Night of the Devils (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1972, Night of the Devils is a horror film directed by Giorgio Ferroni, running about 91 minutes. “Creatures of the Living Dead!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this adaptation of Tolstoy's story the Wurdulak, a mentally ill patient known as Nicola flashes back to horrifying experiences that he encountered while driving through the country. Upon damaging his car, Nicola sets out for help, only to meet a mysterious family that lives in total fear of someone or something. This evil force slowly penetrates the household and thrusts each of its members into a frenzy of absolute terror!
Who’s in it. Night of the Devils stars Gianni Garko as Nicola, Agostina Belli as Sdenka, Roberto Maldera as Jovan (as Mark Roberts) and Cinzia De Carolis as Irina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Night of the Devils has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night of the Devils page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night of the Devils tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night of the Devils (1972)?
- In US, Night of the Devils is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Night of the Devils worth watching?
- Night of the Devils holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Night of the Devils?
- Night of the Devils stars Gianni Garko, Agostina Belli, Roberto Maldera, Cinzia De Carolis and Teresa Gimpera.
- When was Night of the Devils released?
- Night of the Devils was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.