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The House of Exorcism

  • 19751975
  • RR
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
710
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The House of Exorcism (1975)
  • Horror
  • Mystery
In this re-edit of Lisa and the Devil (1974), a troubled priest attempts to exorcise the soul of an American tourist who has been possessed by the Devil after witnessing supernatural events ... Read allIn this re-edit of Lisa and the Devil (1974), a troubled priest attempts to exorcise the soul of an American tourist who has been possessed by the Devil after witnessing supernatural events at a Spanish villa.In this re-edit of Lisa and the Devil (1974), a troubled priest attempts to exorcise the soul of an American tourist who has been possessed by the Devil after witnessing supernatural events at a Spanish villa.
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
710
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Mario Bava
    • Alfredo Leone
  • Writers
    • Alberto Cittini(screenplay)
    • Alfredo Leone(screenplay)
    • Mario Bava(original screenplay: "Lisa and the Devil")
  • Stars
    • Telly Savalas(archive footage)
    • Elke Sommer
    • Sylva Koscina(archive footage)
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Mario Bava
    • Alfredo Leone
  • Writers
    • Alberto Cittini(screenplay)
    • Alfredo Leone(screenplay)
    • Mario Bava(original screenplay: "Lisa and the Devil")
  • Stars
    • Telly Savalas(archive footage)
    • Elke Sommer
    • Sylva Koscina(archive footage)
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    • 24User reviews
    • 34Critic reviews
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    The House of Exorcism (1975)
    The House of Exorcism (1975)
    The House of Exorcism (1975)
    Telly Savalas and Elke Sommer in Lisa and the Devil (1974)
    The House of Exorcism (1975)
    Alessio Orano in The House of Exorcism (1975)
    Telly Savalas in The House of Exorcism (1975)
    Alessio Orano in The House of Exorcism (1975)
    Sylva Koscina in The House of Exorcism (1975)
    Robert Alda in The House of Exorcism (1975)
    Carmen Silva in The House of Exorcism (1975)
    Elke Sommer in The House of Exorcism (1975)

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    Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas
    • Leandroas Leandro
    • (archive footage)
    Elke Sommer
    Elke Sommer
    • Lisa Reineras Lisa Reiner…
    Sylva Koscina
    Sylva Koscina
    • Sophia Leharas Sophia Lehar
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Silva Koscina)
    Alessio Orano
    • Maxas Max
    • (archive footage)
    Gabriele Tinti
    Gabriele Tinti
    • Georgeas George
    • (archive footage)
    Kathleen Leone
    • Touristas Tourist
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Kathy Leone)
    Eduardo Fajardo
    Eduardo Fajardo
    • Francis Leharas Francis Lehar
    • (archive footage)
    Carmen Silva
    Carmen Silva
    • Annaas Anna
    Franz von Treuberg
    • Shopkeeperas Shopkeeper
    • (archive footage)
    Espartaco Santoni
    Espartaco Santoni
    • Carloas Carlo
    • (archive footage)
    Alida Valli
    Alida Valli
    • Countessas Countess
    • (archive footage)
    Robert Alda
    Robert Alda
    • Father Michaelas Father Michael
    Andrea Esterhazy
    Andrea Esterhazy
    • American Touristas American Tourist
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Mario Bava
      • Alfredo Leone
    • Writers
      • Alberto Cittini(screenplay)
      • Alfredo Leone(screenplay)
      • Mario Bava(original screenplay: "Lisa and the Devil") (uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      Though it's already listed as being connected with Woody Allen's Annie Hall, which shows The House of Exorcism as a twin-bill on a marquee, it's actually worked into a visual punchline since Woody's character, Alvy Singer, hates Los Angeles, and jovial Christmas music plays while this marquee, along with Messiah of Evil is shown, is shown, representing Alvy's feelings.
    • Quotes

      Lisa: [possessed] Don't break my balls, priest!

    • Connections
      Edited from Lisa and the Devil (1974)
    • Soundtracks
      Concerto of Aranjuez
      Composed by Joaquín Rodrigo (as Rodrigo)

      Directed by Paul Mauriat

      Philips record L 6444'504

    User reviews24

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    Top review
    5/10
    Lisa and The Devil in the House of Exorcism
    If you listen to Alfredo Leone's commentary on House of Exorcism, you'll understand, if not approve, of what Leone did to salvage his investment. His re-edit and added footage accomplished his goal. He avoided taking a huge loss on Lisa and The Devil. Business before art.

    Bava of course did not approve of his master work being mutilated and that ultimately led to a split in their business relationship. Leone states in his commentary that his respect for Bava remained. According to Leone, Bava did not care for nudity and swearing and would not stay on the set when those new scenes were shot with Elke and Carmen Silva as the naked temptress incarnation of Elke. I always found this interesting about Bava. He would film the most horrendous violence and gore in perverse scenarios (mainly directed at women like most filmmakers) but balked at cursing and exposed female flesh.

    The takeaway from this is that Lisa and The Devil was produced and exists independently and the commercial salvage job called House of Exorcism made money.
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    • Release date
      • July 9, 1976 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • West Germany
      • Spain
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Devil in the House of Exorcism
    • Filming locations
      • Madrid, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Leone International
      • Euro America Produzioni Cinematografiche
      • Roxy Film
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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