The Devil's Rain
Directed by Robert Fuest
A man tries to save his family from a Satanic cult ruled by an powerful preacher in the only film with Church of Satan founder Anton LaVey as an adviser and co-star! Back in the days of the pilgrims, Tom's (Tom Skerritt) ancestor stole an evil book from the preacher Corbis (Ernest Borgnine). But when Corbis posesses Tom's father, mother (Ida Lupino) and brother's (William Shatner) souls, it's time to head to the desert for a showdown. Though not without its camp value, THE DEVIL'S RAIN still serves up serious scares - including Borgnine's final transformation.
A man tries to save his family from a Satanic cult ruled by a powerful preacher.
Cast: Ernest Borgnine, Eddie Albert, Ida Lupino, William Shatner, Tom Skerritt, John Travolta
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really fun watch
A staple of late-night horror marathons, The Devil’s Rain is pure ’70s occult camp, featuring a cast of familiar faces—Shatner, Skerritt, and even a young Travolta—before they became household names. The story follows Tom Preston (Tom Skerritt) as he battles the sinister preacher Corbis (Ernest Borgnine), who leads a Satanic cult and has cursed Tom’s family for generations. After Corbis possesses the souls of Tom’s father, mother, and brother (Shatner), the film unfolds in a mix of eerie desert landscapes, surreal horror visuals, and a showdown drenched in supernatural chaos. While the film carries its fair share of ’70s melodrama, there’s no denying its eerie atmosphere and bizarre charm. Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan, served as both a technical adviser and co-star, lending The Devil’s Rain a unique authenticity among occult-themed films of the era. And Borgnine’s transformation in the film’s final act? Absolutely unforgettable. Is it campy? Absolutely. But that’s what makes it a beloved cult classic. If you’re looking for vintage supernatural horror with wild practical effects and over-the-top performances, this one deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Very good movie However, in the real world saten is the looser !
Hell yeah
Great just great from start to finish this is what I call amazing satanic horror done with a real purpose in terms of story and shock.