The Devil's Rain (1975)

A bunch of Satanists in the American rural landscape have terrible powers which enable them to melt their victims. However one of the children of an earlier victim vows to destroy them.

Director:

Robert Fuest

Writers:

Gabe Essoe, James Ashton,

Stars:

Ernest Borgnine, Eddie Albert, Ida Lupino

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ernest Borgnine	...	Jonathan Corbis
Eddie Albert	...	Dr. Sam Richards
Ida Lupino	...	Mrs. Preston
William Shatner	...	Mark Preston
Keenan Wynn	...	Sheriff Owens
Tom Skerritt	...	Tom Preston
Joan Prather	...	Julie Preston
Woody Chambliss	...	John (as Woodrow Chambliss)
John Travolta	...	Danny
Claudio Brook	...	Preacher
Lisa Todd	...	Lilith
George Sawaya	...	Steve Preston
Erika Carlsson	...	Aaronessa Fyffe (as Erika Carlson)
Tony Cortez	...	First Captor
Anton LaVey	...	High Priest

Storyline

A bunch of Satanists in the American rural landscape have terrible powers which enable them to melt their victims. However one of the children of an earlier victim vows to destroy them.

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Plot Keywords:

satanist | gun | burned at the stake | extrasensory perception | satan worship | 

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Taglines:

Heaven help us all when The Devils Rain!

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Genres:

Horror

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

July 1975 (USA)

Also Known As:

Djevelens regn

Filming Locations:

Durango, Mexico

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sandy Howard Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

John Travolta's feature film debut.

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Goofs

As Julie drives away from Tom before he goes back to town, you can see shadows from off-screen crew visible.

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Quotes

Jonathan Corbis: [to Danny] You, my brethren, found the book. You may now bring down the vessel, so we may restore it to its holy place.
Dr. Sam Richards: That won't be necessary.
[the satanists and Corbis see Dr. Richards with the Devil's Rain]
Jonathan Corbis: Ah, Doctor, um...
Dr. Sam Richards: Richards.
Jonathan Corbis: Dr. Samuel Richards. Yes. I've been aware of your work through these many years, Doctor.
Dr. Sam Richards: Corbis, you want the Devil's Rain, I want Tom & Julie Preston. I do not underestimate your powers, nor do I overestimate them.
Jonathan Corbis: Thank you, Doctor. I'm grateful that you are ...
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Connections

Featured in Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Halloween (2011)

User Reviews

Satanic Fun

Lots of fun, although sometimes confusing. The book explains it better. Notable for having both the High Priest and High Priestess of the Church of Satan - Anton and Diane LaVey, in bit parts. Their inclusion gives a true Satanic presence to this movie - they wrote that humor is important to Satanists. Anton was technical advisor, and you can see many of his influences, such as the trapezoid designs and the Satanic chants. Some of the Satanic designs used are beautiful and interesting. It was filmed in Durango, Mexico. The filming has interesting stories to it, such as Anton LaVey trying to teach chants to extras who did not speak English. As was his custom, Shatner did nothing to make friends with the cast, and one suspects they symbolically enjoyed his character's treatment in the film. Anyone who likes good old sci fi and horror or camp, should love this film.