
Adapted by Richard Matheson from a novel by Dennis Wheatley The Devil Rides Out admirably adopts a restrained approach to its horrific material Christopher Lee plays a French nobleman Duc De Richeleau who is worried sick over the bizarre behavior of his friend Simon (Patrick Mower) Richeleau has every reason to be concerned unless drastic measures are taken Simon will lose his soul to Satan within three days Two black masses are performed (one a bizarre Felliniesque orgy) but neither satiate the Devil&s appetite As the story races to its climax it looks as though Richeleau&s own niece (Rosalyn Landor) will have to be sacrificed