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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
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Audiences are lukewarm on it.

Audience★ 6.1 from 110 ratings on TMDB
Lukewarm
CriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
No verdict

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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…

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

Runtime1h 36m — short
Watch with family?18 · Adults only
GenreHorror / Drama
LanguageGerman
Best screenStream at home

Director

Michael Armstrong

Cast

Herbert Lom
Herbert Lom
Lord Cumberland
Udo Kier
Udo Kier
Count Christian von Meruh
Olivera Katarina
Olivera Katarina
Vanessa Benedikt
Reggie Nalder
Reggie Nalder
Albino
Herbert Fux
Herbert Fux
Jeff Wilkens - Executioner
Johannes Buzalski
Johannes Buzalski
Advocato

Where to watch in Germany

Adrenalin

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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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