Mark of the Devil (1970)
German · Horror / Drama · 96 min · 18
★ 6.1 Few ratings 110 ratings
Released 19 Feb 1970
Page updated 8 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Audiences are lukewarm on it.
Audience★ 6.1 from 110 ratings on TMDB
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Mark of the Devil is streaming in Germany on Adrenalin.
What the audience says
Mark of the Devil neither embarrasses itself nor gives you much reason to recommend it. It's sitting at 6.1/10 on TMDB across 110 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack.
Should you spend 96 minutes on it?
96 minutes of German horror with drama threaded through, adults only. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
Don't watch this if…
- kids are in the room. This one is rated 18
- you're after a gentle scare. It's rated 18
- Why
- 6.1/10 across 110 ratings — a middling reception, so this one depends on whether the premise appeals to you.
- Skip if
- dread and jump scares aren't what you want tonight
- Best for
- A late night with the lights off
Story
In 1700s Austria, a witch-hunter's apprentice has doubts about the righteousness of witch-hunting when he witnesses the brutality, the injustice, the falsehood, the torture and the arbitrary killing that go with the job.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 36m — short |
| Watch with family? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Horror / Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Michael Armstrong
Cast

Herbert Lom
Lord Cumberland

Udo Kier
Count Christian von Meruh

Olivera Katarina
Vanessa Benedikt

Reggie Nalder
Albino

Herbert Fux
Jeff Wilkens - Executioner

Johannes Buzalski
Advocato
Where to watch in Germany
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Frequently asked
Is Mark of the Devil worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Skip — Audiences are lukewarm on it. It rates 6.1/10 on audience ratings. 96 minutes of German horror with drama threaded through, adults only. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
Where can I watch Mark of the Devil?
You can stream Mark of the Devil in Germany on Adrenalin.
When is Mark of the Devil coming to streaming?
Mark of the Devil is already streaming in Germany on Adrenalin.
Is Mark of the Devil family friendly?
Mark of the Devil is rated 18 — aimed at adult audiences.
What language is Mark of the Devil in?
Mark of the Devil is a German film (Horror / Drama).
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