The Antichrist (a.k.a. The Tempter)
(Alberto De Martino; 1974)
(Anchor Bay Entertainment)
-Overview-
In Rome, a beautiful young woman is left paralyzed by the trauma of a horrific childhood accident. But when placed under hypnosis, she is seized by visions of her past life as a heretic and becomes a foul-mouthed seductress with a taste for perversion that leads to her defilement by Satan Himself.
A true classic, in my eyes. The Antichrist clearly falls into the category of Exorcist ripoffs, but still manages to deliver the goods. Everything from the green puke to a fellow taking a tumble down some nasty steps are all in here. The film does bring out a few surprises, however, such as the infamous goat orgy scene which is an exquisite piece of film that really should be experienced by all. An Exorcist ripoff at heart, but certainly one of the best. Recommended.
-Sound-
Good sound quality. Dolby Digital Mono
-Picture-
Nearly flawless. Widescreen 1.85:1 (enhanced for 16X9 TVs)
-Special Features-
- Raising Hell – Interviews with Director Alberto De Martino and Music Composer Ennio Morricone
- TV Spot
- Poster and still gallery
-Packaging-
Standard DVD keep case.
Sound: 6
Picture: 7
Packaging: 5
(Rating scale is out of 10, with 1 being the worst and 10 the best)