Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

I gave this film a 9 out of 10, because it was exactly what I expected it to be.

The first must-see film of the year.

Saw this on a vhs in the mid 80s. Found the demon damn scary then. Revisited it recently on a blu ray. The demon looked pathetic now. Mind you, it jus the scene of the demon which hasnt aged well. If only they wud have stuck with it being more psychological n had not shown the demon, otherwise it is a very good atmospheric horror film with good performances n solid direction. The story is about an American psychologist who arrives in London to expose a supposed warlock through a scientific conference. The psychologist's colleague who was warned by the warlock not to go ahead with the conference becomes a victim of a freak accident. Niall MacGinnis portrayed the role of the warlock well. His get up n looks were funny, same like it was in Jason n the argonauts. Dana Andrews after playing the detective in Laura, played the role of a psychologist convincingly. The director did a terrific job with his Cat people. In that film he relied more on psychology rather than visual impact. If only the studio wud not have forced him to add the demon in this film.

I have watched this film many times and it just gets better.Fantastic set pieces such as the seance scene and also in the lunatic asylum.Niall MacGinnis absolutely steals the show as the sinister Dr Karswell.Ok the demon itself is a bit 'rubber bands and bits of string' (hell, it was made 60 years ago) but that absolutely does not matter as the film is pure atmosphere from start to finish.If you haven't seen it already you're in for an absolute treat!

I had not watched this film for many years until I watched it tonight on the Internet. A true horror GEM that probably gets overlooked! Dana Andrews and the rest of the mostly British cast are all great. Andrews is extremely stalwart, with a jaw that could probably knock a demon over with one thrust! I know this sounds like I'm making fun of the film or Andrews but I'm not: he was made to fit the part of the skeptical scientist and man of reason who sudden finds himself cursed and doomed to die in only 3 days at the hand of a demon.It's interesting watching his character slowly begin to realize that all his nay-saying of the "black arts" has totally been turned on its head. Lots of mood here, heightened by the decision to film in black and white and having much of the action happen at night.The special effects may seem dated to some but impressive for 1957, in a film whose major expense was probably paying Andrews to be in it.In the past few years, films like "The Conjuring" have, reputedly, brought some new "intelligent" films into the genre. I think this started with "Sinister" from a few years back.Hopefully, we'll see the end of the "Unstoppable Slasher" films that were churned out a decade or so back.I really like this film and it needs to be remade/updated! Perhaps with Anthony Hopkins as the villain, Of course, as has been seen before, a reboot doesn't necessarily mean greatness but... who knows?

See this film, seriously very good underrated movie. I have seen it many times always gives me the chills.The scene where Carswell evokes the storm is so subtle and sublime and done in broad daylight, truly terrifying.So many other great scenes, when he goes to Scottish psychic and a little girls voice comes out, genius!! Kate Bush lyrics Runes that fly away, the great Black and White imagery. The links to Crowley, the tense train journey.Oh this film as it all, enjoy and tell others a great film and puts to shame a lot of CGI films and those who have no idea how to build tension