The Devil Commands (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1941, The Devil Commands is a horror and science fiction film directed by Edward Dmytryk, running about 65 minutes. “When the Devil commands Karloff obeys...!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A scientist kills innocent victims in his efforts to communicate with his late wife.
Who’s in it. The Devil Commands stars Boris Karloff as Dr. Julian Blair, Richard Fiske as Dr. Richard Sayles, Amanda Duff as Anne Blair and Anne Revere as Mrs. Walters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Devil Commands has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil Commands page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil Commands tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil Commands (1941)?
- In US, The Devil Commands is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Devil Commands worth watching?
- The Devil Commands holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Devil Commands?
- The Devil Commands stars Boris Karloff, Richard Fiske, Amanda Duff, Anne Revere and Dorothy Adams.
- When was The Devil Commands released?
- The Devil Commands was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.