This special limited edition spot gloss slipcover (designed by Haunt Love) is limited to 6,000units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Nearly 300 years ago, the residents of Devonsville tortured and murdered a trio of women suspected of witchcraft. However, as they burned, the condemned women swore vengeance from beyond the grave...
The Present: Jenny Scanlon has just moved to Devonsville to take up a job as a schoolteacher. While some in the community welcome her more progressive minded approach to education, the town’s older menfolk, all descendants of those responsible for the centuries old witch-hunts, become increasingly suspicious that Jenny, along with two other liberal young women are in fact agents of Satan who have returned from hell to take revenge on behalf of the executed witches. As unexplainable events involving Jenny begin to occur, old superstitions and paranoia run amok, leading to an ever increasing threat of violence…But is the long feared curse in fact coming true?
From director Ulli Lommel (THE BOOGEYMAN) comes one of the more notorious witchcraft themed horror films of the 1980s, THE DEVONSVILLE TERROR. Starring, and co-written by Suzanna Love (OLIVIA), and featuring Robert Walker Jr. (EASY RIDER), Donald Pleasence (HALLOWEEN) and character actor Paul Willson (OFFICE SPACE), this unnerving study in superstition, with a touch of social commentary, builds to a legendary special effects meltdown of epic proportions. Long unavailable on video in the US, Vinegar Syndrome is proud to bring THE DEVONSVILLE TERROR to Blu-ray, newly restored in 2K from 35mm negative elements and packed with brand new interviews!
directed by: Ulli Lommel starring: Suzanna Love, Robert Walker Jr., Donald Pleasence, Paul Willson 1983 / 82 min / 1.85:1 / English Mono
Additional info:
Region Free Blu-ray
Newly scanned & restored in 2K from its 35mm internegative
“God is a Woman” - an interview with co-writer/actress Suzanna Love
“It’s Melting Men!” - an interview with Special effects artist Matthew W. Mungle
“The Incredible Melting Man!” - an interview with actor Paul Willson
“Not Very Nice People” - an interview with makeup artist Erica Ueland
“Mind of a Chess Player” - an interview with camera operator Jürg V. Walther
Archival interview with co-writer/director Ulli Lommel
Theatrical trailer
Behind-the-scenes still gallery
Reversible sleeve artwork
English SDH subtitles
Overall rating: 4.378882 / 5 from 322 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Devonsville Terror is a special limited edition horror film slipcover, praised for its excellent packaging, great look, and engaging practical effects. The film itself is a notable entry in the horror genre, with a strong performance by Suzanna Love and a legendary special effects meltdown. The Blu-ray release is newly restored in 2K from 35mm negative elements and includes brand new interviews.
"The transfer looks great and the special features were very thorough and insightful about all aspects of the production." — Spencer D.
"1980 supernatural horror with another amazing slipcover from Vs lots of features looks amazing sound and picture great" — Gary M.
"Great restoration, film looks excellent." — Logan G.
Reviews
Under-appreciated gem
"Excellent flick with fun, gnarly effects."
— Joshua S. (5/5)
Lommel's Slow Burn Feminist Folk Horror
"German filmmaker Ulli Lommel gets a lot of flak from cult film fans. That's in part because of the, to put it mildly, diminishing quality of his films in later years, specifically his 21st century forays into cheap serial killer biopics. The other reason is that Lommel is a bit of an odd duck even when he was at the height of his powers. His sensibilities are European (he was mentored by Fassbinder) and we was influenced by both the punk scene & its DIY ethos as well as Andy Warhol's Factory. His thematic obsessions often presage the concerns of grief/trauma horror popular today and he often takes a slow-burning approach. As such fans of straight 80s slasher focused mainly on T&A or gore may find Lommel isn't there cup of tea. I believe, however, that Lommel can be very rewarding for a certain type of film fan. Case in point with THE DEVONSVILLE TERROR. This is Lommel's take on the witch hunt folk horror genre and it certainly fits the bill of slowburn. It also deals with the aforementioned themes often dealt with in so-called "elevated horror" of today: trauma, the sins of the past, patriarchy, and the like. In many ways, DEVONSVILLE TERROR is Lommel's stab at feminist horror. And, like THE BOOGEYMAN, it features hypnotism tropes to deal with its themes, this time around with Donald Pleasence rather than John Carradine. All of which is to say that THE DEVONSVILLE TERROR is an interesting effort from Lommel that should be watched by people who enjoy oddball cinema. But hey, even if you're not into Lommel's sensibilities you also get a pretty crazy climax with a moment straight out of INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM. I find Lommel's weirdly European meets trash aesthetic and an obsession with psychology sensibility to be quite up my alley. But your mileage may very."
— Joseph M. (5/5)
Great special effects. You can't
"Great special effects. You can't go wrong with Donald Pleasence."
— William K. (5/5)
Dr Loomis MD
"I like the Pleasence includes a bit of hypnotism into his annual physical exams. Very thorough."
— Joshua G. (4/5)
Devonsville terror
"A film that is rarely seen or talked about. One of those films i saw back during the vhs day's. Really good well told story about especially women who were accused of witch craft, during the wich trials back in the 1800's. . ."
— Marc S. (4/5)
Perfect Sleep Aid
"This movie was extremely boring. Even Donald Pleasence couldn't save this story that feels like it is stuck in mud. It was just very dull. The slipcover and extra features on it are great though. I wouldn't recommend as a blind buy like I did, though."
— Nathan L. (1/5)
The Devonsville Terror
"Picked this up after watching and loving The Boogeyman and, this isn't quite as good. But still a great folk horror film if you're into the subgenre."
— Eric B. (3/5)
I love this director
"Great director"
— Guillaume V. (5/5)
The best Ulli Lommel Film
"Devonsville is a rather weird but atmospheric 80s supernatural horror flick. Good vibes and you can never go wrong with Donald Pleasence. The Horrors of director Ulli Lommel are usually too much to bear but this one makes for a decent afternoon watch. There's a pretty great doc on the making of the film on this one and the restoration looks great."
— Drake D. (5/5)
Sometimes Uli Delivers
"This one has a bit of rawness into it ! It is not a very good movie but still entertaining and has a lot of creepiness! They sure don’t makem like this no more ! Good enough picture and great extras makes this a big recommendation"
— Patrick J. (4/5)
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