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Aux portes de l'enfer

Original title: Speak of the Devil
  • 1989
  • Unrated
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
3.9/10
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Jean Carol and Thomas McGowan in Aux portes de l'enfer (1989)
ComedyHorror

A phony evangelist and his nympho wife buy a house in Los Angeles with plans to turn it into "The Church of Latter Day Sin." However, the house turns out to be haunted--which doesn't stop th... Read allA phony evangelist and his nympho wife buy a house in Los Angeles with plans to turn it into "The Church of Latter Day Sin." However, the house turns out to be haunted--which doesn't stop the wife, who, unbeknownst to her husband, cuts a deal with the Devil.A phony evangelist and his nympho wife buy a house in Los Angeles with plans to turn it into "The Church of Latter Day Sin." However, the house turns out to be haunted--which doesn't stop the wife, who, unbeknownst to her husband, cuts a deal with the Devil.

  • Director
    • Raphael Nussbaum
  • Writers
    • Wally K. Berns
    • Robert Earl Craft
    • Raphael Nussbaum
  • Stars
    • Thomas McGowan
    • Jean Carol
    • Bernice Tamara Goor
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    3.9/10
    132
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Raphael Nussbaum
    • Writers
      • Wally K. Berns
      • Robert Earl Craft
      • Raphael Nussbaum
    • Stars
      • Thomas McGowan
      • Jean Carol
      • Bernice Tamara Goor
    • 9User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Thomas McGowan
    • Jonah Johnson
    • (as Robert Elarton)
    Jean Carol
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    • Isabelle Johnson
    • (as Jean Miller)
    Bernice Tamara Goor
    • Eve
    Walter Kay
    • Mort
    Shawn Patrick Greenfield
    • Bobby Wigglesworth
    Louise Sherrill
    • Mrs. Wigglesworth
    Richard Rifkin
    • Rabbi Ben Tov
    Mark Conner
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    Beverly Polcyn
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    • Director
      • Raphael Nussbaum
    • Writers
      • Wally K. Berns
      • Robert Earl Craft
      • Raphael Nussbaum
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    3Phroggy

    A comedy and a bad movie, but not a bad comedy !

    After a mishap, a phony evangelist and his wife chose a more lucrative business - opening a satanist's convent ! In fact they do so well that they get in touch with the Horned One who sends them a little demon to do their biddings. As a satire of pseudo-evangelists, this one is pretty funny. The film plays on its own cheesiness by presenting us a 100% cardboard demon ! But the movie seems to lose steam in the middle, losing all sort of coherence leading to a conventional ending. Worth a look-see if you are curious,
    Katatonia

    Classic comedy-horror!

    This film is quite simply excellent. It is not a horror film, it is a slapstick comedy/horror. An interesting and comedic plot that's somewhere in between The Exorcist and The Naked Gun. There are numerous sequences that are just plain hilarious.

    For a low-budget film, this was pulled off very well. The acting is mostly very professional and believable, especially the lead roles. The script was fine-tuned and very original. To get an idea of the style of this film, if you've seen Fred Olen Ray's "Witch Academy" , or David DeCoteau's "Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama". Speak Of The Devil is very much in that same cultish B-movie vein.

    I thought the way they portrayed "Satan" in this movie was particularly well done. It's not meant to look horrific, it looks like a cartoon with horns really, and that's a good thing!
    7parrillamia

    I enjoyed working on this film. Very funny plot.

    According to comments posted this would appear to be a very funny film.Even though I played an officer in the film I have yet to see it.During the filming we at times would break out laughing due to the funny scenes. I have attempted to purchase the video and thus keep it as a memento, however, it has been to no avail. I would love to know where this film can be located. When I read the script my first thoughts were,what? But as I continued reading I realized what the writer was trying to convey. Upon completion of said project,and subsequent comments by some of the cast, it appeared to me that the film would be well received.During the filming Mr. Nussbaum was very encouraging and helpful to those of who were first timers with respect to the film industry.
    10thefrenchbull

    One of the most unusual films ever made.

    SPEAK OF THE DEVIL is one of the most unusual films ever made. There are so many sub plots going on only the brilliant will get it. It is the only film Robert Elarton (one of the most beautiful men in the world) ever made. Do not be fooled by its simplistic nature on the surface.The concepts of good and evil are fought out in the soul of Johna Johnson(Robert Elarton). When he finally comes to terms with the reality of his humanness, he has paid a heavy price. His temptations were never enough to take him to a place where he can never recover, but they indeed change his life forever. This is a must see for detective film lovers. One of the greatest films ever made.
    2HumanoidOfFlesh

    Piece of crap.

    "The Ungodly" is one of the worst horror movies I have seen(and I've seen nearly 2000 horror movies so far).This is a slobbering,dire,stupid mess of a film directed by Raphael Nussbaum.I can't believe I wasted my money on such a diabolically bad,excrement laden piece of trash.The acting is awful,the special effects are cheesy beyond belief and there's plenty of silly humour in this one.I found here also the most idiotic depiction of Satanism ever captured on screen.There's no suspense,no gore,just huge pile of idiocy.Avoid this piece of garbage at all costs.2 out of 10(because the final appearance of Satan is hysterically funny and there's also a little bit of sex).

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      • 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
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    • Language
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      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
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