Mark of the Devil
Hexen bis aufs Blut gequält
“Positively the most horrifying film ever made”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-24
Top Cast
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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
Michael Maien
Baron Daumer
Gaby Fuchs
Deidre von Bergenstein
Adrian Hoven
Nobleman
Ingeborg Schöner
Nobleman's Wife
Percy Hoven
Blond Child
Günter Clemens
Friedrich
Doris von Danwitz
Elisabeth
Dorothea Carrera
Marlies Petersen
Bob Gerry
Friedrich Schoenfelder
Narrator
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Armstrong
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Armstrong, Adrian Hoven
- Original Score
- Michael Holm
- Original Title
- Hexen bis aufs Blut gequält
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Atlas International Film, Aquila Film Enterprises, HIFI Stereo 70
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Armstrong
Michael Armstrong, Adrian Hoven
Michael Holm
Ernst W. Kalinke
Adrian Hoven
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Armstrong
Writer
Adrian Hoven
Writer
Michael Armstrong
Director
Barbara Grupp
Costume Design
Adrian Hoven
Producer
Ernst W. Kalinke
Director of Photography
Michael Holm
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mark of the Devil
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What is Mark of the Devil about?
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.
Who directed Mark of the Devil?
Mark of the Devil was directed by Michael Armstrong.
Who stars in Mark of the Devil?
The principal cast of Mark of the Devil includes Herbert Lom, Udo Kier, Olivera Katarina, Reggie Nalder, Herbert Fux.
When was Mark of the Devil released and how long is it?
Mark of the Devil was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Mark of the Devil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mark of the Devil was composed by Michael Holm.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mark of the Devil?
Mark of the Devil holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).