem to overshadow causing the local sheriff to suspect a supernatural presence is prevailing.There's some genuine unsettling atmosphere threatening to emerge, alas it's never given the opportunity to fully develop, the film apparently constrained by a limited budget. Nelson is suitably shady, his almost angelic presence hinting at a sinister undertone as he conjures a series of mishaps to lure local lass (Allison) into his realm. I also liked Spencer Carlisle as the concerned sheriff with a "hunch" and sweaty, rotund MD Edgar Buchanan on hand to serve as coroner for the burgeoning body count.Despite one effective scene in which Nelson bribes a drunk (Foulger) to witness his occult ritual then turns into a demonic steed, the meagre 70 minutes duration leaves much to the imagination and, disappointingly, little to show for the effort. Capable cast but should have been better.

JohnHowardReid Made in 1958, but not released until 1961 (and then in a cut version), The Devil's Partner turns out to be an interesting variation on Faust, despite a number of script and story inconsistencies (and welcome plot twists from the rather bland pressbook synopsis). Helped by sympathetic acting and moody photography, director Rondeau grippingly creates a suspensefully eerie, small-town atmosphere which fully engages the attention while the film is actually unwinding. Ed Nelson does a commendable job in his dual role and is well supported all the way down the line, especially from Byron Foulger in a most unusual part as the local wino. The film also provides a rare opportunity to see the fine television player Jean Allison in a big-screen movie. Much of the film was obviously shot on actual locations. The heat-struck town of "Furnace Flats", New Mexico, seems vividly real. Photographer Edward Cronjager lends the visuals an attractive shine and, aside from one or two lapses, the make-up and special effects are generally convincing. And by the humble standards of the independent "B", production values are fairly impressive.

moycon Enough has been said regarding the summary of this flick. Sure, the plot doesn't make a whole lot of sense. I'd even go so far as to say the the makers may have switched stories 20 minutes into filming this movie. The deal with the guy coming back and not seeming to know anyone in the town he's lived in all his life just makes me think there was another version of the story at one time... Maybe not though. Maybe the plot just wasn't thought out enough. But what the movie does have is atmosphere. From the opening shot of a sinister shadow on a decrepit shacks wall with a scared goat bleating in the background , to a faithful pet going berserk and attacking it's master this movie is creepy. All you folks who like these old spook flicks know...That's the important thing. The Alpha Video version is very cheap but is in pretty bad shape especially at the beginning of reels. Sinister Cinema has a better copy but you'll pay more for it. I'd say at the very least get the Alpha Video version. You can't go wrong spending $6.00 and getting a quality spook.

garland-schaefers This is a very interesting movie. Never mind the fact that its populated by TV and movie personalities from the 60's (including Uncle Charlie from Pettycoat Junction!). There are some serious holes in the plot, I'll grant you. And the quality of the DVD is even worse than usual (it looks like they just digitized the film without even dusting it off). However, the acting here was sincere, and the plot (what little you can work out) is at least not tired. I actually enjoyed it more than I expected to.