The Devil Rides Out
dir. Terence Fisher · 1968
Nicholas, a man well-versed in black magic, discovers that his friend Simon is entangled with a satanic cult preparing for a dark baptism. As Nicholas and Rex attempt to rescue Simon and his love, Tanith, they find themselves in a harrowing battle against the forces of evil. Watching this film is like being drawn into a shadowy world where friendship is tested against the backdrop of supernatural malevolence, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats.
In the countryside of England, the Duc de Richleau a.k.a Nicholas welcomes his old friend Rex Van Ryn that has flown to meet him and Simon Aron, who is the son of an old friend of them that had passed away but charged them the task of watching the youngster. Nicholas and Rex unexpectedly visit Simon that is receiving twelve mysterious friends. Sooner Nicholas, who is proficient in black magic, learns that the guests are member of a satanic cult and Simon and his friend Tanith Carlisle will be baptized by the powerful leader Mocata to serve the devil. The two friends abduct Simon and Tanith expecting to save their souls but Mocata summons the Angel of Death and the Goat of Mendes to help him in a battle between the good and the forces of evil.
